Eddie6363 Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Im wanting to gt into reloading cartridges, is this any good? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332044617418?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 It'll do the job nicely, but do your homework and make sure you can get parts for it or that'll fit it. You won't save any money, unless you can get shot cheap. It seems a tad over-priced to me and I'm surprised the the "well known auction site" haven't removed it - they did when I was selling one, against the rules apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 What about the powder bushes + other bits such as the reize tube. because it is old there may be problems with what might fit it such as Mec bushes unless you can make your own on a lathe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarepeg Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 That is expensive, much better and cheaper around. As said bushings are hard to come by and not ones you can knock up on a lathe like for square bar. I would personally steer clear at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Way over priced had one long years ago .Theres better presses out there and cheaper like Mec. Dipper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Far too dear and parts not available. Get a Mec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 I have one of those,good press but that`s overpriced imho.You`d want all the bushes with it you can get ,as they`re like rocking horse doings !Difficult to make too as its the round bar type.Built to withstand a bomb tho`.Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 As said far too expensive get a Mec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie6363 Posted November 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Ok, thanks for the replies, has anyone got any recommendations of what model to get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 I've got a 9000 in 12 and a Sizemaster in 28 and both are nice. Reloading is a mixture of things. It is a hobby in it own right. And you can churn out ammo that suits your needs. But unless you are making anything other than 20 and 12 or sort of specialised loads such as heavies or non tox you won't save money and If you are only shooting small amounts then it would be cheaper to buy them. You have to have a bit of a mechanical leaning to get your head around the recipes the components and setting the machine up to produce the best finish and be of a calm nature to be able to resolve problems with the loading process which will happen without throwing the lot in the bin. Things like no primer or the primer goes in crooked. The powder bridges and doesn't drop. You forget to put a wad in and the shot goes into the powder. The shot goes all over the place. The column length is to long and the crimp won't form and a multitude of other things that can and will go wrong BUT when it is all adjusted and running smoothly and the reloads look and perform like bought cartridges It is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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