A little, yes.Are you saying the powder changes but the name of the powder doesn't change? (and it's not noted on the container?)
That all depends on your budget and how much you want to tinker.Yea I am after making accurate loads for hunting so I am thinking the single stage might be what I am after right now. I have to do research on a good progressive press. Anyone have any suggestions for one?
So if I'm sticking to my "preferred" (old) powder and accurate loads I'll be in good shape until I run out. New powder, new loading manuals.A little, yes.
When they say "new cleaner burning formula" it has to be different.
While I will admit it can't change much before it is dropped or the name is changed, everything changes. Brass, bullets, barrels, primers, and even the accuracy to which we measure changes.
The level of consistency of the powder mix has also changed.
Compare what your old books list to what is on the manufacturer's website right now.
Yea I am after making accurate loads for hunting so I am thinking the single stage might be what I am after right now. I have to do research on a good progressive press. Anyone have any suggestions for one?
Dillon RL 550 or 650
ETA: if you just want to punch out volume straight wall handgun, I’d also through the Dillon square deal b into the equation.
Starting out, I would more than likely stick to revolver and rifle cartridges. I really only shoot 9mm plastic fantastics. Its way cheaper to buy garbage steel ammo in bulk
Spend a little more & you decent 9 mm brass to either eventually reload or sell down the road long term.Starting out, I would more than likely stick to revolver and rifle cartridges. I really only shoot 9mm plastic fantastics. Its way cheaper to buy garbage steel ammo in bulk
Until you get to that fifth or sixth use of brass which ends up as an average cpr of $0.05 or so
Yea I have piles of brass that was never able to sell lol. But its a moot point. I really dont shoot much right now (atleast not 9mm and my pistols) and I have a new family member on the way so my shooting frequency is about to drop even more with the exception being huntingI had a progressive press & sold it. The ammo I wanted to make in large quantities was better off bought as quality surplus.
Spend a little more & you decent 9 mm brass to either eventually reload or sell down the road long term.
Yea I have piles of brass that was never able to sell lol.
A kit can be a decent way to start, but you will end up with items you don't like or don't use. I always recommend buying what you need individually. I buy and sell a fair amount of used reloading equipment, some I keep, some I try out, don't get a great feel for, and sell off. For a single stage press, and cast iron/steel press should serve you well, no matter the color. Aluminum presses can be OK, but not quite as sturdy. As for dies, I own and use RCBS, Lee, CH4D, Redding, and some others. They all work. Scale? I primarily use an older PACT digital, with an RCBS 5-10 for a backup. Case trimmer? 95% of my trimming is done with Lee's handheld case trimmers. Chuck them in a drill press or hand drill, and you an trim a lot of brass very uniformly and quickly, with no need to worry about adjustment. It goes on and on. Everybody has their favorites, and almost every piece of equipment on the market today will work pretty well. For a progressive press, where most of my handgun ammo comes from, I would suggest a Dillon 550, either the older B model or the current production C model. The Square Deal B is a fine press, but then you are dealing with dies that ONLY fit the Square Deal, cuts down on flexibility.
Good plan.Good info. I appreciate it. Looks like I am going to start out with the single stage for right now and while I agree about the kit, I think I would go with one just so I can have mostly everything I need to start out. I dont mind upgrading after that, just need to get my feet wet first