So I've been thinking about trying out reloading

[XJ]

And other than the prospect of yet another way to spend hours penniless and alone, it seems like a grand idea. Not trying to duplicate the surplus loadings, but intending to do the expensive rounds that favor brass retention like 44, 45-70, and precision 308 when I get around to that.

So I've already bought and read the usual manuals, been down to Sportsman's to drool, and just wanted to ask if anyone used the Redding T-7 as it would seem to be an option to the RockChucker + future piggyback upgrade. Dillion seems a bit too much to begin with.

Anyone have experience with a T7?

[Colorado Osprey]

For someone new to reloading I would recommend any single stage press.

Any progressive is a little overwhelming to set up and oversee to make sure everything is running properly for someone who isn't experienced.

The T-7 Redding is a nice press with is turret style. It will allow you to set up the dies and leave them alone until you change cartridges or bullet sizes. You also can set up each die as you need it. You could set up one die like a single stage. I would recommend to purchase an additional turret for each cartridge you intend to reload....that way your dies are always already set up.

I have never purchased a turret, and still have a RCBS Rockchucker single stage press that I have been using for over 30 years.

In addition I do now also have progressives for volume loading, but the single stage still gets it's work outs.

[Hoser]

You should swing by the house. I have a few different reloaders. I can run you through the basics.

I know a few guys like turret presses. I dont care for them at all.

The RCBS piggyback was actually created in hell to torture those still on Earth.

Just get a quality single stage like a Redding or RCBS or better yet, a Dillon 550 and be done with it.

The Dillons arent really that expensive. A lot of guys start off with a single stage and end up with a progressive. So the $150 they spent there could have bought a case of 4,000 9mm bullets.

Kinda like when people say they want to buy a Dillon 650. I tell them to keep saving and get the 1050. Half the time, two years later they sell their 650 and get a 1050...

Spend once and do it wisely. That way you only end up crying once.

[thedave1164]

I agree with the above posters, buy a dillon and save some money in the long run.

The piggy back system is poor at best.

Dillon is guaranteed for life. Buy it once and never have to spend a dime on it again.

[moses]

I have a dillion 550 and love it!!!!