You are going to have a hard time even finding a new press. Sold out most places. Dont even think about powder and primers. Yea you can find the stuff but your gonna pay$$$
You picked the worst time to even think about reloading..
I was thinking about upgrading my press but after scouring the interwebs its Impossible to find what you want. You would have to settle for what you can find
Any ideas on where to start when it comes to reloading? I have primers and powder I also have a couple dies for the calibers that shoot .. All I need now is a press ? Since I'm a newbie should I be looking at a single stage hand press or something a little more ? Any information would be greatly appreciatedYou are going to have a hard time even finding a new press. Sold out most places. Dont even think about powder and primers. Yea you can find the stuff but your gonna pay$$$
You picked the worst time to even think about reloading..
I was thinking about upgrading my press but after scouring the interwebs its Impossible to find what you want. You would have to settle for what you can find
While supplies are tight right now, they can sill be found. The "rock chucker" is often reference as being the gold standard, but there are many good choices. Even with 5 Dillons on the bench, there is still a RCBS and a Lee there. Start with a single stange, and even if you progress from there, the single stage will still be used. Load development, small batches, ammo that is not produced in large quantities, and as I am preparing to do, de-cap some crimped primers before conditioning the primer pocket. Taking the NRA Reloading class with provide a lot of info. Finding a local mentor to help you and possible share some equipment/suppliers for now might a be a good option. Just helped a friend set up a Dillon last night, and will be getting him started when the weather clears up.
These^My first press was a used single stage RCBS. It still gets used frequently. I have a Lee Turret press for most of my handgun reloading and a Lee breach lock for most of my rifle reloading. Keep an eye out for a good used single stage ("O" type frame is the strongest)and use it for a while. Then you can get the feel of what you want, then later move up to a progressive set up if you want.
If your near Shelbyville In and want to buy local Bobcat Armament is great but there stock is low..online I like Graf and sons or Natchez or Midsouth shooters supply. Capitol brass for once fired brass. Be very happy you have primers. As far as what press thats a personal decision. I started on a single stage press and still use it. YouTube has alot of reloading videos.I would start there. Good luck. Its almost as fun as shooting to meAny ideas on where to start when it comes to reloading? I have primers and powder I also have a couple dies for the calibers that shoot .. All I need now is a press ? Since I'm a newbie should I be looking at a single stage hand press or something a little more ? Any information would be greatly appreciated
Hicock45 has a great video for beginners and a guy named Gavin Tobe. Ultimate reloader.com he is on YouTube as well..AND buy a couple reloading manuals..there I'm doneIf your near Shelbyville In and want to buy local Bobcat Armament is great but there stock is low..online I like Graf and sons or Natchez or Midsouth shooters supply. Capitol brass for once fired brass. Be very happy you have primers. As far as what press thats a personal decision. I started on a single stage press and still use it. YouTube has alot of reloading videos.I would start there. Good luck. Its almost as fun as shooting to me
i am looking into getting into reloading rifle rounds. 243, 308, and maybe 30- 0. what is a good press that i can start with. i don't want to spend a fortune as i am experimenting to see if i will like it enough to invest more into it.