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serf 'rett · August 22, 2011, 06:47 PM

I would highly recommend reading up on reloading if you haven't already. Sticky notes at top of page, ABCs of Reloading book and at least one other reloading manual - Lyman 49th Edition, Speer, Lee, etc.. This homework should help you to refine your understanding and help you choose the equipment best suited for you.

I don't think Snuffy's being elitist, just trying to protect you and protect us at the range (I don't want to stand beside someone who reloads in a haphazard manner). It’s a pleasure to shoot with other reloaders, those who take their time to make high quality ammo; however, a get-er-done-quickly, progressive machine handle yanker scares the bejeebers out of me.

Nothing wrong with starting out with a progressive press, as long as the reloader understands the process, adjusts everything correctly, checks that adjustments are maintained and carefully monitors the loading. There are a large number of details in reloading and being precise is paramount.

August 22, 2011, 06:47 PM	#18
serf 'rett Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2009 Location: Stuttgart, AR Posts: 1,569	I would highly recommend reading up on reloading if you haven't already. Sticky notes at top of page, ABCs of Reloading book and at least one other reloading manual - Lyman 49th Edition, Speer, Lee, etc.. This homework should help you to refine your understanding and help you choose the equipment best suited for you. I don't think Snuffy's being elitist, just trying to protect you and protect us at the range (I don't want to stand beside someone who reloads in a haphazard manner). It’s a pleasure to shoot with other reloaders, those who take their time to make high quality ammo; however, a get-er-done-quickly, progressive machine handle yanker scares the bejeebers out of me. Nothing wrong with starting out with a progressive press, as long as the reloader understands the process, adjusts everything correctly, checks that adjustments are maintained and carefully monitors the loading. There are a large number of details in reloading and being precise is paramount. __________________ A lack of planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an emergency on my part.