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upjumtddebl
All this talk about the cost and quality of ammo has gotten me interested in reloading and I'm Looking for input on such kits as the Lee Anniversary or Lee Classic for a starter setup. I'm only looking to reload a couple of different calibers such as 10mm and .30 carbine and then expand from there of course cost is a factor and Lee seems to fit the bill. any input would be appreciated thanks
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  • flyingtorpedo
    It will do what you need. I started with the anniversary kit about 18 months ago and have been happy with it. Many people don't like the scale that comes with it but I didn't have a problem with it. Besides, if you stick with reloading you are going to want a digital scale. Those make the process much faster and easier and worth every penny. Search the forums and you should be able to find other info. Also, you can go to www.midwayusa.com and read reviews of different kits. I think Cabelas (spelling?) website also has reviews of different kits. But components, especially powder and primers are no easier to find than ammo right now.

    Edit:
    If you get the Hornady kit, you get 500 "free" bullets. You have to pay a bit for shipping and handling. I don't know what the price of their kits are but it may be worth considering it in your price comparison. Go to hornady's website and you should be able to find out about it.
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  • partisan
    I have used RCBS that I bought in 1974. The Rockchucker press, uniflow powder measure, the scales, etc are still working fine. There are so many good reloading kits today that the choice is endless. All my dies are RCBS, but now that I've added the .40 and the .380 acp, I have ordered LEE dies. The price is just too good to pass up. If money is no object you have many choices, but I can find nothing wrong with the less expensive LEE equipment.
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  • upjumtddebl
    Thanks I will be looking up those reviews. One tech question though, are dies interchangeable between manufacturers?
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  • farfromnormal
    Yes, they are, except for the Dillon Square Deal press and the Lyman 310 style. Most presses on the market today use the standard 7/8-14 thread size.
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  • upjumtddebl
    Thanks again everyone, gotta say this forum is the best tool in the box!
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  • lcdrdanr
    Generally speaking all dies manufactured today except Dillon will interchange, threads being 7/8-14 however, be advised that if you buy used equipment, especially older, some of the dies or shell holders may not be compatible with the newer presses. This is particularly true of Herters Shell Holders (I speak from experience from using an old Herters single stage press) although adaptors are available.

    Also, keep in mind that the shell holder numbering system is different between manufacturers. For example, a .44 Rem Mag shell holder is an RCBS #18, a Lee #11, a Herters #22, and I don't know what number Lyman. They will interchange, i.e. a Lee shell holder will fit in a RCBS press, it's just a different number designation for the caliber.

    Also, I would recommend a Lee Auto Prime as being the quickest and easiest way to prime cases, note that the shell holders used in the Auto Prime are not the same as the shell holders used in the reloading press.

    Good Luck, Stay Safe

    Dan R
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