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Also dont forget the trimmer for the rifle brass. Lee and lyman make some trimmers that arent too expensive.
I went with Hornady presses and have no regrets. First a single stage until i got bored and decided I loved reloading. Then I upgraded to a progressive last year.
Get into a RockChucker Supreme or Summit Press for single-stage, especially if you're just starting out. The Piggybacks have all been discontinued for a number of years so don't count on that option. You could always go with an RCBS Turret Press, it's not a true progressive press but it's fast because you can buy multiple die plates and leave them each set up for each caliber you load.
If you want to do high-volume, get your hands on a ProChucker 5 or 7 station progressive press. They're awesome when they're set up right.
you said:
"Not looking for fancy, I love tools and don't mind setting up. Also, will be doing small runs, mostly for the .280, since ammo is hard to find."
So I'm going to suggest a Lee Classic Turret, and expect to get razed for it
https://fsreloading.com/lee-precision-classic-turret-press-90064.html
The index can be disconnected for single stage operation, while you are learning, and it's inexpensive.
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Nice, thanks for the replies. Looks like a RCBS or Lee will do. My biggest concern is quality of build. I hate breaking tools, especially when it isn't my fault. It seems RCBS might be the better choice there. Thanks for the advice guys. I think reloading might become my favorite new hobby!
Hmm, I'll have to check my Lee Classic Cast to see what's aluminum on it. As I understood, it's all cast iron and steel, and appears so to me. The Lee Challenger is a whole 'nuther story....Only TRUE all cast iron presses put there are the Dillon and the RCBS.
Hmm, I'll have to check my Lee Classic Cast to see what's aluminum on it. As I understood, it's all cast iron and steel, and appears so to me. The Lee Challenger is a whole 'nuther story....
you said:
"Not looking for fancy, I love tools and don't mind setting up. Also, will be doing small runs, mostly for the .280, since ammo is hard to find."
So I'm going to suggest a Lee Classic Turret, and expect to get razed for it
https://fsreloading.com/lee-precision-classic-turret-press-90064.html
The index can be disconnected for single stage operation, while you are learning, and it's inexpensive.
Here's a vid