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I got into handloading a year ago just for hunting and enjoy it. All you need for hunting is a single stage press, I got the RCBS Rebel and its been a workhorse. I hear the RCBS Rockchucker is a classic workhorse too......Hello- I am looking at starting reloading hunting rifles. Anybody know of a starting reloading set/press for sale and maybe some supplies? I am reloading 6.5 creedmoor, 300 win mag, and 30-06. Thanks
Wow, they sure know how to entice sales, including 1,000 primers like that. With what most places are wanting for primers, that's almost like getting the reloading gear for free!They sell intro kits that should come with everything you need to get started, though IMO dont get a digital scale get an old fashioned analog beam scale.
RCBS Rebel Master Single Stage Press Kit Free Remington #6-1/2 Small
This Press Kit and Primer combo is perfect for the beginning reloader! For a Limited Time only, we are including 1,000 small rifle primers for FREE!...www.midwayusa.com
I noticed that too, when I got started I didnt have that and it took me like 6 months to find primers from a private party sale meeting up in a parking lot....Wow, they sure know how to entice sales, including 1,000 primers like that. With what most places are wanting for primers, that's almost like getting the reloading gear for free!
I would say to buy something mid tier to start, rather than budget as the cost is fairly substantial regardless of quality but the experience is much more enjoyable with higher quality tools. RCBS is a wonderful and available brand to hang your hat on
Thank you- those are the ones others have recommended too. Appreciate the helpI'd get a quality single stage like :
Rockchucker Supreme
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Redding Big Boss II
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Hornady Classic
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Thanks- I appreciate the help.This is sound advice.
Some things I found useful are
get a press you can prime with, upgrade the powder measure with a micrometer and use a good trickler with your scale.
My basic setup I still use today for small batch hunting and match ammo is,
RCBS Rock Chucker (older model that takes primer tubes)
RCBS powder measure with micrometer
Lyman trickler
RCBS 505 scale
RCBS lube pad and lube
With these items you can load anything with the right cartridge dies.
RCBS seems to be the most common press people prefer. Glad to not waste time or money on inferior quality. Thank youI would say to buy something mid tier to start, rather than budget as the cost is fairly substantial regardless of quality but the experience is much more enjoyable with higher quality tools. RCBS is a wonderful and available brand to hang your hat on
You have a great point- I'm noticing not all products are in stock. Thank youI would say before buying the press get some primers and desired powder. Presses are all over the place. Get the hard to find first.
RCBS is pretty solid- from what you and others have recommended. Appreciate the helpI would say to buy something mid tier to start, rather than budget as the cost is fairly substantial regardless of quality but the experience is much more enjoyable with higher quality tools. RCBS is a wonderful and available brand to hang your hat on
Thanks DR, I appreciate it. I've been told the RCBS single stage is great for beginners. Lee is a close second from what I've heard.I usually tell people new to reloading to get in at their lowest cost. Quite a few try it and its not for them.
I on the other hand enjoy reloading almost as much as shooting!
About the least expensive deal in reloading kits are the LEE Anniversary kits. They have most everything you need to get started. But most all reloading company's offer a kit aimed at beginners.
If you stay with this you will add other tools to help you specialize your reloading.
After a house fire in 1990, I had to start over. I bought a single stage kit from Lee. I still use most of those tools today.
The press has loaded thousands of rounds and today still is a dedicated primer decaping station. It also does service when I'm resizing cast lead bullets. What it doesn't do well is swage or resize brass cases Or neck them down into a smaller cal. For that I use a RCBS Rock Chucker. It has a long throw that makes easy work of swaging projects. But its long throw and mechanical advantage mean that for light jobs like popping out primers I would have to move the handle about twice as far. In a long sitting that makes a difference in the wear on your arm. [ RCBS does have an alloy framed press that does the lighter jobs too]
So pick your poison, But know any of them will do the reloading job you want now. And you will add more tools later. Good Luck, And Enjoy . DR
I don't think there is any equipment out there that will not give you years of reliable and precise service. I'm not fond of how some of the Lee presses are made, but a lot of folks swear by them.Thanks DR, I appreciate it. I've been told the RCBS single stage is great for beginners. Lee is a close second from what I've heard.
What makes them good for beginners is they are single stage.[ both of them] That has you focused on one task at a time. Take a good look at the kits to see that you also get all the small tools you need. Make sure it has a primer tool and a case length trimmer.Thanks DR, I appreciate it. I've been told the RCBS single stage is great for beginners. Lee is a close second from what I've heard.