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Right now I only reload for my 2 Coopers, .204, .223
Do I need a progressive to do pistol ammo, or can I do just as well with the old Rock Chucker?
NAMVET72
12-09-2011, 01:19 AM
I tell people that reload you can reload either way..... I use a Progressive Press, but I have been reloading for well over 20 years........
Clyde
dennisc
12-09-2011, 07:43 AM
You do not need a progressive press. You could pick up a new or used three die set (I see a set of RCBS 45 acp on Gunbroker for $16) to use in your old Rock Chucker to see if it suits your needs. If you think you may later get a progressive, pick up a nice set of carbide dies that can also be used in your progressive.
I have been using a Dillon 550b for 20 years and find it handy for semi-auto ammunition where I can load up a bunch for a fun day at the range; a person can really crank out rounds pretty quickly.
Good luck,
Dennis
douglas_knott
12-09-2011, 08:56 AM
I load on an old rock chucker. Have been for around 5 years.
Grizzman
12-09-2011, 11:33 AM
I still load everything on a Rock Chucker II.
I'm thinking about getting a progressive primarily for .45, 308 and 30-06, but the single stage has served me just fine for over a decade.
Grizz
Old Draftsman
12-09-2011, 11:57 AM
WTF,O!
I just graduated up to a Rock Chucker... I have to load em like I shoot em, one at a time. :D:outta:
Grizzman
12-09-2011, 03:36 PM
WTF,O!
I just graduated up to a Rock Chucker... I have to load em like I shoot em, one at a time. :D:outta:
What did you upgrade from.....a handheld press?
Old Draftsman
12-09-2011, 05:32 PM
What did you upgrade from.....a handheld press?
nearly, a small Lee press that was ok but kinda weak. I upgraded to that from a hand press nick named the "thighmaster".
That was an experience, doing a hundred rounds on that thing. :banghead: I am still a rank novice at reloading but having fun. :)
http://www.cotep.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=42&pictureid=294
This one...
Olympus
12-09-2011, 10:29 PM
Depends on how fast you plan on burning through the ammo....
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