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Posted: 3/6/2012 7:03:17 PM EDT
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Ok in genral about how much
Will starting up cost me I have alot of brass saved Just run of the mill set up nothing fancy |
Read all the FAQ's and stickies above. 
Sounds like you may want a basic single stage O frame type press kit. Good equipment but slower than the dillons and the hornady autoindexing types. Not sure if you're talking a few rifle rounds, a bunch of AR rounds or hundreds and hundreds of pistol rounds. Calibers, time available etc. Your answers affect what's appropriate for you or you may even find that you don't want to spend the time or the money once you know what it all entails. don't laugh, I've seen guys buy presses and never open the box and sell it off once they read the instructions or comprehend the risks. anyways read the stickies and then check out the kits available from the various vendors for the latest pricing. I'm guessing you'll end up over $200 or $300 for the basics unless you're a good knowledgeable bargain hunter sniping the EE and E bay. Another good suggestion is to find a friend, coworker, fellow club member that already reloads and let him show you the basics before you invest in equipment. |
| I started reloading a little over a year ago, and I went with the lee loadmaster. I've used it for pistol, rifle, and it's worked out great for me, at a reasonable price tag for a 5 turret progressive press. I got it mainly for .308, but I've also stamped out a lot of 9mm. I have been considering just picking up a single stage press for the .308 though, as I don't load those progressively. |
Also, don't underestimate the cost of all the things that come along with the press. Dies, powder scale, neck brush, chamfer/deburring tool, primer pocket cleaner, shell holder, case trimmer, brass tumbler, etc. Those things add up quick, but I'm a fan of buy once cry once. 
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I didnt see that up there will go back and look Mostly rifle 308. maybe 5.56 down the road There are those that will say progressive all the way, but for 308 precision I would personally start with a single stage. Lee is cheap, but in my opinion you get what you pay for. I started with a single stage Hornady kit, which might not be a bad idea because it comes with most of the things you will need. I load my match 223 on my single stage right now, but will eventually move on to a progressive. |
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I think i wanna go progressive at the moment
Because most shooting will not be precision with these loads I still havent seen prices just lists of stuff on the sticky posts Would 500 get me started? 700? 1000? what should i expect to spend.. i know there will be other expense that will come with everything bought Just lookingg at what amount will be needed to put aside |
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if you are going to go progressive with dilon or hornady you can expect to spend about 1000 to get them set up with case feeder and all the
accessories. the hornady will be a little less than the dilon xl650. here is a quick list from cabelas you would still need dies, shell plate and quick change bushings Hornady® Lock-N-Load Auto Progressive PressItem : IK - 215841Availability:In StockQty: Sale: $414.99 each Hornady® Automatic Case FeederItem : IK - 214965Availability:In StockQty: Sale: $309.99 each Cabela's XT 1500 Digital ScaleItem : IK - 216238Availability:In StockQty: $82.99 each Cabela's Rotary Media SeparatorItem : IK - 214213Availability:In StockQty: Sale: $29.99 each Cabela's Model 400 Case TumblerItem : IK - 212867 $52.99 each Lyman Deburring ToolItem $17.99 each \Cabela's Bullet PullerItem : IK - 214931Availability:In StockQty: Sale: $18.99 each Cabela's Electronic CaliperItem :: Sale: $21.99 each Forster Original Case Trimmer KitItem Sale: $84.99 each Hornady® Lock-N-Load Headspace GaugeItem $40.99 each total $1075 |
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if you are going to go progressive with dilon or hornady you can expect to spend about 1000 to get them set up with case feeder and all the accessories. the hornady will be a little less than the dilon xl650. here is a quick list from cabelas you would still need dies, shell plate and quick change bushings Hornady® Lock-N-Load Auto Progressive PressItem : IK - 215841Availability:In StockQty: Sale: $414.99 each Hornady® Automatic Case FeederItem : IK - 214965Availability:In StockQty: Sale: $309.99 each Cabela's XT 1500 Digital ScaleItem : IK - 216238Availability:In StockQty: $82.99 each Cabela's Rotary Media SeparatorItem : IK - 214213Availability:In StockQty: Sale: $29.99 each Cabela's Model 400 Case TumblerItem : IK - 212867 $52.99 each Lyman Deburring ToolItem $17.99 each \Cabela's Bullet PullerItem : IK - 214931Availability:In StockQty: Sale: $18.99 each Cabela's Electronic CaliperItem :: Sale: $21.99 each Forster Original Case Trimmer KitItem Sale: $84.99 each Hornady® Lock-N-Load Headspace GaugeItem $40.99 each total $1075 Thank you that is above and beyond what i wanted... So i will look at the 1200$ mark to start |
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Define run of the mill.
One persons run of the mill might be unacceptable to the next guy. My first set up was less than $600.00 and didn't fit me well. Next setup was less than $200.00 and fit me well for a year. After that came additions. Started on Lee Loadmaster. It was a disaster. Next was Lee hand press. Worked great. Then bought a four hole Lee turret press, still use to this day. There's been lot of presses since ranging in price from $75.00 to over $700.00. Then more dies for additional calibers. Calipers, trimmers, concentricity tools, case lube, prep tools, bits and adaptors. There's brass cleaning equipment, solutions, polish, tumblers, sonic cleaners. There's benches, mounts, stands, shelves, tables. Don't forget something to sit on, stool or chair ? What to store ammunition in ? Boxes, cans or sacks ? Then components like powder, primers and bullets. Which brings you to how and why. Like instructional books and load manuals. There's all sorts of stuff to a run of the mill setup and run of the mill pretty much boils down to one thing. Money. It's best to start in tacked and gateway threads. Then sit down and figure what you have to spend. Then make a list of everything you need minus press. Things you need are brass cleaning and prep items. Tools such as reloading dies, calipers, load blocks and powder scale. Fill out your list based on your educated needs list. Total the list. What's left, determines your choice for press. Minimum figure, $350.00. Maximum figure, $3000.00 $1,000.00 would get most off to a real good start |
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