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    shooter39629
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    Question new to reloading

    I am in the process of purchasing reloading equipment. The following are some items that I have been looking at:

    RCBS Rockchucker Supreme Kit
    Lyman 1200 Tumbler Kit
    Lee Primer Pocket Cleaner
    Lyman Powder Dribbler
    RCBS Power Bullet Puller
    I have questions most about the case trimmers Hornady, RCBS, Lyman or Redding?

    Can anyone give guidance in which one was better and why.

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    i have and like the lyman case trimmer, all you need are the case pilots for it the case lock fits nearly everything is fast and easy, and you don't have to buy a new size for everything.
    i notice you don't list a case chamfering tool or a loading manual.
    and the two most important tools of all. a scale and a set of calipers.

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    all are good tools. The RCBS rockchucker is one of the best preeses ou there.
    The lee primer pocket cleaners work well.
    We have the RCBS powder dribler, and it is a must.
    We have two of the RCBS boolit/bullet pullers, but rairly need them.
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    Thank you for your advice. I have several friends that tell me to purchase Lee instead of RCBS.

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    If you are going to stick with it, RCBS or Redding is the way to go.
    At least that's what I've found....
    Tom

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    Lee makes good dies, especially their collet neck sizers and factory crimpers. I am also very happy with one of their AutoPrime2 units that has seen almost twenty years of hard use (over 35,000 primers seated with it). Lee is famous for the worst customer service in the known universe, though they will replace defective products.

    However, I use mostly RCBS tools, including a thirty five year old Rock Chucker, Uniflow powder measure and scale. Lately I have added one of their turret presses.

    I prefer the Lyman case trimmer, but would advise ordering it with the attachment to power it with a drill, or with the attached motor unit - that little crank raises blisters when you have a few hundred cases to trim.

    Starter kits are the best values out there. I would go with the RCBS RC Supreme kit. Best single stage press made IMHO, and RCBS has one of the best CS departments in the industry. If you have a problem with one of their products, a replacement is on its way to you yesterday, usually free of charge, with an apology for your inconvenience.
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    Thank you for the help. I have ordered the RCBS kit and accessories and are waiting for them to arrive. I have a friend that reloads to help me get started. I have had good success with his help reloading my hunting rifle. I look forward to being able to load my own and work up new loads for several rifles. He has help to cut my cost greatly when shooting and this has help me to be a better shot.

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    I noticed you didn't mention for what caliber you're loading. I have the RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Kit and it's a blast. I use RCBS and Lee dies, the Lee Universal Expander Die, RCBS bullet puller, scale, Uniflow powder dispenser, Frankford Arsenal calipers and tumbler, Speer 13 manual, and that's all I need! What I will be getting shortly is the Piggyback IV Progressive Conversion kit. As I've gotten the hang of it, I'm "needing" more bullets to shoot.

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    well I have lee dies ans most there sizers along with lymon mold blocks cast most cal. learning over 50 yrs still have my first set of herter;s dies
    Don

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    Thumbs up New 2 OLD at

    Hi -I am new to this forum and have reloaded for sometime
    but still learning!

    Randy

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