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Neeco:
I am heavily considering purchasing this kit, as it is onsale at Midway and RCBS is offering a $50/500 bullet rebate on it.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/937051/rcbs-rock-chucker-supreme-master-single-stage-press-kit

I would greatly appreciate ANY pro's and con's to this system for a beginner. 

If this topic has been covered before, kindly point me in the appropriate direction. 

Thanks!

wallace11bravo:
That is what I started out with. Pretty good for the price.

Scale sucked, but I also have a trickler and other scales, so no biggie.
Hand primer is kinda difficult with small rifle primers, but just takes practice.
Forget the lube kit, just use the hornady aerosol.
Keep and eye on the powder measure, seems to creep up a bit with extruded stuff. Not a real big deal as long as you are paying attention.

Neeco:

--- Quote from: wallace11bravo on January 24, 2013, 01:01:22 PM ---That is what I started out with. Pretty good for the price.

Scale sucked, but I also have a trickler and other scales, so no biggie.
Hand primer is kinda difficult with small rifle primers, but just takes practice.
Forget the lube kit, just use the hornady aerosol.
Keep and eye on the powder measure, seems to creep up a bit with extruded stuff. Not a real big deal as long as you are paying attention.




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Is there a better, more complete setup for under 500?  What about spending the coin for a Dillon 550 or 650? 

Remember I am new, and I take things SLOW especially when my fingers/eyes/wife are concerned.   Also, should I just buy the 3 or 4 major brands of reloading books? Or is there one that sticks out above the others?

Thanks for your (highly regarded) input, wallace11bravo.

unfy:
This was the kit used at the reloading clinic.

The press is solid and will out last you.

The scale is indeed a bit on the icky side.

The powder measure is good.

The lube stuff is personal preference.  A can of aerosol vs the lube kit that lasts 106571230956823094 times longer etc.

You'll need to buy a set of calipers, die set, and shell holder as a bare minimum.  Other highly suggested would be a way of cleaning brass (vibrating tumbler thing or whatever).

unfy:
Hornady, Speer, and Lee's books are all great, and I do suggest picking up at least two of them.  One is fine, but it helps to have mores.  Can be an expense later if you like.

I've got a Hornady LNL AP ... you'll have to buy a shell plate (typically $30-$40, although 223 shell plates are selling for over $100 on ebay right now lol), and a set of dies.  I'd also suggest a $5 primer flip tray to save your sanity.

You'll still need calipers, a scale (the little $35 MTM digital is great imho), and a way to clean brass.

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