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Old 04-03-2004 | 02:01 AM
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Detroit Jay
 
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I agree with the others, RCBS is quality stuff that will last. Lee presses arent that bad for the MILD reloader. I use Lee dies on rounds that I dont reload much for(7.5 french, 8mm mauser). A few of my friends have Lee presses and they all love them. I use my dads old RCBS JR press. He bought it in 1954 from an ad Fred Hungition had in a magazine. It still works perfectly. Older Rcbs presses are better quality then newer ones. The old ones were made from cast iron not cast aluminum. Yea they are heavy but 50 years and atleast 50,000 rounds later it still works. Check out e-bay I just saw an old rockchucker(cast iron) go for like $25. Midway is a great company to deal with they specialize in reloading. I have a Cabelas by me and they have fair prices on bullets. Gander Moutain, Bass pro too expensive(in my book anyway).

What ever way you go make sure you buy a powder scale(not the lee dippers), Metal calipers, a good reloading book(speer) and a 0-1" Micrometer. If you are reloading for rifle you will need a case trimmer, with auto pistol you can usually get 3 -5 reloads without trimming(target loads). Take your time and always double check. If it dont look right then throw it away. Ammo is cheap, Guns are not.

Good Luck
Jay
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