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Old 03-18-2012, 07:50 AM
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JDL.... Also not qualified to make your decision as to whether or not to reload. THAT said (standard disclaimer-lol) the Lee Classic turret press is a good choice. I use one myself, in addition to a Rockchucker. The advantage for you is that once you have the removable turret set properly, it will hold its tolerances quite well (not too many adjustments once its set up correctly.) Remove the auto advance ratchet on the press, and you have a VERY servicable single stage press (to the point of other respondents) that can be hand turned to the next operation.

All of this said. I have some experience with friends with MS. Your wife is very wise to have some reservations. My sincere suggestion is that you find a reloading partner, and only charge and seat loads when you two are together. Four eyes and two brains are better than one. There are a lot of steps in reloading that can be done alone, so you would have plenty to do. I.E.

1. cleaning
2. Depriming/case prep
3. priming ( I prefer Hand priming)
4. Belling / Flaring of Cases

All the above can be done by yourself. Having an extra set of eyes and hands to check powder charges, and to seat and taper crimp the final rounds? This is where your MS MAY (and I stress MAY... only you, your Doctor and the Mrs. know your limitations) require the assistance of a trusted friend.

I would suggest a Wilson or Dillon "Pistol Max Gage" in all calibers you are reloading for. It checks the critical dimensions of the completed round. It's basically a "go-nogo" gage. If the round fits, it will fit in your chamber. If it don't... it won't. I don't put a lot of lead down my barrels, I prefer Montana Gold FMJ or JHP in 230 grain. I buy them in 1000 - 2000 lots. (I'm getting lazy, don't want to work at getting the lead out).

Good luck in your decisions. And show your wife this thread. Talk it through with her. "its a good thing."
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