What kind of reloader do you use?

[ColMike]

Lee classic turret, and removed the autoindex feature. I used a uniflo and 505 for powder dispensing, but recently ordered the pact combo. I like the turret quick change feature on this press. Lee sometimes gets a bad rap, but I have had no problems.

I have really ramped up my shooting lately and am considering a dillon. I am about to move into a 12x12 building for loading. i will have to configure my setup again..from a workmate to a room. Woohoo

[DaFadda]

+1 to Col. Mike above. For all the same reasons. I also use the Lee Classic turret for handgun rounds. I also load in batch mode. I do not use the primer loading function. I prefer to sit at the kitchen counter, talk to the Mrs.... and hand press primers using the RCBS hand primer thang.

FIRST PRESS? RCBS single stage Rockchucker. Still use it for .223 and other rifle rounds.

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[Riverpigusmc]

I'm using what all my friends donated to me

[JimF4M1s]

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[douglas_knott]

Still use my same ol rock chucker single stage. And mec Jr 600's for my 12&410

[wxl]

Used a Lee turret for years (~20 yrs). Also use a Lee Hand Press (still do) for every caliber I load. Bought a Redding T7 turret as my main press, basically single load. Rarely use my Dillon 550 and only if I feel like mass loading 45acp, 10mm, 380 or 9mm. Most of time if I only load 50 or so, I still use the T7 for 45 acp, 9mm, 10mm or 380. Measure powder using RCBS combo unit. 454 Casull, 45 long colt, 38-40 and 44-40 on the T7.

All rifle (22 Hornet, 223, 7-08, 7mm, 284 Win, 308, 300WinMag, 300 WSM, 375H&H, 416 Rigby, 6.8 SPC, 270 Win) are on the T7.

I am not a volume shooter so I do not mind the time. I use the T7 in single stage, size all brass, then seat all the rounds. Prime using 3 RCBS hand loaders.

Might consider the 550 some day for 223 or 6.8 SPC as I do have 3 AR15 uppers in 6.8SPC and a 700 bolt action in 6.8. Have 2 223 uppers and may change one of those to a better barrel. Just like the assurance of measuring each load for most accurate rounds tho. Not a volume plinker with my AR15s, mostly load developement on the range for hunting use.

[Dave Waits]

Ell, how many squibs would you have had with a progressive since you were just starting out and knew nothing about reloading?

My problem is that I really enjoy reloading, it's very satisfying to me to make 100 rounds that I know will have a Standard Deviation of maybe 6 if I get sloppy. Can't make 100 rounds on a progressive with less than double-digit SDs. Plus, it's kinda a Zen thing with me, I really feel relaxed after a few hours making ammo.

What do I use? Same thing I've always used, a Rock Chucker, RCBS dies, and a Pact Electronic Powder dispenser Combo( Well, I did use a RCBS 505 until I bought the Pact). I also have a RCBS powder-trickler but, since getting the Pact, I rarely need it. Slow? I can do 200 rounds in three hours when I want to. Same weight, same crimp and within +or- .001" OAL.

I load five different calibers, all on the same equipment; 38/357, 44Spl/44Mag, 45ACP, 45Colt, 30-06. The only time I reload is during the late fall, winter, early Spring or, if it's raining to hard to shoot. Usually, by the middle of March(When Chuck and I start shooting) I have three or four thousand rounds of just 45ACP loaded and ready to go.

I don't need or want a fancy, high-volume Progressive Reloader. Why be in such a rush? Isn't life rushed enough as it is? Besides, 98% of shooters don't shoot enough to justify one anyway.