Gday fellas... wanting to start reloading... but want to get equipment that i dont need ti upgrade from... only really want single stage...
Need a press large enough for 300rum/338 lapua... seems that eliminates pretty much all kits.... what are your recommendations for for all the pieces i need... (minus consumables)... keep in mind, I dont want to exceed $1000 if at all possible...
Beginner reloading equipment
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Re: Beginner reloading equipment
by » 13 Apr 2026, 12:44 am
Lee Classic Cast Press $449, Hornady Lock n Load Beam Scales $230, Lee Perfect Powder Measure $65,
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Re: Beginner reloading equipment
by » 13 Apr 2026, 10:06 am
Lee Classic Cast Press $449, Yes
Hornady Lock n Load Beam Scales $230, Not these days, better a digital reloading scale with battery and mains plug pack
Lee Perfect Powder Measure $65, Not unless budget is a big problem better to spend extra $100 and buy Hornady powder thrower.
Hornady Lock n Load Beam Scales $230, Not these days, better a digital reloading scale with battery and mains plug pack
Lee Perfect Powder Measure $65, Not unless budget is a big problem better to spend extra $100 and buy Hornady powder thrower.
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Re: Beginner reloading equipment
by » 13 Apr 2026, 6:20 pm
In addition to the press and calibre dies.
Powder Funnel
Powder trickle, if you don't get an auto chucker.
Primer pocket reamer.
Inside/outside deburring tool.
Case trimmer.
I use a cheap ebay jewellery tumbler for my brass cleaning with a stainless pin media.
Ugly annealer.
Powder Funnel
Powder trickle, if you don't get an auto chucker.
Primer pocket reamer.
Inside/outside deburring tool.
Case trimmer.
I use a cheap ebay jewellery tumbler for my brass cleaning with a stainless pin media.
Ugly annealer.
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Re: Beginner reloading equipment
by » 13 Apr 2026, 11:10 pm
Check the usual big shops to see if any still have the unbeatable RCBS Rockchucker kit for around $600.
The kit was a bit over 800 about 10 years ago.
I should have cried once as I went cheaper with a Hrdy kit and slowly upgraded to green until I only used the press, funnel, and tray.
Then I scored a used Rockchucker press.
It is a rabbit hole if you shoot and load a lot, but once set up, the equipment is then slowly paying its self off.
Unfortunately, starting now means you have to pay top $ for components, look for bulk pack specials after you have loads sorted.
The kit was a bit over 800 about 10 years ago.
I should have cried once as I went cheaper with a Hrdy kit and slowly upgraded to green until I only used the press, funnel, and tray.
Then I scored a used Rockchucker press.
It is a rabbit hole if you shoot and load a lot, but once set up, the equipment is then slowly paying its self off.
Unfortunately, starting now means you have to pay top $ for components, look for bulk pack specials after you have loads sorted.
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