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<blockquote data-quote="Cowboyshooter" data-source="post: 1326839" data-attributes="member: 83113"><p>Reloading is not for everyone, some get bored, some just find it takes more time than they have, some are just not good at it! However, if a person wants to get into to reloading, then one needs to look at the why and how much does one want or need to spend? </p><p>What a person needs to spend is far different from what one wants to spend! For spending $700 is far more than what one needs to spend. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>Lee Precision makes entirely acceptable entry level press kits for very little money and these kits include everything one needs for successful reloading of a particular caliber. </p><p><a href="http://leeprecision.com/50th-anniversary-breech-lock-challenger-kit.html" target="_blank">http://leeprecision.com/50th-anniversary-breech-lock-challenger-kit.html</a></p><p>This kit is not what a person is going to end up using for extensive reloading production, if in fact it becomes a hobby that one really pursues, but it will produce a quality reloaded round, will last a long time and most importantly, will teach you all of the needed requirements for safe, quality reloaded ammunition! </p><p>Do not get hung up in if it is the best, the "best" equipment has always depended on who one it talking to! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> The most accurate reloaded ammunition is more a function of the attention and care placed into making the reloads!</p><p>As you reload, you will learn what you like, what you need and what you desire, as opposed to what others tell you. Just like a car or wife, other people's opinions are not that great in real life.</p><p>I have been reloading about 50 years now. I have a reloading room, too much stuff for a reloading bench and have used a wide variety of equipment to win in competition, hunt most things that move in North America and most importantly have a lot of fun! It cost me almost nothing to get started, as that is about all we had then. I have my favorite presses, some harder to use equipment that I keep for sentimental reasons, and have cranked out tens of thousands of all kinds of rounds, both for myself and others, although be very careful about ever reloading anything for someone else!! </p><p>I have used expensive and very inexpensive equipment, both mine and other people's, it all worked very well, once you learn to use it properly! It is not about the brand, price or latest and greatest, it is about paying attention and be aware of the process. </p><p>So if you want new and have to watch the budget, nothing wrong with Lee Precision's kits or equipment. If you want to possibly save even a bit more but you will buy the wrong things more easily, buy used at a gun show or online. If cost is not a major factor, then just buy stuff until you are happy, but I can guarantee with care all of it will make you good reloaded ammunition!</p><p>Best of luck. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cowboyshooter, post: 1326839, member: 83113"] Reloading is not for everyone, some get bored, some just find it takes more time than they have, some are just not good at it! However, if a person wants to get into to reloading, then one needs to look at the why and how much does one want or need to spend? What a person needs to spend is far different from what one wants to spend! For spending $700 is far more than what one needs to spend. :) Lee Precision makes entirely acceptable entry level press kits for very little money and these kits include everything one needs for successful reloading of a particular caliber. [URL]http://leeprecision.com/50th-anniversary-breech-lock-challenger-kit.html[/URL] This kit is not what a person is going to end up using for extensive reloading production, if in fact it becomes a hobby that one really pursues, but it will produce a quality reloaded round, will last a long time and most importantly, will teach you all of the needed requirements for safe, quality reloaded ammunition! Do not get hung up in if it is the best, the "best" equipment has always depended on who one it talking to! :) The most accurate reloaded ammunition is more a function of the attention and care placed into making the reloads! As you reload, you will learn what you like, what you need and what you desire, as opposed to what others tell you. Just like a car or wife, other people's opinions are not that great in real life. I have been reloading about 50 years now. I have a reloading room, too much stuff for a reloading bench and have used a wide variety of equipment to win in competition, hunt most things that move in North America and most importantly have a lot of fun! It cost me almost nothing to get started, as that is about all we had then. I have my favorite presses, some harder to use equipment that I keep for sentimental reasons, and have cranked out tens of thousands of all kinds of rounds, both for myself and others, although be very careful about ever reloading anything for someone else!! I have used expensive and very inexpensive equipment, both mine and other people's, it all worked very well, once you learn to use it properly! It is not about the brand, price or latest and greatest, it is about paying attention and be aware of the process. So if you want new and have to watch the budget, nothing wrong with Lee Precision's kits or equipment. If you want to possibly save even a bit more but you will buy the wrong things more easily, buy used at a gun show or online. If cost is not a major factor, then just buy stuff until you are happy, but I can guarantee with care all of it will make you good reloaded ammunition! Best of luck. :) [/QUOTE]
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