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I'm ready to buy a reloading Kit

brotus2
It's down to the RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading Kit or the Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic Kit. I'd like your opinions pro and con.

Thanks.
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  • armilite
    I've been using a Rock Chucker for over 30 years and it will be around a lot longer after I'm gone. I'm sure the Hornady is also a quality product as well. Buy the one which seems to be the best deal.
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  • armilite
    I been using a Rock Chucker for over 30 years and it will be around a lot longer after I'm gone. I'm sure the Hornady is also a quality product as well. Buy the one which seems to be the best deal.
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  • fordsix
    good stuff if the wallet can afford it,last a life time
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  • freaknasty
    Hey have you checked out dillon blue presses I have a RL550B love it they have a lifetime no b/s warranty will fix it or replace it no charge maybe just shipping? Never had to send mine in had it for 20yrs. They are fast and accurate easy to change calibers I can reload 400rds an hour taking my time they say 500rph but why hurry? I've never used a single stage press and never want to from what i hear? Others may disagree but you'll be shooting while they are still reloading. hope this helps.[8D]
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  • drobs
    I'd go Dillon. I use an older Lynman turrent press (given to me by another member on this board). It's slow. While you need to take you time and be precise in everything you do, a Dillon progressive is so much faster.
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  • tsr1965
    A progressive press like the Dillon is nothing for a new to reloading person, to have to deal with. Even though Dillon is top shelf in progressive reloading presses. As he states it is either RCBS or Hornady.

    I have always gone green, and will continue to do so. Hornady is also a top shelf product, and you can't go wrong with either. Although the RCBS Rockchucker Supreme is a little taller for rounds like the Remington Ultra Mags.

    Best
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  • jaegermister
    Many of these kits give you the impression you need nothing else, but many do not include a trimmer, or loading blocks, specific tools and accessories. I wish someone would sell a complete kit including a specifically designed sturdy table and cabinets with everything needed without certain items not needed.
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  • coledigger4
    I have 2 Rockchuckers purchased in the mid 60's that are still working just fine. I have never tried anything else so can't add much more.
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  • beantownshootah
    quote:Originally posted by jaegermister
    Many of these kits give you the impression you need nothing else, but many do not include a trimmer, or loading blocks, specific tools and accessories. I wish someone would sell a complete kit including a specifically designed sturdy table and cabinets with everything needed without certain items not needed.

    Never going to happen. The reloader companies don't make furniture, and they can't know how big of a bench you might want to get.

    You can always buy these accessories later, getting exactly the ones you need.
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  • dfletcher
    quote:Originally posted by brotus2
    It's down to the RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading Kit or the Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic Kit. I'd like your opinions pro and con.

    Thanks.


    I was getting ready to say "makes no difference" but if I'm seeing correctly the RCBS kit includes a scale and the Hornady does not - is that right? If so I'd say go with the RCBS. Looking at Midway they both seem to cost about the same.

    In the long run you're going to probably add (and take a way - then add again) so much stuff refining your method of reloading that this is not a make or break decision.

    Either way, you've bought sturdy stuff that will last forever.
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  • carbine100
    Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic Kit
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  • sandwarrior
    quote:Originally posted by brotus2
    It's down to the RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading Kit or the Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic Kit. I'd like your opinions pro and con.

    Thanks.


    RCBS is a good choice!

    Edit:

    The only thing RCBS does not include is the powder trickler. They include not only the trimmer but all the pilots and the tools.

    You just won't go wrong with an RCBS. (psst. my powder trickler is a Redding...they make good stuff too. So does Hornady just not as stout as the Rockchucker)
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