Mikej Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I am new to re-loading and have a Dillon 650 set-up for 45 ACP. Things are going pretty well and I am learning every time I use it, but I wonder if I might want a single stage press also. I think sometimes I would like to take it slow and just knock out a few rounds to play with. What is a nice simple press that I could add to my bench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Advertise in the classifieds for a SS press. Any of the name brands will work well if not abused by the previous owner. You will also need dies and possibly a primer seating tool, although you can use the press to prime. I see very little use for a SS press though. Because of back problems I can only sit at the press or computer for a short time. I'm retired so I can reload 50 at a time and after a couple weeks have all the ammo I need for the season or and experimental run. FWIW Richard PS: I have been reloading for over 30 years and have never regretted giving up my SS press! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 +1 I also have a 650, it is a pain to do load development with, and it may be a little overwhelming for someone new to re-loading, but it's really the only press you need. also if you get a single stage press, you'll also need, a new powder measure, loading blocks, priming tool, dies. I started on a rock chucker, life was good until I upgraded to a dillon 450. left the rock chucker bolted to the bench for 3 years, never used it, took it off and gave it away. upgraded to a 650, my old 450 sat there for 6 years, used it maybe once or twice a year, I needed the room, took that one off and gave it away also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 rishii, when you want to upgrade to the 1050 I'll take the 650. Just kidding Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle O Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I was given a rock chucker, and I use it to do all my .223 resizing (Other prep in between), then back to the 550 for priming, charging, and seating. works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD45 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 The RCBS Rockchucker, any Redding, and most other name brand single-stage presses should work great. But if you want a cheap press to load a box of about anything, look at the tiny C-type press made by Lee. When I first started I loaded thousands of rounds on that press, including .338 Win. Mag. cases. I believe that Lee still sells it new for under $25. There should be a few used ones on the internet. The only bad part is you have to unbolt it from the bench to empty spent primers, or you can drill a hole underneath and design your own primer catcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfwobbly Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) A single stage press does come in handy for rifle reloading, de-capping, highly controlled experimental ammo, and other various reloading odd jobs. It makes sense for the full-spectrum reloader to have one. It does not make sense for you to spend a lot of money to acquire one though. My favorite SS for this position is the Lyman T-Mag turret. You can keep up to 6 dies permanently mounted and just by turning the turret, bring them into position. It's extraordinarily handy to keep a Universal De-Capping Die in place for use at a moment's notice. Edited March 26, 2009 by rfwobbly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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