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I have started to sell my budget manager on reloading. I need significant help in cost estimating and picking a brand of press to purchase. I like the Hornady Lock-N-Load Auto Progressives price, reported load consistency and standard features. But I am open to the facts about any company to help make my decision. Quality seems to be a tie between each company Dillon and Hornady both offering lifetime "no BS" warranties.
My numbers, I figured the components to reload .45 ACP will cost about .13 cents a round, is that a realistic number? Quick math told me that .223 will provide a bigger round savings, but quick math is notoriously inaccurate. I have a bunch of unknowns, for example how many times can .45 brass be reloaded safely how about .223? I have read that buying in bulk will provide big savings, how much is "bulk".
I would like some kind of powder check (no squib or doubles). Is this check a gimmick or is a functional piece of equipment?
Also, if you could list the accessories that you have found indispensable that would be greatly appreciated.
These are my reloading needs:
.45 ACP
.223 win (match grade). After rereading Gene's post, am I to assume that the progressives are not good at rifle ammo loading?
9mm and perhaps .44 magnum down the line.
Thank you!
TJ
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