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I want to reload a hunting round for my 25-06.
After that I might play around with loading another caliber just because I can but my only need is for my 25-06.
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I want to reload a hunting round for my 25-06.
This is where a reloading manual will come in. Don't worry about the primers. I'll take care of you on that.Lots of recommendations for that rockchucker. I did like the idea of the full kit to get me going and the turret idea makes sense to me... but its tempting to cancel my backorder at Brownells and go for the simplicity of a single stage.
I ordered a Lee reloading book weeks ago but it got delayed in shipping for some covid reason or another so Im literally shopping blind if were talking components like presses and dies. My understanding is the turret is the same as a single stage except I can leave the dies set up in each turret spot and not have to reset the dies for each operation? Seems like the turret is the logical upgrade to the single stage, how difficult or timely is it to set up each die set to run step operations?
Side note about the mention of primers as Im aware those are like unicorns right now, Id like to jump on any in the rare event I find them, what is the primer I need to reload 25-06?
I had the same thought and that is one of the reasons I chose a turret. You also can preform multiple steps on the case being worked on by rotating the turret and not have to reach and replace the case for every step. I leave my dies in my turret once they have been set and have seven openings on the turret head. I have an extra turret head with more dies in that one and the turret heads can be quickly swapped. However, you can get very fast at making these same adjustments on a single stage and many people prefer it...My understanding is the turret is the same as a single stage except I can leave the dies set up in each turret spot and not have to reset the dies for each operation? Seems like the turret is the logical upgrade to the single stage, how difficult or timely is it to set up each die set to run step operations?
Ive looked but have no way of knowing, RCBS doesnt state opening size on their rockchucker press. Ive always assumed that any brands press would accept standard hunting rounds or nobody would recommend them.One other important aspect sometimes overlooked is the ram opening. Especially when buying older used ones, some do not accept the longer calibers very well since the opening may be on the short side. Be sure the press you buy will comfortably allow the insertion of the longest brass / bullet combination caliber you intend to use.
Ive always assumed that any brands press would accept standard hunting rounds or nobody would recommend them.
That's an "O" type single stage press.So I found an RCBS Rebel press on sale....
Lots of recommendations for that rockchucker. I did like the idea of the full kit to get me going and the turret idea makes sense to me... but its tempting to cancel my backorder at Brownells and go for the simplicity of a single stage.
I ordered a Lee reloading book weeks ago but it got delayed in shipping for some covid reason or another so Im literally shopping blind if were talking components like presses and dies. My understanding is the turret is the same as a single stage except I can leave the dies set up in each turret spot and not have to reset the dies for each operation? Seems like the turret is the logical upgrade to the single stage, how difficult or timely is it to set up each die set to run step operations?
Side note about the mention of primers as Im aware those are like unicorns right now, Id like to jump on any in the rare event I find them, what is the primer I need to reload 25-06?
Lots of recommendations for that rockchucker. I did like the idea of the full kit to get me going and the turret idea makes sense to me... but its tempting to cancel my backorder at Brownells and go for the simplicity of a single stage.
I ordered a Lee reloading book weeks ago but it got delayed in shipping for some covid reason or another so Im literally shopping blind if were talking components like presses and dies. My understanding is the turret is the same as a single stage except I can leave the dies set up in each turret spot and not have to reset the dies for each operation? Seems like the turret is the logical upgrade to the single stage, how difficult or timely is it to set up each die set to run step operations?
Side note about the mention of primers as Im aware those are like unicorns right now, Id like to jump on any in the rare event I find them, what is the primer I need to reload 25-06?
This.Speaking about your possible turret press purchase. Well, say it this way.....even if you go to a progressive at a later date. Well, for me....
I've found that there is/was always a job for the old single stage RockChucker.
Aloha, Mark
I've been thinking of switching to this from my rock chuck simply because of the primer chute and grease gun fittings.So I found an RCBS Rebel press on sale....
Im actually tempted to get that since Im taller. Not certain yet what my workbench needs... but bookmarked that.Might want to check this guy out while your clicky clicky!
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