Is it cheaper to reload 223s and 308s with a press rather than just buying a box of them? I heard that with the cost of buying all the equipment needed (press, dies, etc), it really doesn't make a difference and most people do it only for extreme accuracy. Is that true?
@Nelmistro It just cost me < $21 per hundred to reload with high end components in 223. A box of just OK 30-06 cost over $20 for 20 rounds. I just reloaded with Sierra MatchKings and I was under 40 cents a round or $8 for a box of 20
Hi Paul, You may want to wear latex gloves when handling brass that's coated w. case lube. I don't know about Dillon's, but several other case lube compounds have benzine in them. If you have carbide dies, you prob. don't need the case lube anyway. Cheers.
GOOD POINT ! I just rechecked and the Dillon Case Lube conatains lanolin and isopropyl alcohol so it should be OK. I know I don't need the lube and it works fine without it but with the lube it runs like silk ! For 50 rounds may not be worth it , when I am doing 500+ rounds it just makes it so easy and smooth.
Thanks so much for your overview. It was informative. I am in the market for this 650 press. Where is the best plce to buy? New or used. I will be reloading 223, 308, 45, 38, and 5.7
@clintmilt1 The price is the same anywhere you buy a Dillon or you can buy it from Dillon or you can buy it used and save the tax. Used presses sell for about as much as new ones because Dillion's have a no BS warrenty so you can keep it forever and it's always in warrenty with no receipt. SWEET or what !
Thanks for the advice..I want to get into reloading and its nice to see someone that suggest something more basic..Part of me says spend the extra money and get what you're gonna move up too.??But the Safety side of me says get used to the process first?If done wrong it can blow up in your face. Do i really need a reloader that can do 400 rounds per hour?Also at the same time if i can make it cheaper i can shoot more??Thats a good thing.lol How many times can reuse that casings.?
Now this is cool for me anyway!! I am getting into reloading to match my ammo to a given rifle. And experiement with different loads and how they group!
Is it cheaper to reload 223s and 308s with a press rather than just buying a box of them? I heard that with the cost of buying all the equipment needed (press, dies, etc), it really doesn't make a difference and most people do it only for extreme accuracy. Is that true?
Nelmistro 1 month ago
@Nelmistro It just cost me < $21 per hundred to reload with high end components in 223. A box of just OK 30-06 cost over $20 for 20 rounds. I just reloaded with Sierra MatchKings and I was under 40 cents a round or $8 for a box of 20
PaulsWackyWorld 1 month ago
Great intro video. Have been looking to get one of these. Knowledge is power. Thanks for sharing.
SquidwardLWRC 2 months ago
That thing is handier than a pocket on a shirt!
DSMattitude 3 months ago
thanks for the tutorial paul.
totallyshamanistic 3 months ago
Hi Paul, You may want to wear latex gloves when handling brass that's coated w. case lube. I don't know about Dillon's, but several other case lube compounds have benzine in them. If you have carbide dies, you prob. don't need the case lube anyway. Cheers.
bartofilms 3 months ago
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GOOD POINT ! I just rechecked and the Dillon Case Lube conatains lanolin and isopropyl alcohol so it should be OK. I know I don't need the lube and it works fine without it but with the lube it runs like silk ! For 50 rounds may not be worth it , when I am doing 500+ rounds it just makes it so easy and smooth.
PaulsWackyWorld 3 months ago
Thanks so much for your overview. It was informative. I am in the market for this 650 press. Where is the best plce to buy? New or used. I will be reloading 223, 308, 45, 38, and 5.7
clintmilt1 4 months ago
@clintmilt1 The price is the same anywhere you buy a Dillon or you can buy it from Dillon or you can buy it used and save the tax. Used presses sell for about as much as new ones because Dillion's have a no BS warrenty so you can keep it forever and it's always in warrenty with no receipt. SWEET or what !
PaulsWackyWorld 3 months ago
great vid,way to go!
getsomeanthrax 4 months ago
Thanks for the advice..I want to get into reloading and its nice to see someone that suggest something more basic..Part of me says spend the extra money and get what you're gonna move up too.??But the Safety side of me says get used to the process first?If done wrong it can blow up in your face. Do i really need a reloader that can do 400 rounds per hour?Also at the same time if i can make it cheaper i can shoot more??Thats a good thing.lol How many times can reuse that casings.?
onebigkahuna69 4 months ago
how do you adjust the depth the primer is pushed in?
MrThumbwii 4 months ago
awesome, thanks!
vanhustler 9 months ago
Funny ,,, it's not shown in my manual ???? I think it goes there ??? It's always been there ? Looks like it's made to go there ??
PaulsWackyWorld 1 year ago
Now this is cool for me anyway!! I am getting into reloading to match my ammo to a given rifle. And experiement with different loads and how they group!
Thanks paul!!
AldridgeHalenFreak 1 year ago