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g3ninfiniteXFirst Sergeant
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what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/22/2017
what is the best one stop pop i can buy to reload 308. thanks for your time and consideration.
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fursniper
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/22/2017
Both Hornady and RCBS sell "kits" (for lack of a better word) which usually include much of what is required (press, choice of dies usually for one caliber, trimmer, powder measure, etc, but I've never seen one that included everything one usually needs for a complete set up. Which is the "best" is highly subjective. But either can be a good entry level starting point. Most high quality reloading set ups include components from across several manufacturers of reloading equipment. The only items unique to 308 really would be the dies and trimmer set up. Check out some of the pinned reloading threads perhaps to get a better feel for a complete equipment list.
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gunsnjeepsXFirst Sergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/22/2017
When I bought my RCBS kit in 95, Rockchucker, it came with the scale, dispenser, and trimmer. I think the kit now doesn't have the trimmer. The only advantage to a lot is if it has what you are looking for not something you are going to replace after a few months. What kind of volume are you loading? I like my T7. Some people will say the turret is a waste. I like setting my die and not having to take it out of the press like the Rockchucker. I also load on a 650, one head for brass prep and one for loading. I use both depending on how many I am loading and still load low volume on the Rockchucker if I am doing something like .222 Rem.
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sporteriiXGunny Sergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/23/2017 Last edited 01/23/2017 by sporterii
If you are not yet reloading, a good book like the Speer manual and a Ruckchucker kit. Kit comes with a second book. Some basic tools for checking and assembling components and a set of full length does.
No one stop to it.
Instruction speeds the process if you know someone.
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morganlamprechtXFirst Sergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/23/2017 Last edited 01/23/2017 by morganlamprecht
a dillon 650XL w/ casefeeder ordered set up for 308 and throwing 8208xbr
from fired brass to 125 rounds in 11 minutes
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Jimmy31593XGunny Sergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/23/2017
You are much better off buying the items you want separately and making your own "kit".
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spawnof918vXFirst Sergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/23/2017
^^^^^^^^^^^^ +1
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ChristCrossXSergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/23/2017
+1 on above comments
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winniedonkeyXSergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/23/2017
Buy the pieces you want and do solid research. There are so many good products out there from many companies, big and small.
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padom
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/24/2017 Last edited 01/24/2017 by padom
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BlackFenix
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bulletpusher1XGunny Sergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/24/2017
Padom said it except,I use Redding fl die and Forester seating die on a coax.
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Grunt72XSergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/24/2017
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MarinePMI
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/24/2017 Last edited 01/24/2017 by MarinePMI
Reloading good ammunition has a lot to do with the reloader, as much as it does the equipment...
JMTCW...
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tikifrei
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/24/2017
Curious what you think of the whidden dies vs forster. I am collecting gear to start reloading as well. I have the co-ax press.
Thanks
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padom
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/24/2017
I use Forster after testing/using all the known brand dies out there and I had the lowest runout with Forster FL sizing dies and Forster Ultra Micrometer dies with Redding coming in second. I now only use Forster dies.
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g3ninfiniteXFirst Sergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/24/2017
thanks Padom and everyone
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what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/22/2017
what is the best one stop pop i can buy to reload 308. thanks for your time and consideration.
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fursniper
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1131 posts this site
Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/22/2017
Both Hornady and RCBS sell "kits" (for lack of a better word) which usually include much of what is required (press, choice of dies usually for one caliber, trimmer, powder measure, etc, but I've never seen one that included everything one usually needs for a complete set up. Which is the "best" is highly subjective. But either can be a good entry level starting point. Most high quality reloading set ups include components from across several manufacturers of reloading equipment. The only items unique to 308 really would be the dies and trimmer set up. Check out some of the pinned reloading threads perhaps to get a better feel for a complete equipment list.
Rate now:
gunsnjeepsXFirst Sergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/22/2017
When I bought my RCBS kit in 95, Rockchucker, it came with the scale, dispenser, and trimmer. I think the kit now doesn't have the trimmer. The only advantage to a lot is if it has what you are looking for not something you are going to replace after a few months. What kind of volume are you loading? I like my T7. Some people will say the turret is a waste. I like setting my die and not having to take it out of the press like the Rockchucker. I also load on a 650, one head for brass prep and one for loading. I use both depending on how many I am loading and still load low volume on the Rockchucker if I am doing something like .222 Rem.
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sporteriiXGunny Sergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/23/2017 Last edited 01/23/2017 by sporterii
If you are not yet reloading, a good book like the Speer manual and a Ruckchucker kit. Kit comes with a second book. Some basic tools for checking and assembling components and a set of full length does.
No one stop to it.
Instruction speeds the process if you know someone.
Rate now:
morganlamprechtXFirst Sergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/23/2017 Last edited 01/23/2017 by morganlamprecht
a dillon 650XL w/ casefeeder ordered set up for 308 and throwing 8208xbr
from fired brass to 125 rounds in 11 minutes
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Jimmy31593XGunny Sergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/23/2017
You are much better off buying the items you want separately and making your own "kit".
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spawnof918vXFirst Sergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/23/2017
^^^^^^^^^^^^ +1
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ChristCrossXSergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/23/2017
+1 on above comments
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winniedonkeyXSergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/23/2017
Buy the pieces you want and do solid research. There are so many good products out there from many companies, big and small.
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padom
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/24/2017 Last edited 01/24/2017 by padom
- Chargemaster 1500
- Rock Chucker or Co-Ax if you have the money
- Mitutoyo Calipers
- Forster Ultra Micrometer Seater 308
- Forster Benchrest FL sizing die
- Hornady Case Comparator set and 308 Modified Case
- Hornady Bullet Comparator set
- 21st Century Hand Primer if you have the money but can use your press to prime to start
- Saturn 30cal powder funnel
- Lee or similar universal decapping die
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BlackFenix
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what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/24/2017
padom wrote:
^^^^^^^^ Agree 100%- Chargemaster 1500
- Rock Chucker or Co-Ax if you have the money
- Mitutoyo Calipers
- Forster Ultra Micrometer Seater 308
- Forster Benchrest FL sizing die
- Hornady Case Comparator set and 308 Modified Case
- Hornady Bullet Comparator set
- 21st Century Hand Primer if you have the money but can use your press to prime to start
- Saturn 30cal powder funnel
- Lee or similar universal decapping die
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bulletpusher1XGunny Sergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/24/2017
Padom said it except,I use Redding fl die and Forester seating die on a coax.
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Grunt72XSergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/24/2017
padom wrote:
That's hilarious! I use every single tool on that list and you are spot on! Great information for newbies.- Chargemaster 1500
- Rock Chucker or Co-Ax if you have the money
- Mitutoyo Calipers
- Forster Ultra Micrometer Seater 308
- Forster Benchrest FL sizing die
- Hornady Case Comparator set and 308 Modified Case
- Hornady Bullet Comparator set
- 21st Century Hand Primer if you have the money but can use your press to prime to start
- Saturn 30cal powder funnel
- Lee or similar universal decapping die
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MarinePMI
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/24/2017 Last edited 01/24/2017 by MarinePMI
Reloading good ammunition has a lot to do with the reloader, as much as it does the equipment...
JMTCW...
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tikifrei
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/24/2017
Curious what you think of the whidden dies vs forster. I am collecting gear to start reloading as well. I have the co-ax press.
Thanks
Rate now:
padom
XFirst Sergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/24/2017
I use Forster after testing/using all the known brand dies out there and I had the lowest runout with Forster FL sizing dies and Forster Ultra Micrometer dies with Redding coming in second. I now only use Forster dies.
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g3ninfiniteXFirst Sergeant
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Re: what is the highest quality prebuilt 308 reloading kit
01/24/2017
thanks Padom and everyone
