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Dave R · October 11, 2004, 04:41 PM

I have heard several good comments about the Lee Anniversary Kit, which supplies (most) everything you need for about $89 at Midway.

I did it the hard way, and bought a cheap press, used, for $20 and started from there. Bought everything else used, too. A buddy gave me his old balance beam scale when he bought a digital scale. So I think I was out less than $60 when I loaded my first rounds.

Lessee, from memory...
-Press $20
-Balance beam powder scale (gift)
-Dies $0(first set came with a rifle)
-Powder $16
-Primers $1.60
-Bullets $10
-Speer No 13: $18

OK, so maybe closer to $70

I prolly woulda had a much easier time with the Lee Anniversary Kit.

October 11, 2004, 04:41 PM	#7
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	I have heard several good comments about the Lee Anniversary Kit, which supplies (most) everything you need for about $89 at Midway. I did it the hard way, and bought a cheap press, used, for $20 and started from there. Bought everything else used, too. A buddy gave me his old balance beam scale when he bought a digital scale. So I think I was out less than $60 when I loaded my first rounds. Lessee, from memory... -Press $20 -Balance beam powder scale (gift) -Dies $0(first set came with a rifle) -Powder $16 -Primers $1.60 -Bullets $10 -Speer No 13: $18 OK, so maybe closer to $70 I prolly woulda had a much easier time with the Lee Anniversary Kit. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).