Reloading press question

[trooperjd]

Okay I'm looking for info on a classic Lee reloading press. It's the original classic press with "o" frame cast metal design. Not the newer aluminum presses. Found a clean one for 60 bucks, and wondered how they measured against the RCBS Rock chucker? I have to start reloading for my 260, as I can't seem to find ammo I like on the shelves in stores. Also for varmint loads like 17 hornet, 22 hornet, 204 and 223.

I'm going to buy a used piece here and there, until I get it all together. Unfortunately it may not all be green in color, but I want quality stuff. Thanks

[bluelund79]

I've never used a RCBS Rockchucker, and while some may scoff, I've had zero issues with my Lee classic. Works very well for what I need it for, and that's making accurate hunting ammo and practice ammo for my rifles, and for making range fodder for my pistols (albeit slowly).

[quackaholic1]

I've used the rock chucker and a Lee turret press before and the Lee was just as good as the RCBS. Buying good dies is one of the keys to reloading.

[H-D]

Lee is good to go...do not hesitate.

[Bowyer]

Lee is horrible! Tell me where it is and I will make sure no poor soul accidently buys it.

[muddyfuzzy]

the lee "o" has nothing on the rcbs rock chucker, it does not even stack up to the rcbs partner press. at one time I owned all three, I have since pawned off my lee to a friend of mine and have kept my rcbs presses. take it from somebody who has owned both, the rcbs is a superior product. with that being said you are pushing fairly small cartridges so a lot of *** is not needed. small cases = less surface area = less friction = less leverage required to size.

[captainsling]

Lee in my opinion makes cheap very entry level products for the most new beginner. Spend the extra change and get RCBS, Redding, Hornady, Leeman, or something else. You will be much more pleased with the results and probably have better consistency.

[Matteo]

Once you decide on a press, make sure you get the hornady bullet seating die that has the sleeve to guide those small bullets when seating them. It makes a big difference. Especially when loading flat base bullets. Here is a link to the one for 22 cal.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/192817/hornady-custom-grade-new-dimension-bullet-seater-die-22-hornet-222-remington-223-remington-22-250-remington

It can be used for 22 hornet and 223 as well as others.

This one should take care of your .17 cal. cartridges

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/219030/hornady-custom-grade-new-dimension-bullet-seater-die-17-remington

This one will do your .20 cal cartridges.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/212053/hornady-custom-grade-new-dimension-bullet-seater-die-204-ruger

[dclifton]

[QUOTE=Matteo;8137622]Once you decide on a press, make sure you get the hornady bullet seating die that has the sleeve to guide those small bullets when seating them. It makes a big difference. Especially when loading flat base bullets. Here is a link to the one for 22 cal.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/192817/hornady-custom-grade-new-dimension-bullet-seater-die-22-hornet-222-remington-223-remington-22-250-remington

It can be used for 22 hornet and 223 as well as others.

This one should take care of your .17 cal. cartridges

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/219030/hornady-custom-grade-new-dimension-bullet-seater-die-17-remington

This one will do your .20 cal cartridges.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/212...-die-204-ruger[/QUOTE


Yup very good seating dies.

I would stick with a Forster, RCBS, Lyman, lees are ok but u will find yourself upgrading