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Pistol Reloading
Right now I only reload for my 2 Coopers, .204, .223
Do I need a progressive to do pistol ammo, or can I do just as well with the old Rock Chucker?
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I tell people that reload you can reload either way..... I use a Progressive Press, but I have been reloading for well over 20 years........
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You do not need a progressive press. You could pick up a new or used three die set (I see a set of RCBS 45 acp on Gunbroker for $16) to use in your old Rock Chucker to see if it suits your needs. If you think you may later get a progressive, pick up a nice set of carbide dies that can also be used in your progressive.
I have been using a Dillon 550b for 20 years and find it handy for semi-auto ammunition where I can load up a bunch for a fun day at the range; a person can really crank out rounds pretty quickly. Good luck, Dennis
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I load on an old rock chucker. Have been for around 5 years.
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I still load everything on a Rock Chucker II.
I'm thinking about getting a progressive primarily for .45, 308 and 30-06, but the single stage has served me just fine for over a decade.
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WTF,O!
I just graduated up to a Rock Chucker... I have to load em like I shoot em, one at a time.
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