New to reloading.

cronos123456789@aol. · November 1, 2009, 03:00 PM

Hello i am in the marines and i have been shooting for a long time. So i know a good deal about shooting but i know almost nothing about reloading. I have been reading as much as i can about it. I have a question i hope somebody can help we with. Im locking at two press kits, both from lee and both single stage press. My question is what is the difrance between these two kits?

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=423081

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=121744

Thank you

gearheadpyro · November 1, 2009, 03:21 PM

The differance appears to be in the priming tools they give you.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=121744 gives you an Auto Prime and shellholders, which is one of the most popular priming tools around. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=423081 gives you the safety prime setup, which allows you to prime on the press. This is slightly faster, but more difficult to do precisely. It is very difficult to feel the primer bottom out when priming on a press.

It is very possible to make great ammo using either kit.

Your best bet is to pick up one or two reloading manuals first, or something like "the abc's of reloading" and read those before you buy anything. They will help to clear up alot of the common questions. I am also building a website that might help you out http://www.rifles-shooting-reloading.com.

jsflagstad · November 1, 2009, 03:51 PM

I have the autoprime and it is awesome, Actually I has 2, one for large and one for small primers...so in short, I would get the one with the autoprime, I would also reccommend the Turret press.

Shoney · November 1, 2009, 05:57 PM

cronos123456789@aol.

Welcome to TFL!!!!!!!

There is a "Sticky: For the New Reloader: Equipment Basics -- READ THIS FIRST " at the top of the Handloading and Reloading page. Good information.

The Lee Classic Turret is favored very highly by many experience members of this forum. It can be used as a single stage or set up to auto advance for using the complete turret features. I have been reloading for 5 decades and would choose this press if I were to start over today.

https://kempfgunshop.com//index.php?...hk=1&Itemid=41

Good Shooting!!!

William_IV · November 1, 2009, 06:46 PM

If you can afford it check out Dillon Precision Presses, A lot of folks consider them the best in the industry. I bought an xl650 three years ago and really enjoy it. At the time i new nothing of reloading, I'm still learning but it has been a great press for me, I use it for loading 45acp's

ADIDAS69 · November 4, 2009, 12:06 AM

I have been reloading for three years nearly, I use the LEE progressive press. As stated by earlier either press kit will be fine though there are a fair few things left out. of the equation. you will need a tumbler for polishing, an annealing system and a trim and chamfer system. add about $150.00 to the price tag of the press kit plus the cost of dies for whichever calibers you seek to rebuild. Check out

www.wideners.com

for cheaper reloading supplies than MidWay. Also assume to spend about 45 seconds per cartridge from start to finish for rifle cartridges. Pistol cartridges are much easier and are worth upgrading to a progressive press in order to save time. Check out the Lock and Load AP progressive press from Hornady.

Crushed Walnut media for polishing is best purchased at the pet store. It is sold as parakeet bedding.

ADIDAS69 · November 4, 2009, 12:16 AM

Possum Hollow for trim and chamfer tools the LEE chamfer tool is a hand cramping time sink.

November 1, 2009, 03:00 PM	#1
cronos123456789@aol. Junior Member Join Date: November 1, 2009 Posts: 2	New to reloading. Hello i am in the marines and i have been shooting for a long time. So i know a good deal about shooting but i know almost nothing about reloading. I have been reading as much as i can about it. I have a question i hope somebody can help we with. Im locking at two press kits, both from lee and both single stage press. My question is what is the difrance between these two kits? http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=423081 http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=121744 Thank you

November 1, 2009, 03:21 PM	#2
gearheadpyro Senior Member Join Date: September 3, 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 169	The differance appears to be in the priming tools they give you. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=121744 gives you an Auto Prime and shellholders, which is one of the most popular priming tools around. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=423081 gives you the safety prime setup, which allows you to prime on the press. This is slightly faster, but more difficult to do precisely. It is very difficult to feel the primer bottom out when priming on a press. It is very possible to make great ammo using either kit. Your best bet is to pick up one or two reloading manuals first, or something like "the abc's of reloading" and read those before you buy anything. They will help to clear up alot of the common questions. I am also building a website that might help you out http://www.rifles-shooting-reloading.com. __________________ www.southernmarksman.com Owner of & Chief Instructor for The Southern Marksman, LLC NRA Life Member, NRA CRSO, Multi-Discipline NRA Certified Instructor

November 1, 2009, 03:51 PM	#3
jsflagstad Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Up Nort Posts: 419	I have the autoprime and it is awesome, Actually I has 2, one for large and one for small primers...so in short, I would get the one with the autoprime, I would also reccommend the Turret press. __________________ JSF "Is your rifle interesting? -Larry Potterfield

November 1, 2009, 05:57 PM	#4
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	cronos123456789@aol. Welcome to TFL!!!!!!! There is a "Sticky: For the New Reloader: Equipment Basics -- READ THIS FIRST " at the top of the Handloading and Reloading page. Good information. The Lee Classic Turret is favored very highly by many experience members of this forum. It can be used as a single stage or set up to auto advance for using the complete turret features. I have been reloading for 5 decades and would choose this press if I were to start over today. https://kempfgunshop.com//index.php?...hk=1&Itemid=41 Good Shooting!!! __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Flag - - -, and to the Republic for which it stands….Our Forefathers were brilliant for giving us a Republic, not a democracy! Do you know the difference??? and WHY?http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissue...les.asp?id=111

November 4, 2009, 12:06 AM	#6
ADIDAS69 Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 381	cronos123456789@aol. I have been reloading for three years nearly, I use the LEE progressive press. As stated by earlier either press kit will be fine though there are a fair few things left out. of the equation. you will need a tumbler for polishing, an annealing system and a trim and chamfer system. add about $150.00 to the price tag of the press kit plus the cost of dies for whichever calibers you seek to rebuild. Check out www.wideners.com for cheaper reloading supplies than MidWay. Also assume to spend about 45 seconds per cartridge from start to finish for rifle cartridges. Pistol cartridges are much easier and are worth upgrading to a progressive press in order to save time. Check out the Lock and Load AP progressive press from Hornady. Crushed Walnut media for polishing is best purchased at the pet store. It is sold as parakeet bedding.

November 1, 2009, 06:46 PM	#5
William_IV Member Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 76	If you can afford it check out Dillon Precision Presses, A lot of folks consider them the best in the industry. I bought an xl650 three years ago and really enjoy it. At the time i new nothing of reloading, I'm still learning but it has been a great press for me, I use it for loading 45acp's

November 4, 2009, 12:16 AM	#7
ADIDAS69 Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 381	Possum Hollow for trim and chamfer tools the LEE chamfer tool is a hand cramping time sink.