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    I am an Amazon addict. I buy a crap ton of stuff from them. So for a receint birthday request, I wanted a Caldwell shooting pod (thanks to jrbfishin I now know I HAVE to have one). Amazon was $300 for one, so the kids made sure I got $300 to order one. I found one on EBAY for $200! I was pretty shocked to see that. $210 delivered. Guess I need to look a bit more often.
    That ebay one probably "fell out of the back of a truck"
     

    deemus

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    That ebay one probably "fell out of the back of a truck"

    I thought about that. But there were at least 5 sellers that had them around that same price. None of them were $300. I am guessing the Amazon sellers think the $15 shipping can be free if they bump up their price.

    And Amazon takes a cut from the sellers.
     

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    I took a closer look. That's closer to what I want than I thought at first. But, $200?!

    I was just looking and couldn't find Lee dies for 32 acp. But, I can find Hornady dies. So, I guess it can be done, maybe.

    There's a HUGE difference between the Lee and the Buchanan. Much more leverage, better built.

    Almost like comparing a Yugo to a Kenworth.
     

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    I dont feel like you're going to get that much more out of any other die set that you would with a Lee die set because it's a 32acp....

    They're loading to shoot more, not loading for matches.

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    I'm starting to get a little excited. Although I may need to talk to my brother about setting up in his back room at the shop. I don't think he'ld mind as long as I don't spread out and leave all my stuff all over the place.

    I have so, so much to learn.
    If you get the Lee Breech Lock hand press and 4 die set, Get the quick change collets too. You can set the depth for what you use and don't have to reset each time. If you load target and HPs, just get a separate bullet seat die and set one for each.
    The hand press, scale, de-capper, Lee powder measure and dies all fit easily ina 50 cal ammo box. Priming tool too. In fact all my pistol dies are in it. Another 30cal or 50cal box for powder, brass, bullets and primers and you have portable reloading anywhere go. All you need is a counter top or small folding table to work on.
    I also have some of my loader sets in there. I use the de-capper from those to remove primers while I watch TV.
    It really doesn't have to be expensive or take a lot of room.
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    Found this one processing 9mm. One eyed berdan with a dimple to boot.


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    Dancing Heretik

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    There's a HUGE difference between the Lee and the Buchanan. Much more leverage, better built.

    Almost like comparing a Yugo to a Kenworth.
    I saw a comparison between a Lee and an RCBS. The difference was pretty extreme.

    If I decide that I really want to stick with reloading, then I'll be happy to invest a little. Yet, I don't want the quality to be so bad that it turns me off to reloading.
     

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    If you get the Lee Breech Lock hand press and 4 die set, Get the quick change collets too. You can set the depth for what you use and don't have to reset each time. If you load target and HPs, just get a separate bullet seat die and set one for each.
    The hand press, scale, de-capper, Lee powder measure and dies all fit easily ina 50 cal ammo box. Priming tool too. In fact all my pistol dies are in it. Another 30cal or 50cal box for powder, brass, bullets and primers and you have portable reloading anywhere go. All you need is a counter top or small folding table to work on.
    I also have some of my loader sets in there. I use the de-capper from those to remove primers while I watch TV.
    It really doesn't have to be expensive or take a lot of room.
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    You make it sound so simple.

    The only caliber I use HP with is 380. But, I do use 2 different 32's: 32 acp & 32 s&w long. Can the same die set do both?
     

    jrbfishn

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    I saw a comparison between a Lee and an RCBS. The difference was pretty extreme.

    If I decide that I really want to stick with reloading, then I'll be happy to invest a little. Yet, I don't want the quality to be so bad that it turns me off to reloading.
    Lee works just fine for what you want to do. I have loaded .223 that will shoot 3/4 MOA.
    If you come to the family reunion in April, if you want I will bring my set up and show you. It's all portable.

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    You make it sound so simple.

    The only caliber I use HP with is 380. But, I do use 2 different 32's: 32 acp & 32 s&w long. Can the same die set do both?
    It is easy. Basically.
    I have loaded ammo with a Lee Loader. You use a hammer to de-prime, size and seat the bullet. Good for pistol ammo and cheap but slow.
    With a hand press, single stage or a Lee Loader, you will not load tons of ammo. But you will learn a lot about ammo and be able to make some when others are looking for it.
    Reloading itself is not hard or real complicated. It can get complicated when you start chasing absolute accuracy at a distance.
    And no, you need different dies for 32acp and 32 s&w.

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    Might need a little weight on the opposite side but should work fine. Find a stool the right height and you're good to go.

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    A hammer? I don't understand.
    Go to youtube and search for "reloading with a Lee Loader".
    They are the most basic loading tools you can get. Similar to what they used on the trail in the 1800s. It ain't fast and won't do benchrest accuracy but they work.

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