Which Press to start out with? - Page 2

WESHOOT2 · February 5, 2002, 09:41 PM

Handgun only.

Think the Reloader broke sizing some 9x19. The Challenger broke sizing 40 S&W.
My two Lee priming tools broke during the same session when I was priming a few thousand cases.

NOT knocking Lee tools; they have their (inexpensive) place, BUT I suggest the other brands based on overall user satisfaction, for not much more money.

I know others have broken Lee presses, but I don't know of anyone breaking their Redding/RCBS/Hornady/Lyman/Co-Ax.

Not strong, but bullets are made of LEAD LOL.

Derm95 · February 6, 2002, 09:59 PM

The Lee Anniversary Kit is an excellent introduction to reloading. There are no downsides to its performance. Once you start reloading you will obviously dream up new things to buy, but just think of how little money the kit costs.
It works great for rifle reloading. It is durable. The scale included is a big bonus.
Good luck.

Sidetracker · February 7, 2002, 07:55 AM

I started with Lee and have never had any trouble. RCBS is really good equipment but for someone just starting out I have no problem recommending Lee. If you have the money RCBS or Dillon are great but for those of us on a budget Lee is the way to go. Lee also has good customer service.

February 5, 2002, 09:41 PM	#26
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	I MANUFACTURE AMMO Handgun only. Think the Reloader broke sizing some 9x19. The Challenger broke sizing 40 S&W. My two Lee priming tools broke during the same session when I was priming a few thousand cases. NOT knocking Lee tools; they have their (inexpensive) place, BUT I suggest the other brands based on overall user satisfaction, for not much more money. I know others have broken Lee presses, but I don't know of anyone breaking their Redding/RCBS/Hornady/Lyman/Co-Ax. Not strong, but bullets are made of LEAD LOL. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

February 7, 2002, 07:55 AM	#28
Sidetracker Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2001 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 105	Another vote for Lee. I started with Lee and have never had any trouble. RCBS is really good equipment but for someone just starting out I have no problem recommending Lee. If you have the money RCBS or Dillon are great but for those of us on a budget Lee is the way to go. Lee also has good customer service. __________________ Those who don't read are no better off than those who can't.

February 6, 2002, 09:59 PM	#27
Derm95 Member Join Date: December 8, 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 31	The Lee Anniversary Kit is an excellent introduction to reloading. There are no downsides to its performance. Once you start reloading you will obviously dream up new things to buy, but just think of how little money the kit costs. It works great for rifle reloading. It is durable. The scale included is a big bonus. Good luck.