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1-XD9er · 08-17-2005, 10:42 AM

Hello all, I'm thinking of starting to reload again. In the past(10years ago) I used to reload 9mm and .40S&W using a Lee progressive machine. I have since sold everything I had and need to buy new equipment. What do you guys use or suggest and how much did you pay for everything needed?

XdSniper · 08-17-2005, 10:57 AM

300-400 for press, 35-40 each set of dies, reloading components....i think i got into it for around $600....

**Old School** · 08-17-2005, 11:05 AM

If you go the 550 route, you are looking at $800 +/- when you are done with the setup, including caliper, primer tube, flip tray, cleaner, press, etc, etc, etc.

ichy_trigger · 08-17-2005, 01:35 PM

In all honesty, you can get started cheaper than buying a Dillon press but when you factor in the customer service, lifetime warranty and quality of ammo that it produces, why sped money on a cheaper press to only later wish that you would have bought the Dillon. Sure, I have a Lee scale, I just ordered frankford Arsenal tumbler, etc.. but for my press, I go Dillon all the way. I do have a Lee single stage that I use for the limited amount of rifle and .44 ammo that I load but I do regret buying the Dillon so late in life.

Oldschool is probably close to the right price for everything you will need and it will definately take some time to recoup your investment but if you shoot alot or want to taylor your loads, its invaluable.

jdavionic · 08-17-2005, 06:14 PM

I know there are advantages beyond financial for loading rifle rounds (and probably for handgun ammo too). But if you are only focused on it being more cost effective for those that shoot a lot, has anyone analyzed what the breakeven point is for loading your own?

JD McDorce · 08-17-2005, 08:29 PM

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R/T Performance · 08-18-2005, 06:28 AM

Pistol only square deal b 300 ebay scale 30 tumbler 60 seprater 35 powder primer cases bullets 100=550-600 All my equitment is dillon except for cailper already had those also price per round calculator here
http://www.handloads.com/calc/loadingCosts.asp
For fourty cal 2.19/100 primers ,16.99/1# tite group Wich I used 4 grains I use 3 for minor 5 for major,250 berrys plate are 17.00
.0976/round+4.78/50 or 95 per 1000

ampleworks · 08-18-2005, 12:51 PM

If you're a USPSA member, check out their classifieds, if not try Brian Enos' forum classifieds (brianenos.com/forums). Routinely you can get a press from there cheaper than new.

With Dillon's no bull**** warranty, call them up, tell them you bought it used, if there are some minor pieces missing, its likely they'll replace them as "warranty". If you're unsure about something, the guys in the technical sales department knows about all there is to know about the press.

1-800-223-4570

fjmjr · 08-18-2005, 05:03 PM

If you want to go with single stage equipment , you can get started cheap, rcbs supreme $107, scale most brands $ 50 to 60 , dies 30ish, powder measure from $25 Lee 0n up $140 Redding, go to www.midway.com

JD McDorce · 08-18-2005, 06:01 PM

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08-17-2005, 10:42 AM	#1
1-XD9er XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wylie, Texas Posts: 69	Thinking of reloading. How much to get started? Hello all, I'm thinking of starting to reload again. In the past(10years ago) I used to reload 9mm and .40S&W using a Lee progressive machine. I have since sold everything I had and need to buy new equipment. What do you guys use or suggest and how much did you pay for everything needed? __________________ XD-9 service w/wolff guide rod & #21 spring, slide refinished(gunkote) in OD Green Glock 27 Mossberg 500 Persuader 12ga Glock 23 -sold Ruger P95 -sold Ruger P345 -traded Bersa Thunder 380 -sold

08-17-2005, 11:05 AM	#3
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,626	If you go the 550 route, you are looking at $800 +/- when you are done with the setup, including caliper, primer tube, flip tray, cleaner, press, etc, etc, etc. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

08-17-2005, 01:35 PM	#4
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,525	In all honesty, you can get started cheaper than buying a Dillon press but when you factor in the customer service, lifetime warranty and quality of ammo that it produces, why sped money on a cheaper press to only later wish that you would have bought the Dillon. Sure, I have a Lee scale, I just ordered frankford Arsenal tumbler, etc.. but for my press, I go Dillon all the way. I do have a Lee single stage that I use for the limited amount of rifle and .44 ammo that I load but I do regret buying the Dillon so late in life. Oldschool is probably close to the right price for everything you will need and it will definately take some time to recoup your investment but if you shoot alot or want to taylor your loads, its invaluable. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

08-18-2005, 06:28 AM	#7
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,491	Pistol only square deal b 300 ebay scale 30 tumbler 60 seprater 35 powder primer cases bullets 100=550-600 All my equitment is dillon except for cailper already had those also price per round calculator here http://www.handloads.com/calc/loadingCosts.asp For fourty cal 2.19/100 primers ,16.99/1# tite group Wich I used 4 grains I use 3 for minor 5 for major,250 berrys plate are 17.00 .0976/round+4.78/50 or 95 per 1000 __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

08-18-2005, 12:51 PM	#8
ampleworks XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Communistic Ohio Posts: 1,159	If you're a USPSA member, check out their classifieds, if not try Brian Enos' forum classifieds (brianenos.com/forums). Routinely you can get a press from there cheaper than new. With Dillon's no bull** warranty, call them up, tell them you bought it used, if there are some minor pieces missing, its likely they'll replace them as "warranty". If you're unsure about something, the guys in the technical sales department knows about all there is to know about the press. 1-800-223-4570 __________________ Ampleworks**

08-17-2005, 10:57 AM	#2
XdSniper XDTalk Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 47	300-400 for press, 35-40 each set of dies, reloading components....i think i got into it for around $600....

08-17-2005, 06:14 PM	#5
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	I know there are advantages beyond financial for loading rifle rounds (and probably for handgun ammo too). But if you are only focused on it being more cost effective for those that shoot a lot, has anyone analyzed what the breakeven point is for loading your own?

08-17-2005, 08:29 PM	#6
JD McDorce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 1,267	-deleted-

08-18-2005, 05:03 PM	#9
fjmjr XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mo Posts: 10	If you want to go with single stage equipment , you can get started cheap, rcbs supreme $107, scale most brands $ 50 to 60 , dies 30ish, powder measure from $25 Lee 0n up $140 Redding, go to www.midway.com

08-18-2005, 06:01 PM	#10
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