Lyman Reloading Kits?

7x7 · 02-23-2003, 12:44 AM

I have been doing some reloading with a friend and I am wanting to get my own kit. He uses RCBS Rock Chucker.

Most posts for new reloaders recommend the Lyman' s Reloading Manual but I haven' t heard anything about their reloading equipment. Has anybody had any experience with Lyman products?

Cabelas is selling their Lyman T-Mag II Expert Kit which also come with one set of dies for $245.

It sounds like a good deal because if I get the RCBS I will have to buy dies to go with it, but if the Lyman stuff is junk I would rather spend a little extra and get the RCBS.

Thanks for all willingness to help us newbies to reloading!!!!!

mounting man · 02-23-2003, 05:54 AM

I think you misread something !The dies would be over $300 ? [:@] But,the Lyman equipment is just fine.

Vapodog · 02-23-2003, 08:13 AM

Lyman is a reputable company and you can have confidence in them.

I personally recommend a beginner get a RCBS starter kit and build from there.

In my experience, the best reloading manual is Hornady but it only states data for their bullets. Hodgen' s data manual is also excellent and there' s free data from IMR and alliant on the internet.

ammodump · 02-23-2003, 01:55 PM

The RCBS is a very good choice

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handloader1 · 02-23-2003, 10:06 PM

I would go with a RCBS RC Supreme Reloading Kit (item #xp-21-4924) for $259.99 + S&H from www.cabelas.com . Good luck.

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NE Hunter · 02-25-2003, 04:55 PM

Hey 7x7 I am in the same boat as you ( well almost as I already reload and am upgrading my press... see new press on this forum) I couldn' t deside between the major brands and asked for some advice and RCBS so far is the winner. That said I think Lyman makes good products too so either of the 2 companies wont be a bad choice. Check out
http://www.midwayusa.com

I' ll be ordering my new stuff from there.