Pistol Reloading

[m60g]

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]

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........

[dennisc]

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]

I load on an old rock chucker. Have been for around 5 years.

[Grizzman]

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.

[Old Draftsman]

WTF,O!

I just graduated up to a Rock Chucker... I have to load em like I shoot em, one at a time.

[Grizzman]

Originally Posted by Old Draftsman

WTF,O!

I just graduated up to a Rock Chucker... I have to load em like I shoot em, one at a time.

What did you upgrade from.....a handheld press?

[Old Draftsman]

Originally Posted by Grizzman

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. I am still a rank novice at reloading but having fun.


This one...

[Olympus]

Depends on how fast you plan on burning through the ammo....