Post by: HUNTNORTHWEST on February 04, 2016, 09:18:28 PM
Im going to strictly load rifle ammo. Calibers including 223, 270win, 7mm mag and maybe 300wsm.
I like the idea of just being that much more involved into my hunting practices.
My question to everyone is does this RCBS rock chucker supreme kit that is for sale on amazon or midway really a good way to get started? or should I allocate my hard earned taxed income in a different fashion to get started?
Hoping some experienced rifle reloaders can key me in here.
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on February 04, 2016, 09:54:18 PM
That kit has about everything you need to start but calipers. It's not super fast I have been doing sets of 40 rounds and weighing every charge with the beam scale it takes me about an hour.
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on February 04, 2016, 10:02:31 PM
Post by: HUNTNORTHWEST on February 04, 2016, 10:06:57 PM
So a powder trickler and a set of calipers will make all my most (basic) level of gear covered?
Post by: DRobnsn on February 04, 2016, 10:30:29 PM
Thanks for the feedback. There is just a overwhelming amount of reloading info out on the web and in magazines on gear and brands and preferences you name it.
So a powder trickler and a set of calipers will make all my most (basic) level of gear covered?
Yep, aside from the dies, some reading and the actual loading components that is what you'll need to start up. If you know anyone who loads talking through stuff with them is invaluable as well. I bought my rock chucker kit about 8 years ago. Bought dies and trickler at the same time. Then a hand primer and shortly after got a case trimmer. Now I'm looking to uparade scales but what I have still does the job.
Post by: jasnt on February 05, 2016, 08:16:37 AM
Post by: doubletall on February 05, 2016, 09:44:37 AM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 05, 2016, 09:50:26 AM
I don't know if you've considered Hornady, but it's worth comparing to RCBS. I have the Rockchucker but use the adapter so I can use the Lock and Load bushing and Lock rings. I like the design of the Hornady lock rings better and swapping dies with the bushing is faster.:yeah: the quick change adapters are great!
Post by: HighlandLofts on February 05, 2016, 10:58:58 AM
Cabelas has caliber specific reloading book under $10.
I bought a bunch of reloading books on E-Bay, pick up a Lymans 49th edition. Check out several books on there as the price fluctuates and mast have free shipping.
There are several good reloading books out there, buy a few of them and do some interesting reading.
Post by: DRobnsn on February 05, 2016, 11:58:42 AM
I agree you will need a trimmer but I would get started first. The amount of reloading you will actually do will dictate what style of trimmer you will need. If your only loading for a couple calibers and don't shoot allot then a manual trimmer may suit your needs. On the other hand if your loading 1000's of 223 along with others every year you may want to look into the powered units.
Post by: BigGoonTuna on February 05, 2016, 10:24:30 PM
i also tried the lee cartridge specific trimmers, so far i like them. i could see spending money on a faster setup but i'm pretty low volume so they work great for me.
Post by: huntandjeep on February 06, 2016, 09:00:48 AM
i just bought this same set about a month back. so far i've added a trickler and base for the powder measure(they give you the measure but nothing good to mount it with).The powder measue mounts to the top of the press.
i also tried the lee cartridge specific trimmers, so far i like them. i could see spending money on a faster setup but i'm pretty low volume so they work great for me.
Although I also decided to pick up the dedicated base for it also.
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Post by: jasnt on February 06, 2016, 09:38:48 AM
Post by: HUNTNORTHWEST on February 06, 2016, 11:49:17 AM
Post by: Jason on February 06, 2016, 11:55:53 AM
Bi-mart was selling the Rockchucker supreme kit for $260.
Post by: HighlandLofts on February 06, 2016, 08:04:19 PM
If I didn't already have my presses & stuff I'd pick one of these up.
Post by: HUNTNORTHWEST on February 07, 2016, 10:42:43 AM
Extras Purchased.
Hornady lock-n-load conversion Kit. (so i could leave dies set up and swap out fast.)
Stand for my powder drop.
Calipers.
Powder Trickler.
All Desired Dies.
All case holders.
Only things left are bullets,primers,and powder and that i will determine after more research.
Thanks for everyones input to help me decide on what to get.
Post by: jasnt on February 07, 2016, 11:08:18 AM
Post by: DRobnsn on February 07, 2016, 11:09:26 AM
I purchased the RCBS rock chucker kit.
Extras Purchased.
Hornady lock-n-load conversion Kit. (so i could leave dies set up and swap out fast.)
Stand for my powder drop.
Calipers.
Powder Trickler.
All Desired Dies.
All case holders.
Only things left are bullets,primers,and powder and that i will determine after more research.
Thanks for everyones input to help me decide on what to get.
Midway is doing free hazmat shipping on $150 order of cci primers right now.
Post by: C-Money on February 10, 2016, 04:59:29 PM
Post by: Encore 280 on February 10, 2016, 05:17:55 PM
Post by: HUNTNORTHWEST on February 10, 2016, 09:50:30 PM
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on February 10, 2016, 10:07:38 PM
Post by: jasnt on February 11, 2016, 07:34:32 AM
Yes, no reason not to use calipers while you are learning. It's user preference on a lot of the addons you can get. I don't have case length gauges, I measure my cases and trim them by hand measuring a few times. It's slower but works fine.you do not need case length gauges! Your rifle will determine what length brass you can shoot. They are all different, every rifle, even the ones of same make and caliber will be different. You can make a tool to measure in your rifle what length cases it will take. Some will be close to book listed trim length and some will take much longer. You can just trim to book listed ctl but some cartrages benefit from as long of a neck as possible. I measure what the max case lenght it will except and try to keep it .005" shorter. You'll notice just about every rifle you check will accept much longer cases than book trim length. Jme
Post by: Eric M on February 11, 2016, 02:14:36 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on February 11, 2016, 03:04:12 PM