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Best economical press. was created by Siscowet

Well it is finally time to spend some Drachmas, or whatever else I can find in my pocket for a reloading press. I am looking for recommendations. Leb I know you recommend the RCBS rock chucker. My old RCBS from 35 years ago was a "C" type, this time I am looking for an "O" type. I am thinking economical, but not necessarily cheap. I am looking at that Lee kit that is $159 for press, powder measure, scale, priming tool, chamfer tool and 7 bases. I know a comparable Rock Chucker kit is $319 or more. Anyone have any thoughts or opinions or favorites?
For now I am not considering a progressive as I have my sons first college tuition coming up and I am helping him out as much as I can.
11 years 1 week ago #22458

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Replied by 13fcolt on topic Best economical press.

I'd urge you to save a bit longer and go rock chucker, or forster co-ax. For a single stage press though I'd take a used forster over pretty much anything. Although it will cost more in the long run, you could avoid the kits and get yourself set up a piece at a time. You'll get better stuff that way like a digital scale, quality trickler, and a more comfortable priming tool.





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Replied by MrMarty51 on topic Best economical press.

I too would like to find an inexpensive press to compliment the set I have,same with the trimmer.
I would like one trimmer set strictly for the .308s and another that I could vary depending on which cal. I am reeloading at the moment.
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Replied by LebbenB on topic Best economical press.

If I couldn't have a Rock Chucker Supreme or Forster Co-Ax, I'd look at the Lee Challenger and the RCBS Partner.
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Replied by Siscowet on topic Best economical press.

Thanks Leb, I just ordered a Lee Challenger with scale, trimmer, primer tool and powder dispenser. Cost, $159. On the way.
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Replied by LebbenB on topic Best economical press.

May it work well for you, my friend. If you can find the time, do a quick write up on it when you get it all sorted out - things you like, things you don't.
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Replied by Siscowet on topic Best economical press.

Will do.
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Replied by BUILDING MY SASS on topic Best economical press.


That is the set up I have..Get the Lee Zip Trimmer as well..it will save you alot of time. I can give you a tip or two if you like...
I also have the Lee Pro 1000 Progressive Press I use for my Pistol Rounds...
Works Great if you keep it clean and Maintained...
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Replied by Siscowet on topic Best economical press.

Just hit the local gun show today. Scored 500 5.56 bullets and another pound of Reloader 15. Ready to roll!
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Replied by LebbenB on topic Best economical press.

Geez...None of the local gun shows here have that kind of swag. Good find! Hopefully you didn't have to pay too much over true market value.
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