need some advice

[msu33]

I have been reloading for two years now. I started off basic with a lee turret press, and lee dies. I started out reloading for 45, 40, 9mm, 38, and 5.56. Later I added 6.8 spc and 300 wsm. The last two I have been reloading for hunting rounds. I get pretty good groups with my modest lee equipment. I have been wanting to get a single stage press to load all my bottle neck cartridges (except 5.56). I am also getting ready to add 257 wby to the list. My lee turret is great for pistol cartridges, and my 5.56 plinking rounds, but I feel like I could do a better job with my bottle neck cartridges.

I really want a press that will help me get all i can out of my reloads. I am just unsure of which presses I need to look at. Obviously I can stick with lee, and have read good reviews of their classic cast single stage (???). What are people's opinions about forster and redding presses? When loading for extreme accuracy, which dies should i be looking at?

Thanks

 

[milboltnut]

Your press is fine, I have a Lee Cast single stage. Your dies are fine. I get .25 inch groups @ 100yards with my .243 Savage 11. Is that good enough? I'd say so. A good quality barrel is the key. I upgraded my sporter savage to a after market McGowen varmint barrel. ONLY neck size, find the best powder, bullet/twist rate combination, and go from there. Shooting techniques, and bench equipment is also important.

Unless you have a extreme rifle or at least a good quality barrel, you aren't going to get extreme accuracy.


If you have a decent barrel, then go with a die that you can use sizing bushings along with them.