Ammunition & Hand Loading > Cartridge and Shotshell reloading
I just drank the blue kool aid
bkoenig:
--- Quote from: OnTheFly on May 25, 2014, 11:29:51 PM ---My problem was the opposite. Four squib loads. Two for me and two for my friend who was foolish enough to let a newb do some reloading for him. I would agree that having to manually index the shell plate seems trivial, but adds just enough complexity that another distraction like what I had will quickly get you off track.
Fly
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That's definitely a potential problem, too. One thing I did like about the old Lee turret press was the auto index. It made it harder to skip a step. I have found that once I got going with the Dillon it's very easy, though. I think the trick is to establish a set of steps for each pull of the handle, and if you get distracted for any reason or anything gets messed up it's a good idea to stop and review each station to make sure you know what's going on.
Now I need a .223 caliber conversion...
Lorimor:
I think everyone should start on a single stage press. Or better yet, a Lee kit. That way you REALLY appreciate a progressive press. If you're a good mechanic and detail oriented, you can start with a progressive IMHO, but a single stage really helps you learn the process.
I won't say how long I've been reloading, but I started on a single stage 'cause that's all there was. And we lubed the cases with pterodactyl grease.
I still find a single stage press comes in very handy though and would never be without one.
bkoenig:
I would never get rid of my single stage press, if for no other reason than it's just not economically feasible to buy a new tool head and conversion kit for some of the calibers that I don't load a lot of. I'll probably just use the Dillon for .223 and 9mm since that's about 90% of my shooting.
Oh yeah, and I found a problem with the Dillon. I'm now able to load faster than I can clean brass. Now I need a new tumbler.
abbafandr:
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--- Quote from: Lorimor on May 27, 2014, 05:07:16 PM ---
I think everyone should start on a single stage press. Or better yet, a Lee kit. That way you REALLY appreciate a progressive press. If you're a good mechanic and detail oriented, you can start with a progressive IMHO, but a single stage really helps you learn the process.
I won't say how long I've been reloading, but I started on a single stage 'cause that's all there was. And we lubed the cases with pterodactyl grease.
I still find a single stage press comes in very handy though and would never be without one.
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I started with a Lee turret press ( still using it). I used it as a single stage at first, just to get a better feel on what was going on.
abbafandr:
--- Quote from: bkoenig on May 27, 2014, 05:41:42 PM --- I'm now able to load faster than I can clean brass.
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Even a minor problem with Mr Lee :laugh:
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