Best reloading starter kit?

[addicted]

What is the best starter kit for reloading. Single stage is probably more than I'll need as I don't plan on doing a ton of reloading, this also means i don't intend to save money....unless i make loads for others.... i'll have to hold onto that idea.

What do you guys think is the best reloading starter kit?

Doesn't have to be one of these but this is what i'm looking at.

RCBS Special 5 Kit $279
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/rcbs-special-5-reloading-starter-kit.aspx?a=506874

Lee Deluxe turret Kit $103
http://www.titanreloading.com/kits/lee-deluxe-turret-press-kit

lyman Crusher kit  $294
http://www.opticsplanet.net/lyman-crusher-master-reloading-kit.html

hornady lock and load $330
http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/pid=38567/Product/Hornady_Lock_N_Load_Classic_Reloading_Kit

[Bigshooter]

I'd go with RCBS.

[addicted]

any particular reason why? a lot of people say they are the best but..... why?

[yorketransport]

I'd recommend the Lee Kit. I bought an Anniversary kit 12 years ago and all I've upgraded has been the powder scale (the Lee scale broke during a move) and the case trimmer (RCBS Trim Pro). Other than those two items, I've loaded just short of 25,000 rounds with that original kit.

The other presses are excellent quality, but you don't sound like a high volume reloader, so there's no reason to spend that kind of money. Ammo loaded on a Lee is just as accurate as the stuff coming from an RCBS.

Andrew

[addicted]

yeah i just wanted to make sure my european calibers are shooting good when i get back to the states.

[Fishnclifff]

I've loaded thousands of rounds with my Lee anniversary kit.
Add a digital scale and you are good to go.

[cwuwildcat]

I've got both the RCBS and the Lee classic turret.  I've found I like the convinience of the turret much more.  I don't reload a ton, but have about 8 different calibers.  I like the ease of putting the dies into the turret, setting them once, and then that's it.  With a single stage, you've got to screw one die in, use it, back it out, put in the next one, use it, back it out, put the next one in, use it, etc...

The RCBS is a great piece of equipment, don't get me wrong. 

[dreamunelk]

I purchased and RCBS "Rock Chucker" 26 years ago and still use.  So I lean toward RCBS.  Be aware the kit is not all you will need.  You will want a tumbler and trimmer.  Other than that it is great fun. 

[300rum]

I would go with the Rock Chucker especially if you are reloading magnum/large case type rifle ammo.  you will need to put quite a bit of umpf! to resize etc. and the Rock Chucker is very strong.  The other reason is for RCBS's warranty.  I just emailed them on Friday because I broke a depriming pin on a die (there was a primer in the brass on the upstroke and it broke the pin) they returned my email the same day saying they shipped it out.  They have the best warranty you can get.   

[B.G.hunter]

I mix and match Lee and RCBS to get what I want in a reloading set up.

my favorite press is the Lee cast turret press (the turret works just not as strong) because you can leave your dies in the turrets and not have to change the recalibrate when changing operations.

I use the RCBS powder scale because the lee is not quality

RCBS powder measure  more solid

RCBS powder trickler a must

Lee dies Love them they are less expensive you get a shellholder and a factory crimp die also.

Lee autoprime works great

Lee case lube hate RCBS pad and rolling system

Lee case trimmers easy to use and inexpensive

Lee primer pocket cleaner inexpensive

Lee chamfer tool inexpensive

these are few that I can think of off the top of my head.

[HoofsandWings]

I would go with RCBS. After 50 years of use, a part wore down and RCBS sent the replacement the day I called.

[Huntbear]

RCBS all the way.  Any part I have ever needed replacing they have shipped for free.   

[addicted]

this is pretty tough. I like the turret design but the RCBS one dosnt appear to have a pass through for the powder.

Lee Classic Turret Press Review 2

[Biggerhammer]

RCBS all the way.  Any part I have ever needed replacing they have shipped for free.   

+1

 I have been reloading for 25 years and I still load a little every now and then on my original RCBS press it all started with.

[PA BEN]

I love the LEE quick change bushings for the Dies.