Posted: 12/27/2006 11:41:01 AM EDT
| Welp, Scheels didn't have any entry level kits near my price range so I just bought a bunch of ammo. I figure that I'll have extra brass once done with that. I'll just order what I need later on or scrounge it up at a couple of gun shows. Any sort of input on good parts that won't break the bank would be appreciated! |
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It also makes a difference how seriously I want to take it. I don't mind spending $130 on a basic setup and then replacing parts as I outgrow them if I do get more into it. my main goal is to save money on ammo. I'm not worried about having match grade quality right now. |
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I understand that a higher priced/better press will save me time but I am fine with sitting down for an hour to crank out 100 rounds. I have other hobbies that require my funding and bills to pay off. I can't afford to drop $300 on just the press. if only it didn't cost so much to work on the mustang! 
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Get a Lee 3 hole turret or loadmaster. Wont break the bank and they can crank em out. I have the 3 hole that I have been loading on for 10+ years and I can easily do 200+ rds an hour. With dillon you have to buy conversion kits plus the dies if you want to load another caliber. With Lee you just buy the dies. I haven't bought into the whole Dillon "kool aid" posse yet. It would cost me too much considering I am loading for nine calibers. Plus, it feels good to be different.  Just watch the EE and other places and piece it together. You can get going pretty cheap. |
That's kinda what I was thinking about getting |
Well, if I ever do jump on the blue bus I will get a 650 most likely. I would love a 1050 other than that whole no lifetime guarantee thing. |
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ha, I forgot that I overpaid my sears CC so I used that to order the Lee turret, .223 dies, and tumbler from cabellas. :) I built a reloading bench yesterday out of extra lumber that I had in the garage. I'll have to pick up a book or 2 when I get the rest of the supplies! |
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I think you did good. I started with a single stage,stepped up to the turret,then got a Dillon.Sometimes I use the turret when I am just in the mood to relax and load rounds. I have an extra Lyman reloading guide if you want it (I think it's #47-I'll double check when I get home tonight).IM me your address and I'll send it to you. |