First reloads

[DeltaWhiskey64068]

Your bench is longer than mine and I have an rcbs single stage on one side and a Dillon with strong mount on the other... I just put up some metal shelves and keep what I am not using on the shelves instead of the bench... I also have one of those Lyman case prep stations and really like it... I recently put one of those white folding 6 foot tables next to it to hold all my cleaning stuff , wet tumbler , dry tumbler , trimmers etc... They get used as much as the press.... Good looking set up sir

Thanks! I am pleased with my bench choice, and the equipment works very well for my needs.

 

[DeltaWhiskey64068]

I would invest in a 45 acp case gauge. Dillon, Wilson, ect. When setting up your sizing die you can make sure sized cases don’t stick in the gauge. Then the same with loaded ammo. This made a huge difference in the reliability of my reloads.

I will heed that advice. I ordered a carbide taper crimp die, and I will pick up a case gauge as well just to be safe.

 

[topclass2017]

That's good looking ammo. It always feels good to "build" your own. Yeah that reloading bench will get too small too quickly.
So were you weighing every charge? I'll verify my powder measure but throw the charges for pistol. Also I've moved all my pistol dies to the Redding T-7 turret so all it takes is a simple click to go from die to die. Those two things will really speed up your handgun reloading short of a Dillon.

another option to a turret is to get a Hornday bushing kit to use in your rockchucker. Similar in that once a die is set up it stays set up, they are easy to switch over, and you have a robust press. And changing dies for change of caliber is easier/quicker than switching turrets. At least that has been my experience.

 

[DeltaWhiskey64068]

another option to a turret is to get a Hornday bushing kit to use in your rockchucker. Similar in that once a die is set up it stays set up, they are easy to switch over, and you have a robust press. And changing dies for change of caliber is easier/quicker than switching turrets. At least that has been my experience.

You mean Lock-N-Load? I have those now, and they are well worth the $20 bucks for a conversion kit! I bought 2 , so I have 12 bushings and 2 conversion bushings (1 for a spare)

 

[topclass2017]

You mean Lock-N-Load? I have those now, and they are well worth the $20 bucks for a conversion kit! I bought 2 , so I have 12 bushings and 2 conversion bushings (1 for a spare)

yes, the lock-n-load conversion. FYI, Midway was having a sale on the kit - adapter bushing plus three inserts for less than the three insert "kit". Not sure if the sale is still on.

My grandson and I both made the switch. Previously I had used the rockchucker as a straight single stage, then moved to a Dillon 550B (the QC for pistols went downhill and my group sizes went up) so I switched to an RCBS turret, which I liked, using the 'chucker as a dedicated decapper. Until I discovered the Hornady bushing system. The turret press and all the turrets are history and I only have the one press on my bench, freeing up much needed space.

 

[DeltaWhiskey64068]

yes, the lock-n-load conversion. FYI, Midway was having a sale on the kit - adapter bushing plus three inserts for less than the three insert "kit". Not sure if the sale is still on.

My grandson and I both made the switch. Previously I had used the rockchucker as a straight single stage, then moved to a Dillon 550B (the QC for pistols went downhill and my group sizes went up) so I switched to an RCBS turret, which I liked, using the 'chucker as a dedicated decapper. Until I discovered the Hornady bushing system. The turret press and all the turrets are history and I only have the one press on my bench, freeing up much needed space.

Cabelas has the kit with 1 adapter and 6 inserts for $19.99 all the time fyi

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Hornady-Lock-N-Load-Conversion-Kit/1324252.uts?slotId=3

 

[topclass2017]

Cabelas has the kit with 1 adapter and 6 inserts for $19.99 all the time fyi

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Hornady-Lock-N-Load-Conversion-Kit/1324252.uts?slotId=3

that's a heck of a deal!

 

[DeltaWhiskey64068]

that's a heck of a deal!

I might order another just in case they realize how much everyone else charges lol

 

[topclass2017]

I might order another just in case they realize how much everyone else charges lol

at that price I might too! Good to have a few extra if/when a new caliber is acquired.