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RCBS Supreme Master Kit

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unfy:
LNL AP on rifle ammo: i've not attempted it yet.... can't comment sorry :(.

unfy:
oh, (1) and (2) were one time adjustments, haven't had to touch it again yet.  the indexing paws at the bottom are metal on metal friction based, so they will eventually need to be replaced, but i've not had to even adjust them again yet.

AAllen:
Since I was not quite ready to go progressive I was looking at this one: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/749997/hornady-lock-n-load-classic-single-stage-press-kit

It appears to be similar to what we used in class but is the Hornaday and comes with the lock and load bushings.  Read the scale (digital in this one) is not the best either.

unfy:
Die bushings (from hornady or others) are indeed neat / handy.

With most dies it's not a terrible concern ... most have a way of a securing the locking nut into position.  Hornady and RCBS have a small hex head screw for doing so.  I think Lee might be only one that doesn't.  So... for the bushings - you'll save time in die changes outs.  But in general, once ya set the locking ring in any die, you're good to go (assuming you can get the die out of the press).

I do happen to like the Hornady hand primer compared to the RCBS.  In particular, you can swap out the primer trays without having to remove the shell holder.

The RCBS / Hornady hand primers do have an easy one up on the Lee one --- the Lee requires special shell holders, the RCBS / Hornady do not.

Can't speak as to my opinion of the Hornady digital scale, haven't used it.  Granted, the cheapy MTM digital scale works fine, I can't imagine the Hornady one being worse ?


I will note, concerning the differing powder measures.... I dunno how RCBS handles pistol vs rifle loads (or rather, low capacity vs high capacity).  The Hornady powder measure has two 'metering insert' options.  One for "pistol" and one for "large".  They're just different sized plugs / holes.  For everything up to about 15gr, I use the 'pistol' insert, for anything more I use the 'large' (ie: when doing 19-20gr for 357mag).

The swap out is easy enough, mind you.

Hornady does offer higher end "inserts" for their powder throwers/measure things if that's of any interest.  Basically the depth of the insert can be more fine tuned and "lock in place" better.

I've not had issues with "creep out" as someone mentioned with their RCBS powder thrower... but... I still check before loading and check every 100 rounds to make sure it's throwing correctly anyway.

unfy:
Oh, the thing to note about bushings -- unless you're going to take them off of the dies and put on other dies... you'll be needing to buy more bushings for every die set you get etc.  Kinda obvious, but just something to think about.

Personally, I love bushings :)

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