Reloading 30-06 question - Page 2

totalloser · October 31, 2013, 04:20 PM

The best advise I can give to a beginner after get a *few* reloading books, is to start with a turret press. I got a single stage as a spare press for random operations to supplement my full progressive, and quickly dumped it in favor of a turret even for these operations.

Take the time and read up FIRST. This is especially difficult with the books showing up with the press, but take the time, it will pay off in spades. Lee's modern reloading is a fantastic beginner book, and still my go-to most the time. Just skim over the product cheerleading.

Mike / Tx · November 2, 2013, 04:59 AM

Most any of the cast frame presses with care will handle a lifetime of loading and then some. I'm still using ban old Wells press my pop bought back in '62 and it does a great job.

Your on the right track with the kit and after you get your feet wet you can upgrade a little here and there.

TRex99 · November 2, 2013, 03:14 PM

I still use the same RCBS single stage press I started on 25 years ago. It will easily outlast me.

Quick story about RCBS customer service:
I thought I had lost the primer catcher in a move a few years ago, so I sent an email to them asking if it was still available so I could order one. A week later one shows up in the mail, no questions asked.

October 31, 2013, 04:20 PM	#26
totalloser Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2007 Location: Fort Bragg, CA Posts: 679	The best advise I can give to a beginner after get a few reloading books, is to start with a turret press. I got a single stage as a spare press for random operations to supplement my full progressive, and quickly dumped it in favor of a turret even for these operations. Take the time and read up FIRST. This is especially difficult with the books showing up with the press, but take the time, it will pay off in spades. Lee's modern reloading is a fantastic beginner book, and still my go-to most the time. Just skim over the product cheerleading. __________________ You only truly believe in freedom if you believe in the freedom of those you disagree.

November 2, 2013, 04:59 AM	#27
Mike / Tx Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2000 Posts: 2,101	Most any of the cast frame presses with care will handle a lifetime of loading and then some. I'm still using ban old Wells press my pop bought back in '62 and it does a great job. Your on the right track with the kit and after you get your feet wet you can upgrade a little here and there. __________________ LAter, Mike / TX

November 2, 2013, 03:14 PM	#28
TRex99 Member Join Date: March 30, 2013 Posts: 47	I still use the same RCBS single stage press I started on 25 years ago. It will easily outlast me. Quick story about RCBS customer service: I thought I had lost the primer catcher in a move a few years ago, so I sent an email to them asking if it was still available so I could order one. A week later one shows up in the mail, no questions asked.