Best Progressive Reloading System? | Defensive Carry
WEBNov 9, 2012 · I've reloaded previously on a lee turret press used as a single stage press. At the time I wasn't reloading for accuracy but for cost savings. I've wanted to get back into reloading (its been about 3 years) but the biggest issue I have now is time. So, With a budget of $2000 what progressive...
Start up cost for reloading - Defensive Carry
WEBOct 22, 2017 · For well under $250.00 you can get the Lee Classic Turret kit, which includes everything you need except the dies and a bench to mount it on. Add an additional $30.00 - $50.00 for a set of dies, depending on the manufacturer and you are up and running with all the equipment needed for $275.00, out the door.
Best Progressive Reloading System? | Page 2 | Defensive Carry
WEBNov 9, 2012 · I've reloaded previously on a lee turret press used as a single stage press. At the time I wasn't reloading for accuracy but for cost savings. I've wanted to get back into reloading (its been about 3 years) but the biggest issue I have now is time. So, With a budget of $2000 what progressive...
Why I chose the Lee Classic Cast over all other single...
WEBApr 15, 2012 · The real telling point is that all of this equipment cost me less than the base model Dillon or Hornady press. My one non Lee reloading item is a MEC Super 600 progressive 12ga. shot reloader. I will be getting a Lee Load All II for my 20ga. shells.
An annoying problem with the Hornady Lock N Load...
WEBMay 13, 2018 · I'm essentially reloading for precision now too. When I got poor results from my reloads from progressive reloading, even though the powder dispenser was throwing to within 0.1 gr, I went to measuring each charge. Actually I size and prime on the progressive, remove the case and dispense a charge from the RCBS Chargemaster.
Is a turret press much faster than a single stage?
WEBNov 19, 2008 · Actually, there is a difference between a "turret" press and a "progressive" press. The turret press has a rotating head in which several dies are held. You have a singe shell holder and each step of the reloading process is …
Buying used reloading equipment, good idea? | Defensive Carry
WEBJul 5, 2007 · Reloading Buying used reloading equipment, good idea? 6842 Views 15 Replies 11 Participants Last post by ...
Best Powder Measure for Alliant Unique? | Defensive Carry
WEBMar 17, 2015 · Start at "0", move the block "X" amount, turning the knob 15 times in the process. For conventional measures: You need something with a larger diameter hole. Unique is a somewhat coarse flake. That is why some people can get consistent drops in larger amounts, but a larger deviation in smaller amounts.
Best powder for high velocity 38spl+p out of a snub?
WEBMay 28, 2020 · Work up to this charge weight of powder if one is entertaining trying them. Sierra 110 grain JHC, 7.5 grains Unique, Remington 5 1/2 primer, in Smith & Wesson nickel-plated cases. 4-inch barrel: velocity 1295 fps, muzzle energy: 409 ft./lbs. 8 3/8-inch barrel: velocity 1434 fps, muzzle energy: 500 ft./lbs.
Double Charged 38 Spl! - Defensive Carry
WEBJul 22, 2023 · It was such a nice day today, I had to get out and shoot a few reloads. I took my 45 acp, 40 S&W, and my 38 spl. I was about an hour into shooting when I had round really kick. I had double charged a 158 gr. SWC with True Blue. The intended charge was 5.3 gr of True Blue, so a double charge was 10.6 …