I know we have several guys here that reload ammunition, and I am looking to start up as well. I have heard conflicting advice on whether to start with a kit or build it piece-by-piece, but for the sake of this thread, let's just look at kits.
I can currently get the Hornady Classic Lock-N-Load kit for around $250, the RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme kit for ~$300, or the Lee Classic Turret kit for around $230. All prices are shipped to my front door.
I think all three seem to be fine presses, and obviously the Lee has the convenience factor of being a turret, but both the Hornady and the RCBS are/can be equipped with Hornady's Lock-N-Load die system, which negates some of the disadvantage of a single stage vs. a turret. The RCBS currently has a $50 rebate, and the Hornady offers a redemption for 500 free bullets.
Thoughts on any advantages to one over the others?
I can currently get the Hornady Classic Lock-N-Load kit for around $250, the RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme kit for ~$300, or the Lee Classic Turret kit for around $230. All prices are shipped to my front door.
I think all three seem to be fine presses, and obviously the Lee has the convenience factor of being a turret, but both the Hornady and the RCBS are/can be equipped with Hornady's Lock-N-Load die system, which negates some of the disadvantage of a single stage vs. a turret. The RCBS currently has a $50 rebate, and the Hornady offers a redemption for 500 free bullets.
Thoughts on any advantages to one over the others?