I have both single and progressive. I've spend more time loading on my Rock Chucker single stage because I am always buying something new which I have to work up loads for - one at a time with precision. I use my Dillon progressive for 223 general rounds, 38, 9mm and 45ACP. I still reload my varmits 223 rounds I use in a Rem 700 on the single for controlled precision. I load all of my bolt action and on the single stage.Alright, I have been thinking about reloading for a while now for a couple reason. 1.hobby as I enjoy the DIY aspect and 2. Save on Ammo allowing me to shoot more. I ordered a seekins havok prohunter ph1 in a 6.5 prc in December and finally received it last week. I found that you cannot find the Ammo anywhere so that pushed me to go ahead and start reloading. I have been looking at buying the Hornady Lock N load progressive reloader. It says I have to buy a shell plate when I buy the reloader and I cannot find one made for the 6.5prc. Does anyone know if another shell plate would work for this round? I have also read a lot about the dies people like and recommend and I believe I will go with Redding. There are a ton of different options for the Redding dies. I will not be shooting competitions just for fun and for hunting so which Redding dies do you recommend? Once again I am going to be new to reloading so I am looking for any advice here and appreciate it all.
I also strongly agree with the post by "Erie" - buy the best scale you can afford.I have both single and progressive. I've spend more time loading on my Rock Chucker single stage because I am always buying something new which I have to work up loads for - one at a time with precision. I use my Dillon progressive for 223 general rounds, 38, 9mm and 45ACP. I still reload my varmits 223 rounds I use in a Rem 700 on the single for controlled precision. I load all of my bolt action and on the single stage.
Maybe I'm "old school" but I want to know that each round I load for hunting or LR is as close to perfect as possible.
Like others have said, read all the manuals you can before you buy.
Good luck!!!
redding bushing dies are excellent choices as it the hornady press ! I prefer an anvil type press with wilson dies mysellf ! If you're only going to reload for the one caliber then you can get away with neck sizing too !Alright, I have been thinking about reloading for a while now for a couple reason. 1.hobby as I enjoy the DIY aspect and 2. Save on Ammo allowing me to shoot more. I ordered a seekins havok prohunter ph1 in a 6.5 prc in December and finally received it last week. I found that you cannot find the Ammo anywhere so that pushed me to go ahead and start reloading. I have been looking at buying the Hornady Lock N load progressive reloader. It says I have to buy a shell plate when I buy the reloader and I cannot find one made for the 6.5prc. Does anyone know if another shell plate would work for this round? I have also read a lot about the dies people like and recommend and I believe I will go with Redding. There are a ton of different options for the Redding dies. I will not be shooting competitions just for fun and for hunting so which Redding dies do you recommend? Once again I am going to be new to reloading so I am looking for any advice here and appreciate it all.
Alright, I have been thinking about reloading for a while now for a couple reason. 1.hobby as I enjoy the DIY aspect and 2. Save on Ammo allowing me to shoot more. I ordered a seekins havok prohunter ph1 in a 6.5 prc in December and finally received it last week. I found that you cannot find the Ammo anywhere so that pushed me to go ahead and start reloading. I have been looking at buying the Hornady Lock N load progressive reloader. It says I have to buy a shell plate when I buy the reloader and I cannot find one made for the 6.5prc. Does anyone know if another shell plate would work for this round? I have also read a lot about the dies people like and recommend and I believe I will go with Redding. There are a ton of different options for the Redding dies. I will not be shooting competitions just for fun and for hunting so which Redding dies do you recommend? Once again I am going to be new to reloading so I am looking for any advice here and appreciate it all.
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Alright, I have been thinking about reloading for a while now for a couple reason. 1.hobby as I enjoy the DIY aspect and 2. Save on Ammo allowing me to shoot more. I ordered a seekins havok prohunter ph1 in a 6.5 prc in December and finally received it last week. I found that you cannot find the Ammo anywhere so that pushed me to go ahead and start reloading. I have been looking at buying the Hornady Lock N load progressive reloader. It says I have to buy a shell plate when I buy the reloader and I cannot find one made for the 6.5prc. Does anyone know if another shell plate would work for this round? I have also read a lot about the dies people like and recommend and I believe I will go with Redding. There are a ton of different options for the Redding dies. I will not be shooting competitions just for fun and for hunting so which Redding dies do you recommend? Once again I am going to be new to reloading so I am looking for any advice here and appreciate it all.
I think a RCBS Rock Chucker will do you right, then use the dies you want save money and buy more brass and powder for your first ladder tests.Alright, I have been thinking about reloading for a while now for a couple reason. 1.hobby as I enjoy the DIY aspect and 2. Save on Ammo allowing me to shoot more. I ordered a seekins havok prohunter ph1 in a 6.5 prc in December and finally received it last week. I found that you cannot find the Ammo anywhere so that pushed me to go ahead and start reloading. I have been looking at buying the Hornady Lock N load progressive reloader. It says I have to buy a shell plate when I buy the reloader and I cannot find one made for the 6.5prc. Does anyone know if another shell plate would work for this round? I have also read a lot about the dies people like and recommend and I believe I will go with Redding. There are a ton of different options for the Redding dies. I will not be shooting competitions just for fun and for hunting so which Redding dies do you recommend? Once again I am going to be new to reloading so I am looking for any advice here and appreciate it all.