Starting To Reload

[rab]

I am somewhat new to the site and hope I am in the correct form.I am thinking of ordering a press kit from Cabela's It is RCBS RockChucker Surpreme kit $349 .Can anyone help with the Pro or Cons on this kit or offer any thoughs on a better purchase. At the start I will only be attempting to load 223 and 243. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

[Lowpower]

IMHO the Rock Chucker is a good rifle reloading press and it gives the new reloader a chance to learn the ins and outs of it. 

 

Lp

[leroy]

Started with one myself about 35 or so years ago.  Still usin it.  RCBS makes good stuff.

 

Enjoy.

leroy

[Raoul]

+1 on the RCBS. I do pistol and rifle handloads on a 3 Rock Chucker setup. Good stuff.

[53caddy]

I got the same kit for Christmas. Great kit. Make sure you get a trimmer it you are just doing pistol.

[jeff43]

Got one (Rock Chucker) I've had for about 7 years.I traded for it used.Also have a Pardner press I bought used a few weeks back for my son.Anything RCBS is great stuff.I have a RCBS powder thrower,scales,and dies.they have great customer service,if you need help with something or need a part just call them.They will usually send you the part free. Edited June 10, 2013 by jeff43

[rab]

I sure do thank all for the quick responce. Do most feel that there is a saving on reloading 223 ,I have read that the best part is learning the process and the accuracy that can be gained from a more consistent load. Also is $349 for the kit a good buy or should I look around for I think that is the kit I will purchase. Thanks

[gregintenn]

Once normal prices and inventories return, you'll find a pretty good savings in reloading 223 over buying it. What else you'll find is you end up with a higher quality ammunition if you do it right.

 

You won't recognize a lot of savings on your first run, but the real savings is when you reload the brass you've picked up for free. 8-12 cents a bullet, 4 cents a primer, and  10 cents a powder charge. I doubt you'll see 223 for 26 cents a round again. If you do, it'll be the Russian, steel cased junk.

Edited June 10, 2013 by gregintenn

[brent_strong]

It's seems like a good deal and is from a vendor.

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/66295-rcbs-supreme-master-reloading-kit/

[TNMTBik3r]

Good luck with the purchase. Reloading is a great hobby that I enjoy about as much as shooting. I use a RCBS turret, good compromise in price and speed vs a progressive kit since I reload pistol and rifle.

[jeff43]

I sure do thank all for the quick responce. Do most feel that there is a saving on reloading 223 ,I have read that the best part is learning the process and the accuracy that can be gained from a more consistent load. Also is $349 for the kit a good buy or should I look around for I think that is the kit I will purchase. Thanks

There is a very big savings if your loading quality bullets such as Sierra or Nosler ballistic tips for accuracy. A good box of factory ammo with ballistic tips or such could cost $20 to $30 for 20 rds.You can load them for about $6 or so for 20 rds.

[bigwakes]

If you can find some military pulled 55gr or 62gr bullets you can load for less then 20 cents a round.

[MarkInNashville]

If you can find some military pulled 55gr or 62gr bullets you can load for less then 20 cents a round.

IF??? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: