jovialjosie2002 wrote:I find reloading to be an enjoyable exercise. However, it takes me an hour to make about 40 rounds with the hand press.
Yes onya mate - great little setup you have. In fact the lee hand press and lee scales were the first equipment I had also - reloading for the 204 also would you believe!
I bet most of your time is spent measuring powder - my speed increased massively once I forked out for an electronic powder dispenser. Worth every penny imo.
Also with respect to case life - I recommend using a collet die - it really helps minimize stretch and runout, not to mention you can sometimes skip lubing/tumbling and jump straight to priming.
You can also diy anneal with a butane torch and some sort of rotating tray - I made one out out of an old microwave turntable and chopping board!