Selecting An Ammunition Reloading Press

 

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Ammunition Reloading Presses

Selecting the correct reloading press reloading press to reload your used ammunition cases can be a confusing task. There are many factors to consider. How much reloading do you plan to do? What can you afford? How much time do you have for reloading? Reloading presses range from simple to complex. Each press has its strengths and weaknesses. See our Ammunition Reloading Page.

 

TYPES OF RELOADING PRESSES

Single-Stage Reloading Press
Most common, most affordable type of reloading press.

Advantages
Lower cost, best alignment of die & ram, Smaller and lighter, Higher Strength, Low maintenance

Disadvantages
Slow reloading (You must change out and adjust dies every time you change operations
 

 

 

Turret Single-Stage Reloading Press
Features a multi-station top turret with multiple die stations

Advantages
Faster reloading, multiple dies, allows the use of threaded powder measures (eliminates need for a powder measure stand), low maintenance, moderate cost

Disadvantages
Potential for slight misalignment of die & ram common, increased cost, Not quite as strong as a standard press
 

 

 

Progressive Reloading Press
Much faster loading than single-stage presses. With each throw of the handle, several operations take place at once.
Station 1 - the shell is resized and de-primed
Station 2 - the shell gets primed, charged with powder and flared at the mouth to accept the bullet
Station 3 - a bullet is placed into the case mouth by hand, then seated
Station 4 - the case is crimped.

Advantages
Fastest way to reload
Disadvantages
Highest cost, High-maintenance, Often proprietary (the press may only accept dies and equipment made by the same manufacturer (which may be more expensive and more difficult to obtain)
 

 

 

Reloading Hand Press
Hand-held loading are small, portable, easy to use and allow you to load anywhere (such as at the range or out in the boonies).

Advantages
Lowest cost, portable, low maintenance, slower reloading
Disadvantages
Slow reloading, some take proprietary dies, may require greater strength and be harder to operate due
to greater force required for sizing, etc.
 

 

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In Summary:

BUY A SINGLE STAGE PRESS
If you have lots of time and little money and don't do a lot of reloading.

BUY A TURRET PRESS
If you are a beginner re-loader or do a fair amount of reloading but don't want to spend a lot of time or money.

BUY A PROGRESSIVE PRESS
If you are loading primarily for pistol and plan to do a lot of reloading, have plenty of money and little time.

 

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