Thanks to everyone for the replies. Looks like I will be in the market. I’m in no hurry so I would rather wait for a deal on a complete set up from someone wanting to get out of reloading
What is the average cost per round to load 9mm plated target ammo? With the cost of manufactured target ammo averaging around $10 a box of 50 rounds. Is it worth getting into reloading? I have seen used progressive presses with all the equipment needed to start for around 300 - 500 dollars.
I have been reading a lot of reviews. I really like the Dillon 550 but adding everything I would want started getting pricey. I might opt for the Lee classic turret. I like the idea of switching calibers easily without having to readjust a lot of stuff or spend a ton of cash to do it.
If you buy dies other than Lee you don't have to readjust the dies every time you Change them. I have RCBS dies that have held a setting for 40 years. Lee lock rings don't hold a set when changed. Lee dies are ok but bye the time you put good lock rings on them the price is the same as the others. There is a lot to the old saying you get what you pay for.
I have thought the same. I started out with only RCBS dies b/c I had a Rock Chucker press. When I bought my LCT, I got the 223 dies from Lee. As long as you get a turret for each caliber, you don't have re-adjust the dies. Set them, tighten them down, then just switch turrets.
if i was starting out today, i'd probably be buying factory ammo in bulk, and not bother reloading.
But then you wouldn't have your "preferred load". Isn't it worth it just for that? I am currently buying bulk, but I have reloading equipment (single stage) and components. I have been mulling over whether to continue to reload my preferred load, shoot factory stuff, sell my equipment or keep it for the next time ammo gets scarce.
An idea is to shoot factory now and keep reloading stuff for another time.