Lymans T-mag II??????

skeeter 7MM · 03-08-2003, 08:19 PM

Anybody have any opinions on the Lymans T-Mag II Expert Reloading Kit? A local gun shop has a special on this kit that includes dies. Same one as cabela' s has listed, as I just checked.

Would this be a good kit to start with? I believe the only thing I would need would be a tumbler, shell holders and supplies. Or is the RCBS better? I have also noticed a lot start with Lee, so would that be better? I don' t want something that I' ll have to upgrade right away, so I plan on spending a bit more and getting a good set-up. I have a guy doing my handloads for me now, but have always wanted to do it myself.

Any thoughts or help would be appreciated.

Thanks

handloader1 · 03-08-2003, 09:38 PM

Go with the RCBS RC Supreme Master Reloading Kit. Most of my handloading equipment is RCBS, and it has never let me down. Good luck.

NE Hunter · 03-08-2003, 10:31 PM

I am using the LEE Chalanger press now for almost 20 years and while I don' t really like the spent primmer catcher ( it' s molded into the press frame) I can' t help but recommend it to a new comer as it dose produce good results ( I only load up to .30/06 and don' t form any casings) If you load loanger shells than I do or are thinking of wildcating and forming your own cases then you might be beter off with the RCBS RC Supreme ( considered by most to be the cadillac of single stage presses).

The Lyman press should serve you well too. The one place not to skimp is on your scales. In my opinion RCBS makes about the best beam type scale, I had a Lyman and while it was good I traded it to the RCBS. The LEE scale I' ve never used so I don' t have any firast hand experience with it but it looks really cheap.

It' s advisable to buy a loading manual and read the section on how to reload and get a grasp on reloading and you will have a better understanding of what you need to start and what gadgets can be added latter. Good Luck and don' t be affraid to ask any questions.

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oldelkhunter · 03-12-2003, 11:05 AM

I had the old Tmag for a long time and it worked well and was convenient to use. The new Tmag II is supposed to be better than the old one. You may want to compare it with the RCBS Turrett unit and its kit if available. I am looking at the Redding Turrett press to replace my rockchucker. As far as components of RCBS and Lyman they are pretty close so don' t let that faze you. If you want to jump up in quality dies,scales,measures etc buy Redding.

skeeter 7MM · 03-12-2003, 03:50 PM

Thanks guys. They have the Rock Chucker kit as well, but have a special with free dies and sale price on the lymans right now. The real difference is the free die kit but I am not sure if their is a quality difference and it ain' t really a big savings???? I am going to do some checking and research before I buy the deal is good until May 1st...so no rush. To darn cold to shoot anyway