Beginner reloading equipment

[Harrison S]

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...

[No1Mk3]

Lee Classic Cast Press $449, Hornady Lock n Load Beam Scales $230, Lee Perfect Powder Measure $65,

[straightshooter]

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.

[Damo300]

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.

[Fester]

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.

[Willie]

[quote="Fester"]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.[/quote]

Had one of these and it was terrific. RCBS, imo, produce sturdy, long lasting items for reloading. Whatever you decide, have fun. :)

[Harrison S]

Lee Classic Cast Press $449, Hornady Lock n Load Beam Scales $230, Lee Perfect Powder Measure $65,

What are your recommendations for case Trimmer?, and do you have a recommendation for a brass cleaner?

[wrenchman]

I use a lot of lee stuff I do have a rockchucker press it was a gift from my late brother but if you are looking at new lee tends to be the least cost

[fussy]

I've always found Lee to be best value: quality good enough and cost is OK.

I have some spare stuff, so I'll check the shed if you're in SE Qld.

[Fester]

Lee comes into its own for things like the simple cheap trimmer jigs and cutters.
Best way to start trimming on a budget, can use the battery drill.
I still use them if only 6-8 cases need doing in a batch.

When Lyman brought out their version of the new type trimmers, I got one of their old classic benchtop models on sale for about $120.
A power shaft cost about $80 to use the drill.

Also, their special purpose dies go fine, universal decapper, factory crimper and others.

My Lee full length resizing dies didn't cope with my high usage, and had to upgraded.