Eureka!! A stockist!!!

Pond, James Pond · March 1, 2012, 03:39 PM

Well, after asking around a fair bit, I've found a stockist of reloading paraphernalia.

So, what I need from TFL's denizens is an idea of whether or not this gear is any good... The problem is I have little choice: this may be the only models I can get, so hopefully the concensus is that it will do!!

OK, here goes:

Powder Measurers-
Lee:
Pro Auto disk

Hornady:
Power measure,
Autocharge

Presses-
LEE:
Classic turret
Classic Press

Hornady:
Lock and Load

I think some saving is in order!!

**Mal H** · March 1, 2012, 06:26 PM

What's a "stockist"?

GTOne · March 1, 2012, 07:16 PM

I have no idea.

I do know the Lee classic turret topped with a pro auto disk is a great set-up(get the safety prime kit for it too).

The LnL is also good but cost quite a bit more, but if you are really shooting a lot(A couple thousand rounds a month or more) it might be for you.

ScottRiqui · March 1, 2012, 08:02 PM

A "stockest" is just retail (or wholesale) store that carries a particular item. PJP had been having trouble finding anybody local to him that carried reloading stuff.

I'll second the recommendation of the Lee Classic Turret topped with the Pro Auto Disk setup - it's what I use myself. The Hornady LnL is probably the way I'd go if I wanted a progressive press, but I'm not shooting enough that I can't keep myself stocked using the LCT.

Pond, James Pond · March 2, 2012, 02:22 AM

Quote:

What's a "stockist"?

Someone who stocks....

stock·ist (stkst)
n. Chiefly British
A commercial retailer or wholesaler that stocks merchandise

stockist [ˈstɒkɪst]
n
(Business / Commerce) Commerce Brit a dealer who undertakes to maintain stocks of a specified product at or above a certain minimum in return for favourable buying terms granted by the manufacturer of the product

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PJP had been having trouble finding anybody local to him that carried reloading stuff.

Exactly.

I found a gun shop that sold powder "vihtavuori"(?), cases, primers and bullets, so reloading does happen here. I asked where I might find the gear to reload they found me an online store in this country, and the goods I listed in the OP are what they offer...

Thanks for the last two suggestions: I'll look at them in detail!

NWPilgrim · March 2, 2012, 04:06 AM

May depend on what you plan to reload. I use the Classic Turret press, RCBS and Lee dies (some Hornady). The Autodisk is fine for handgun loading but tops out around 40 gr (IIRC) with rifle powder, and that is using the Disk Doubler kit. I use it for handgun, .30 Carbine and sometimes for .223. For most rifle loading I use an RCBS Uniflow or Lee Perfect measure on its own stand.

Both brands are excellent so I don't think you will go wrong either way.

If you are just doing handgun or small rifle cartridges then the Classic Turret and Pro Auto Disk measure is a great combo. If you plan to load larger rifle cases (such as the .308 family and bigger) then it might make sense to get the Hornady measure instead of the Auto Disk.

bossman · March 2, 2012, 07:19 AM

Over here in the states, Lee comes in at about 1/3 the price of Hornady. Lee's press and products are well worth the savings.

Single stage press- Lee Breech lock press.

Turret press- Lee 4 hole Classic turret not the deluxe.

Dies- Lee 4 piece die sets.

Powder measure- Lee Pro Auto Disk.

Scale- This is where Lee's a little weak, scale is workable but is hard to set and hard to read. Buy a nice balance beam scale that is readable.

March 1, 2012, 03:39 PM	#1
Pond, James Pond Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2011 Location: Top of the Baltic stack Posts: 6,079	Eureka!! A stockist!!! Well, after asking around a fair bit, I've found a stockist of reloading paraphernalia. So, what I need from TFL's denizens is an idea of whether or not this gear is any good... The problem is I have little choice: this may be the only models I can get, so hopefully the concensus is that it will do!! OK, here goes: Powder Measurers- Lee: Pro Auto disk Hornady: Power measure, Autocharge Presses- LEE: Classic turret Classic Press Hornady: Lock and Load I think some saving is in order!! __________________ When the right to effective self-defence is denied, that right to self-defence which remains is essentially symbolic. Freedom: Please enjoy responsibly.

March 2, 2012, 04:06 AM	#6
NWPilgrim Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,346	May depend on what you plan to reload. I use the Classic Turret press, RCBS and Lee dies (some Hornady). The Autodisk is fine for handgun loading but tops out around 40 gr (IIRC) with rifle powder, and that is using the Disk Doubler kit. I use it for handgun, .30 Carbine and sometimes for .223. For most rifle loading I use an RCBS Uniflow or Lee Perfect measure on its own stand. Both brands are excellent so I don't think you will go wrong either way. If you are just doing handgun or small rifle cartridges then the Classic Turret and Pro Auto Disk measure is a great combo. If you plan to load larger rifle cases (such as the .308 family and bigger) then it might make sense to get the Hornady measure instead of the Auto Disk. __________________ "The ultimate authority ... resides in the people alone. ... The advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation ... forms a barrier against the enterprises of ambition." - James Madison

March 2, 2012, 07:19 AM	#7
bossman Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 996	Over here in the states, Lee comes in at about 1/3 the price of Hornady. Lee's press and products are well worth the savings. Single stage press- Lee Breech lock press. Turret press- Lee 4 hole Classic turret not the deluxe. Dies- Lee 4 piece die sets. Powder measure- Lee Pro Auto Disk. Scale- This is where Lee's a little weak, scale is workable but is hard to set and hard to read. Buy a nice balance beam scale that is readable. __________________ NRA life member When the going gets tough, I just open another beer.

March 1, 2012, 06:26 PM	#2
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,950	What's a "stockist"?

March 1, 2012, 07:16 PM	#3
GTOne Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2011 Location: IL Posts: 210	I have no idea. I do know the Lee classic turret topped with a pro auto disk is a great set-up(get the safety prime kit for it too). The LnL is also good but cost quite a bit more, but if you are really shooting a lot(A couple thousand rounds a month or more) it might be for you.

March 1, 2012, 08:02 PM	#4
ScottRiqui Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 2,905	A "stockest" is just retail (or wholesale) store that carries a particular item. PJP had been having trouble finding anybody local to him that carried reloading stuff. I'll second the recommendation of the Lee Classic Turret topped with the Pro Auto Disk setup - it's what I use myself. The Hornady LnL is probably the way I'd go if I wanted a progressive press, but I'm not shooting enough that I can't keep myself stocked using the LCT.