by Texas Sheepdawg » Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:07 pm
I have the RCBS Rock Chucker Kit. I bought it back in 1984. I still use it exclusively for my reloading needs. I do have some nicer accessories to go along with it and have since upgraded to an electronic scale but the beam scales are good starters. BTW, I haved used my same beam scale since 1984 so I figured 2011 would be a good year to upgrade. I reload for 5 different pistol and 7 different Rifle cartridges. My Rock Chucker does them all. No Progressive or Turret Presses here yet. Single Stage is the best way to go as a beginner. It keeps you focused and on task. The starter kits for reloading presses are a good foundation, but you will need accessories. Case Prep is extremely important. Lyman and Lee make great accessories as does RCBS, Hornady, You name it. I buy my powder and primers locally so I don't have to pay haz shipping and I would suggest that you find a local source for those components if possible. If not, well you have come to the right place here, because if it can be found on line, our guys have probably already got it saved to their book marks...LOL.
I am but one person and one opinion here. Around here, opinions are like arm pits, everyone has at least one or two and the other guy probably thinks they stink. But we are a cordial bunch and we do not insult each others' opinions or attack each other. We Discuss options, stories and experiences and this is indeed a VERY civil campfire. These guys police themselves. Of course you will have guys like WildCatter and myself horseplaying and stealing each others S'mores and throwing flaming marshmallows at each other but usually nobody gets hurt..... Just ignore those of us who act like sugared up ten year olds drinking Red Bull...What goes up must come down and we will either calm down or pass out from sheer exhaustion eventually.
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