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Can anyone tell me what this is worth?
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Is that for reloading shotshells?
Its worth $1.380
Looks like a press for shot shell. I'd think .38-40 dies would be useless on that rig.
You should be able to find decent used single stage presses for under 75 and up.
If you really come up short, I have a massive Herters No 3 (I think that's what it is), but you'll need the shell holder adapter to take the more standard shell holders.
You should be able to find decent used single stage presses for under 75 and up.
If you really come up short, I have a massive Herters No 3 (I think that's what it is), but you'll need the shell holder adapter to take the more standard shell holders.
If you aren't a seasoned reloader I would pass on this as it is not what you would want to start off on.
If you want to start reloading you could start with a single stage press and go slow and careful. Then ramp it up to a Dillon progressive press or Lee or whatever.
If you want to start reloading you could start with a single stage press and go slow and careful. Then ramp it up to a Dillon progressive press or Lee or whatever.
citoriguy
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That black cupped item to the right looks like a place where shotgun wads go, so I’d agree it’s for shotguns. I also agree that if you’re new to reloading, that’s not the machine you want to start with. Get yourself a single stage press to start with and progress from there.
Also, if the seller is giving you dies for rifles/pistols without knowing what kind of press s/he’s selling, then I’d be leery of purchasing anything from that person. Just my $0.02.
Also, if the seller is giving you dies for rifles/pistols without knowing what kind of press s/he’s selling, then I’d be leery of purchasing anything from that person. Just my $0.02.
You don't have to go brandy-new, plenty of used stuff out there.
Just be careful that whoevers selling used isn't asking for new, or more than new prices.
Single stage is about as simple as it gets. And short money too.
Once you start looking around, you can always compare prices to this-
Reloading Presses: Progressive, Single-Stage, & Shotshell Presses
Browse 45+ Reloading Presses Products including Progressive Reloading Presses, Shotshell Reloading Presses, & Single Stage Reloading Presses from premium brands including Hornady, Lee Precision, RCBS, and more!
www.brownells.com
I wish you good luck in your search.
The "Lee Loader" is probably the most basic of reloading systems. it works, but you will find it rather tedious and somewhat limited. I can't tell what caliber that is. You need a "Lee Loader" for every caliber, whereas you only need a die set for each caliber with one press.
Here's Mr. Lee reloading a .223 Remington in 47 seconds:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeEl9wZyabc
2 Sep 2020: Speaking of which, M&B Sports has a .30-30 Winchester Lee Loader ($15) as well as a .38 Special LL.
Here's Mr. Lee reloading a .223 Remington in 47 seconds:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeEl9wZyabc
2 Sep 2020: Speaking of which, M&B Sports has a .30-30 Winchester Lee Loader ($15) as well as a .38 Special LL.
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GaryO
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Once I find time I am going to take Jim's course in Littleton but I would like to hit the ground running after I take the course.You don't have to go brandy-new, plenty of used stuff out there.
Just be careful that whoevers selling used isn't asking for new, or more than new prices.
Single stage is about as simple as it gets. And short money too.
Once you start looking around, you can always compare prices to this-
Or about a dozen or so other websites.Reloading Presses: Progressive, Single-Stage, & Shotshell Presses
Browse 45+ Reloading Presses Products including Progressive Reloading Presses, Shotshell Reloading Presses, & Single Stage Reloading Presses from premium brands including Hornady, Lee Precision, RCBS, and more!
I wish you good luck in your search.
EMTDAD
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I went and got the Hornady LnL kit for about $300.. still needed about $200 in other things but that got me going.. so I had a little knowledge to build on when taking Jim's class.
Press is a pacific/hornady 336
The new production hornady runs $800 or so.
The lee loader is a shotshell loader also. These depending on cal/gauge can get some good money to the right person. The die set?
Thats the kind of stuff you post on the club wall for a bit. Especially where a lot of trap/skeet is shot.
Scan ebay.
The sub gauge loaders bring more money
is jim still offering classes where you leave with equipment?
i try to buy anything reloading right around xmass like dec 23 can get some deals.
If it was not for used stuff i sould not have much stuff.
The new production hornady runs $800 or so.
The lee loader is a shotshell loader also. These depending on cal/gauge can get some good money to the right person. The die set?
Thats the kind of stuff you post on the club wall for a bit. Especially where a lot of trap/skeet is shot.
Scan ebay.
The sub gauge loaders bring more money
is jim still offering classes where you leave with equipment?
i try to buy anything reloading right around xmass like dec 23 can get some deals.
If it was not for used stuff i sould not have much stuff.
i like the ease of single stage and im never in a rush to make ammo.
Theres no reason to buy a single stage first. You can load one shell at a time with a progressive or even just run through one step at a time.
i think it depends on your budget and skill set.
im mechanical and have tools and like to tinker anyway .
Everytime i have went to buy a progressive press other than my lee pro1000. i end up spending $500 on bullets/primers/powder
if times where normal i would say visit a club with sunday breakfast and see if any takers or bring it to a club shooting trap and ask around.
Ebay it , just be sure to get the shipping right. That press is heavy.
If hes near holbrook ma or the minuteman shotgun club he could probably unload it.
There might be some manuals you can download in the .....................Manuals and Downloads section. Couple of stickies at the top of this one too.
It'll give you a jump start before you take the class.
Lee 1st addition is a free down load , a bit old but a good read.
Modern Reloading - 1st Edition - by Richard Lee : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
Modern Reloading - 1st Edition - by Richard Lee
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pastera
NES Member
Make the time
What caliber are you looking to load?
A set of Lee dies will set you back. $30
Scale: Amazon product ASIN B0012TDNAMView: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0012TDNAM/
Not sure why the price is so high - it shows as $21 for me
Calipers from HF (often on sale for $10)
Amazon product ASIN B07D32SN1QView: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07D32SN1Q/
If the rock chucker doesn't have the primer arm (can't expect it for Free)
RCBS Single Stage Press Universal Primer Arm 2
The RCBS Universal Primer Arm—2 is designed for fast, accurate primer seating. Primer plugs and sleeves are included for large and small rifle and...
www.midwayusa.com
Powder seems available but primers are going to be tough to find.
Bullets - real easy; especially if you take mike's casting seminar
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If you need is handgun ammo and not "weigh each individual case" style prevision rifle loading, it's find to start with a progressive.
While there is some logic to the above advice, it's like telling a new shooter to learn on a .22.
I agree that someone new to reloading should stick with a current mainstream press ask parts, service and advise are more readily available.
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I'd be interested, but kit is missing a crucial part: The Adjustable Shot Measure...
These go around $50 bucks because they made quite a few in 12 ga 2 3/4
The real pricey ones are the 10 gauge and the .410 bore...
These go around $50 bucks because they made quite a few in 12 ga 2 3/4
The real pricey ones are the 10 gauge and the .410 bore...
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Crucial but available cheap!
Lee Precision, Inc.. Adjustable Shot Dipper
Lee Adjustable telescoping cup, accurately measures lead bismuth and steel.
richc
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Do take Jim's course. He's forgotten more about reloading that I've ever known.
I made so many mistakes learning to reload. Sometimes that's just how I learn best. Even now I have not reloaded in a while and it will take time to get the routine back.
It's not hard at all. But requires focus and attention to detail.
Buy any press you want, as long as it is blue. If you are only going to load handgun calibers (Sub 500 Mag) then a Dillon SDB cannot be beat. You can start by doing one case at a time until you are comfortable with the process.
