[aigel]

Guys,

Thanks a ton for the great input and your opinions! I am always amazed how much we have in common on the board in terms of interests ...

I did look at cheaper presses but then I would probably be unhappy when it got to reloading rifle rounds. I can buy a basic Lee for $40 but then once I need to go to rifle calibers, it will be another $150.

The turret sounds nice, but to Jeff's point, this isn't going to be a rush job and a nice thing to do on a rainy day. I will plan on loading 50-100 rounds at a time, so changing dies won't kill me on time. Also, the turret is not an O frame and a lot more $.

I went over the RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme kit with a fine toothed comb. Much of it is okay quality, but I don't need many of the items, i.e. a hex key set or the Nosler reload manual. Also, the powder measure supplied has a large cylinder, suited for rifle rounds, but not for smaller pistol load. I'd want to buy a small cylinder model because I will want to get my feet wet with loading small revolver rounds. For rifle rounds, I am pretty sure I'll want to tickle loads and weigh each one. I also think the Rock Chucker Supreme comes with a priming arm on the press, so why have a manual priming tool added? I can always buy that later if I feel the need.

Currently found what looks to be a new Rock Chucker Supreme on CL for $130. Not bad - the cheapest I can find it online currently is $150. I'll start putting something together over time here, there isn't any rush.

Last but not least - I was at Bass Pro today and figured I could buy some powder and primers, as those are not shipped easliy ($20 HAZMAT fee). I found the powder to be pricey and the primers (I was looking at CCI 500) were out of stock.

So, what primers to I buy and what powder for loading non magnum target pistol / revolver calibers? A powder that could double on rifle rounds would be even better. I am starting to think that $20 hazmat shipping is fairly easily covered by the reduction in price buying online and the availability. By the time I drive by every gun store in town, I'll have blown $20 on fuel.

Where do you buy bullets? I'm thinking copper plated semi wad cutters for the revolvers?

Thanks again and keep the ideas coming!

George