Howdy,
As most know, there is a coming amount of extra cash, just not sure how much at this point. I'm hoping to have enough to buy a reloading setup. I researched this a LONG time ago but never got around to buying the stuff. I did decide to use a Lee Precision Classic Turret Press that has four holes for dies, that way I can use three or four hole setups or even as a single stage press. Some ammo only needs three, but others have four. It costs a bit more but it should be all I need. From what I recall, some dies will work with different brands of presses. If that is correct, is the Lee dies the best or should I use another brand that is better or lasts longer? Currently, between myself and a couple friends, I'll likely be loading in pistol: 9MM, 45 ACP and 44 magnum. While the 44 magnum is a pistol round, I actually shoot it in a rifle, deer hunting and it's a primitive weapon in my state. In rifle round, I'll need the following dies: 223/5.56MM, 308, 45-70. That may increase later but that's my starting point.
Right now, I'm not worried about powder, primers or anything. I'm just wanting to get into the press and its related accessories. Things like, dies, tools that put in the primers, powder, bullet etc. I'll get into the rest later, likely a new thread. I'll also get into scales later on too. I have one that does grains but I want to get one made just for reloading and is known to be accurate. I'm a little OCD about some things, measuring powder will likely be one of those.
What I'm looking for is a few people who do most or all of what I listed above and have learned from trial and error what to get and what is a waste of money. I don't care if some accessory is old school or something well tested but new school. I'm 53 and drive a antique car. I dread the day I have to get a new car. It works and it's paid for. Sometimes tho, new things work better, last longer, more accurate etc etc.
So far, I found a site that has some awesome deals. I can't find a site that beats this, yet anyway. If someone has a site that has better deals, please share.
Since some search sites are not gun friendly, it makes it hard to find good ones sometimes. That's just one I found while digging around for info. I'm mostly wanting to buy what works and not spend money on something that doesn't. I figure the best way to accomplish that is to see what others have figured out already. I'm disabled but don't mind spending a little extra for something that is better. After I get the press and its toys, I plan to buy primers, powders and such.
Thanks to all for any info you share.
