Mag Reloading



Mag Reloading
Turret vs Progressive vs Single stage reloading presses?

What are pros and cons of each? Would mainly reload for rifle calibers such as 30-06 and 300 win mag. May reload for handgun in future but my focus right now is for centerfire rifle. I just want to taylor my loads to get great accuracy for hunting.

thanks

They all have their strong points and weaknesses.
Single stage…(RCBS Rockchucker) Strong, can handle anything from .25ACP to .50 BMG with the right shellholder and dies…Accuracy dependent on operator…dependable in producing reloads exactly alike. …Slow, but with practice a steady output of fairly high volume.
Progressive …(RCBS GREEN MACHINE) In line progressive press that when kept clean and continuous and stable movements by operator this machine can put out a lot of good looking ammo. It is dedicated to a single family of cartridges (Mine was .38 Spl/.357 Mag.) Can be temperamental, delicate parts.
Turret …(RCBS 4X4) sturdy, reliable, can deliver large quantities of ammo in a multitude of calibers when kept clean and proper plates and dies used. operator must keep up with Component status or you end up with a lot of primed, cases with seated bullets. And price….More expensive…Continuous checking of the set-up for ‘timing’ of each stage….
From your description of your needs I would go with a good quality single stage press and quality dies. Unless your a professional/commercial hunter you won’t need the volumes that the other two are capable of. and with the difference in cost you can get a lot of accessories for your reloader…

Sears Mod-53 300 Win Mag and Remington 700 308 Reload Test


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