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JimJD · May 7, 2006, 11:46 PM

I would like to get into reloading and can not set up a bench in My house.
It looks like the Lee hand press kit might be a way to start, but I know little about it and loading for that matter. Some of the principles... but I've never reloaded in My life.
Besides being able to tailor My loads for My particular handgun(s), would I save money too? I'm spending a bit these days when I shoot and would like to cut that down. The .45 ACP in particular is why I'd like to reload, and Maybe .357 Mag & .38 Spl in the future.
I'm shooting mostly .45 ACP & 9MM these days and when I took a visit to Lee's website, I have found I questions about their dies too.

Does anyone own/use or have used the hand press? Is it easy to use, or do I have to apply a large amount of force?
As for the dies, what's the "Speed Die" about? Would it save me steps in the process? Or is it better suited for another press?
I'm wondering about case cleaning as well. Is tumbler needed, anything else?
Is this possible venture worth it in the end?

I guess it's not really the money aspect, I just want to shoot more for the same money. But some savings would be welcome too!

May 7, 2006, 11:46 PM	#1
JimJD Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Posts: 128	Lee Hand Press Kit I would like to get into reloading and can not set up a bench in My house. It looks like the Lee hand press kit might be a way to start, but I know little about it and loading for that matter. Some of the principles... but I've never reloaded in My life. Besides being able to tailor My loads for My particular handgun(s), would I save money too? I'm spending a bit these days when I shoot and would like to cut that down. The .45 ACP in particular is why I'd like to reload, and Maybe .357 Mag & .38 Spl in the future. I'm shooting mostly .45 ACP & 9MM these days and when I took a visit to Lee's website, I have found I questions about their dies too. Does anyone own/use or have used the hand press? Is it easy to use, or do I have to apply a large amount of force? As for the dies, what's the "Speed Die" about? Would it save me steps in the process? Or is it better suited for another press? I'm wondering about case cleaning as well. Is tumbler needed, anything else? Is this possible venture worth it in the end? I guess it's not really the money aspect, I just want to shoot more for the same money. But some savings would be welcome too!