Reloading Press

[Deer_Hunter]

So want to get into reloading

I shoot the following:
Hunting
- 7mmRemMag
- 243 Win
- 270 win
- .30-.06
Target
- .223/5.56 NATO
- 9mm Lugar
-.40 SW

I shoot for hunting and target shooting -- would never load anything larger than 338 Lapua (which I do not even own presently)

Probably will not begin to develop my own hunting loads until I gain more experience loading for taget

I bought the Hornady Lock and Load classic kit as it was on sale at WS

After buying I am wondering if I should return an get their new Iron Press and then just buy the extra components separably as the iron press does not come as a kit except by special order -- this would add several hunred to the start up price

So I guess my question is - is the iron press better than the classic lock and load?

[sns2]

Relax. That press is up to anything you are gonna feed it.

But to be honest, I feel you are better off with this kit for the press and manual scale which I think you will be happier with than the digital that comes with the Hornady kit.

http://www.wholesalesports.com/store...ng-Kit/p/30283

Prophet River has it even cheaper. They will have it to your door in a day.

http://store.prophetriver.com/rcbs-r...age-press-kit/

[J0HN_R1]

To answer your question, yes but not in your situation...

From the looks/sounds of it, if you're reloading for 3-gun type "target" shooting then you may want to look into a Dillion or other turret-style presses.

The Dillon can be setup up to run automatically, it's pretty slick for high-volume home reloading.

Even girls can do it !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oPVfUea70s

[gtr]

Originally Posted by Deer_Hunter

So want to get into reloading

I shoot the following:
Hunting
- 7mmRemMag
- 243 Win
- 270 win
- .30-.06
Target
- .223/5.56 NATO
- 9mm Lugar
-.40 SW

I shoot for hunting and target shooting -- would never load anything larger than 338 Lapua (which I do not even own presently)

Probably will not begin to develop my own hunting loads until I gain more experience loading for taget

I bought the Hornady Lock and Load classic kit as it was on sale at WS

After buying I am wondering if I should return an get their new Iron Press and then just buy the extra components separably as the iron press does not come as a kit except by special order -- this would add several hunred to the start up price

So I guess my question is - is the iron press better than the classic lock and load?

Your question is often asked, in one form or another. From my experience when purchasing reloading components, I have found it best to buy individual pieces of the puzzle. Do your home work on the best press and all components you will need to reload. I don't think you will find them in a kit. Good luck with your choices.

[qwert]

Originally Posted by gtr

Your question is often asked, in one form or another.

LOTS of information and discussion available with an AO search.
Few knowledgeable regulars respond to these repetitive requests,
but may reply to a question posted to a previous thread, as searching and reading displays actual effort and desire to learn.

Originally Posted by gtr

From my experience when purchasing reloading components, (and tooling) I have found it best to buy individual pieces of the puzzle. Do your home work on the best press and all components you will need to reload. I don't think you will find them in a kit. Good luck with your choices.

x2
Good Luck, YMMV

[Ronji]

I owned a Dillon for over 25 years. It worked flawless, and if there ever was an issue their customer support was excellent.
I loaded many calibers, .45, and 9 mm
.270, 7mm, 300 Win Mag. .308, 22-250, .243

I cannot comment on the other presses on their positives/ negatives.
Great

[Ascoasco]

In my experience guys who hunt go single stage, while guys who shoot ipsc/ idpa / 3 gun go Dillon