I did this for some time, before acquiring a Lee Classic Cast Turret press.
Two single-stage presses set up this way, with the powder measure in between, actually work quite well; assuming one has the room.
Two single-stage presses set up this way, with the powder measure in between, actually work quite well; assuming one has the room.
I think you need a Hornady Auto Charge for your powder measure. Totally unrelated, but I have a new in box Hornady Auto Charge that could be rehomed.......
When I got into rifle reloading, I bought a used RCBS Rock Chucker press for sizing brass, RCBS hand primer tool, RCBS digital scale, a couple Lee hand presses, and a set of Lee powder dippers, and if I was starting over, I wouldn’t change anything.
Start with a Dillon 550. It’s what you will end up with anyway. Buy once, cry once!
I love these types of questions. 20 people will give you 20 different answers on what you "need". It's a rabbit hole man and it goes on for as long as you follow it. Keep it simple. There's a lot of great info out there too so be sure to read or watch some of it.
I you REALLY want to keep it simple...go look at a "Classic Lee Loader". That is what I started with. My reloading gear grew from a tiny plastic box and mallet to an entire room of equipment. Yet, I can still take that Lee Loader and make the same quality (almost) ammo that I can on my Dillon XL650 (don't tell my wife).
https://leeprecision.com/classic-lee-loaders
https://leeprecision.com/classic-lee-loaders
Same. My first press was the RCBS Special that outdated a lot of members here, but it sits next to the Hornady LnL progressive and gets used.
Not anything to add.
I was taught to reload in 1975.
Bought a RCBS Rock Chucker kit in 1978.
Still using the same press.
I bought a Lee turret press in 2018. Got into CAS and thought I needed more speed.
Bought a Dillon 550 in 2019. A used press and too good a deal to pass on.
95% of my loading is done on the RCBS.
The only real upgrades I have made,
Bought a RCBS hand primer in 1983. 99.5% of priming is done with hand primer. Bought a 2nd RCBS hand prime in 2020, to have 1 set up small primer and 2nd as large primer, time saver.
Bought a Hornady digital scale in 2016.
Bought a RCBS Chargemaster in 2021.
Loading rifle cartridges, I do like the auto powder loading.
I don't think manufacturer makes a big difference. They are all quality. Search pawn shops, garage sales, estate sales and buy previously owned.
I was taught to reload in 1975.
Bought a RCBS Rock Chucker kit in 1978.
Still using the same press.
I bought a Lee turret press in 2018. Got into CAS and thought I needed more speed.
Bought a Dillon 550 in 2019. A used press and too good a deal to pass on.
95% of my loading is done on the RCBS.
The only real upgrades I have made,
Bought a RCBS hand primer in 1983. 99.5% of priming is done with hand primer. Bought a 2nd RCBS hand prime in 2020, to have 1 set up small primer and 2nd as large primer, time saver.
Bought a Hornady digital scale in 2016.
Bought a RCBS Chargemaster in 2021.
Loading rifle cartridges, I do like the auto powder loading.
I don't think manufacturer makes a big difference. They are all quality. Search pawn shops, garage sales, estate sales and buy previously owned.
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