YARP 300 Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) I've messed around with a bunch of setups over the past few years and realize now how much equipment varies depending on your goals. Looking back I would've spent my money a little differently but I suppose that goes for anything. I've stopped reloading as many calibers which has helped with the ridiculous amount of dies and different kinds of brass. Whats your "setup" and why? Edited January 14, 2012 by YARP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RED333 1,025 Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Reload a lot of 12ga now, the S12 likes to eat it up fast, puts a smile on my face. I have a MEC station my OL picked up at a yard sale for 10 bucks. It sat in my shop for years, I pulled it out and cleaned it up to use after I got my S12. I reload "00" and slug, cost is much better than buying shells. Have not reloaded any brass "yet" the start up price has not out weighed the cost of ammo yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) Since I only reload one caliber now, heh, I just keep a Lee Hand press, newer one with the lock, and whatever is required to do the deed. Stay portable! Decent workout too Edited January 14, 2012 by Rhodes1968 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jr612 0 Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I have mixed and matched equipment that will suit me and save me money. I have a RCBS single stage press with lyman dies for my 38/357, 44spl/44mag and lee dies for my 45acp. I also have a Rcbs scale, and lee trip measure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geepelton 105 Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I use a Lee Pro 1000 for reloading my 40 S&W. Works great once you get the set up right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deadeye 325 Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I reload 12 gauge. I have a horniday 366 progesive. this thing is awesome. if you want any kind of volume you need a progesive. I can do a couple hunderd in an hour. also a little hotter than factory bulk ammo. I dont save a lot on birdshot loads but as soon as I step up to slugs or buck I save a lot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 I just got a set up that had been sitting for 20 years I cleaned it all up and it works great. Rcbs jr3 single stage various dies and a honaday trimmer 5-0-5 scale and honaday powder mesure. All works for me. Oh yea and 20 year old powder that works fine. No chrony so I don't know how fast or anything but it fires. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 I have a single stage lee for my .223, and and lee pro 1000 for my 9mm. I can put out 250 rnds an hour with the pro 1000 with a good average pace. If I pus it I can do 350-400, but I prefer to keep a steady average pace. Looking into reloading .410 now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 No one here reloads. We all buy just enough ammo to go to the shooting range every time we go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1mile50 102 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 The RCBS Rockchucker, because it is basic and dependable, Dillon 650, for when volume and time is of the essence, and the Corbin Mega Mite, to load whatever is too large for the rest. Also, the Corbin to swage my own projectiles, should the need arise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
psl sniper 963 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) lee load all 2. ive cranked out an ass load of buck shot and slug loads, with this puppy. Edited January 16, 2012 by psl sniper 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwillow 5 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 5 presses on one bench. 45 acp and 9mm on a dillon sdb 10MM, 45 Colt and 44mag on #1 lee pro 1000 357, 38spl, sometimes 38/40 on #2 lee pro 1000 222, 223 on a lee 4 hole turret press 48/70, 38/55, 32 Win Spl 38/40 on a lee challenge single stage I also do factory crimp for various calibers on the single stage as well as sometimes priming. I like the dillon for precise reloads and a smooth feel. But the lee stuff is like the AK of reloading. I is a little looser and rattles a bit. But it is designed that way and is cheap. Once you get the hang of it and have it set up, it always works. I have all calibers set up on quick change turrets and plates. I was going to do 10MM on the dillon but gave the pro 1000 a shot and I like it better. I use a higher volume powder and the lee handles it better. I crimp separately on the single stage. For 223 for my saiga and standard AR, I do "down and dirty" full length size, prime, charge, seat, crimp. I use the same load data as my precision bolt gun and dmr AR. But I use mixed range brass without all the prep. I wouldn't suggest anyone follow my lead. But it works great for me... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YARP 300 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I went from a single stage to a progressive and am slowly moving back to a larger single stage setup. I'm even thinking of making a different bench just for brass prep. With 300 Blackout ruling most of my reloading time I've been spending a ton of time just making brass and have decided not to go the route of a super automated setup like a 1050 or 650 with add ons. I used to reload a ridiculous amount of calibers but have massively reduced my gun collection to a reasonable and realistic level. Since then I've been primarily reloading 10mm, 300 blackout and 308. I purchase 9mm and 7.62x39 since prices have dipped down to a reasonable level. I may from time to time reload some 450 Bushmaster and a few other wildcats that I'm waiting to purchase barrels for but I won't be doing any volume. Who has a setup for .50BMG? what is it? I'd love to own a .50 someday so I'm in no rush to purchase, just want to get info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
getitat 609 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Hello Dillon 650 w/ valley bitch accessories and a couple of MEC's for shotshells. Haven't broke down and loaded any shotshells lately, but if I ever need to....... -guido in Houston "God Loves Liberty" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THX1138 7 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Between my brother and I we have 3 Dillion press, an old Lyman press, 2 Lees and an RCBS. We reload for most of our guns. We have the one of the Dillions set up for .223/5.56, it makes cost effect to shot my AK and his AR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sdustin 578 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Here's my poor mans automatic trimmer. I'm going to do a thread on making .300 blackout brass this week then as I build my rifle the next two some odd months I'll do a build thread on that's as well. But here it is the getto auto trimmer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RIKMAN 0 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Two Dillon 550 B's setup for large primer and the other small primer. I loud 45acp and 44 spl on one press and 38spl on the other. Rifle work is done on a Lyman T Mag with Redding Dies. My bench is a 6' counter top set on top of two cabinets about 36" I think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RJWesleyIII 7 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I use a dillon 650. I reload 9mm,40 s&w,45 GAP,45ACP,10mm,45LC, and 50AE. I love this press, customer service is superb, 100% lifetime no BS warranty. depending on what caliber I'm reloading, I can pump out 500+ an hour. I have just about every upgrade available for the 650. Progressive is the best way to go if you shoot a lot. If you don't you can definitely save bunch of money by using a single stage press. I like the reloading part just as much as shooting, well almost Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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