Reloading is the one part of the hobby I haven’t jumped into.

My EDC is a .38 special.

The other calibers I have in my collection are: .300 blk 5.56 NATO .308 Winchester 9 mm .45 ACP .22LR (Don’t plan on reloading) 12 Gauge

Probably picking up my first .32 ACP soon

I’ve read a bit about progressive presses versus single stage.

https://www.dillonprecision.com/s000082

This seems like a do-it-all choice. But very pricey. Out of my budget by far.

Any recommendations for something a bit more conservative?

  • jerebediah@fosscad.ioEnglish
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    28 days ago

    I started with a Dillon XL650. I can’t recommend it enough. Additionally, I began with pistol calibers because they are much easier to set up and reload. If you get into 300 blk/556, there is a lot more prep work to get started. Don’t sleep on Lee Carbide dies. At first, I only wanted Dillon, but man, are they expensive. It takes a lot to recoup the money in 9mm and 556. You will save more per round with the 300 blk, 308, and 45 ACP. Shotgun is a whole new system and won’t be compatible with the press, I believe.