So I have been looking to get started reloading (.223 and 9mm) and after lots of studying, I have put together a list of items that I would like to purchase for my system. I realize that there are several items that I could probably downsize (Electric Case Prep as one example), but I was surprised at the overall cost once I started adding things up. Without a lot of price comparing yet, and not shopping around, here is what I see from pricing at Midway USA:
-Hornady Lock-and Load Progressive Press - $405
-Hornady Bushings (extra for second caliber) - $29
-Hornady Lock and load electric case prep (chamfering, deburring, etc.) - $93
-Hornady Primer pocket cleaners (lg and sm) - $9
-Hornady Press shellplates (2, one for each caliber) - $68
-Hornady Case trimmer - $69
-Lyman digital scale - $60
-Frankford Arsenal tumbler, separator - $75
-Reloading trays - $40
-Case lube, lube trays and case neck brushes - $40
-Dillon Primer Flip Tray - $30
-Bullet puller - $30
I am already at $948 without any taxes or shipping, and I still have not added in any dies or reloading supplies (primers, powder, bullets). I already have calipers and a Lyman's 48 ed. book.
This puts me easily over $1,000 without any supplies. Does this seem right?
Are there items I should cut or downsize (the Hornady electric case prep for example)? Items I should upsize (the Lyman scale for example)? I know I want to go with a progressive press, so even though I could save money by going with a single stage press, I am convinced that a progressive press is the way to go.
Any help or advice here would be greatly appreciated.
-Hornady Lock-and Load Progressive Press - $405
-Hornady Bushings (extra for second caliber) - $29
-Hornady Lock and load electric case prep (chamfering, deburring, etc.) - $93
-Hornady Primer pocket cleaners (lg and sm) - $9
-Hornady Press shellplates (2, one for each caliber) - $68
-Hornady Case trimmer - $69
-Lyman digital scale - $60
-Frankford Arsenal tumbler, separator - $75
-Reloading trays - $40
-Case lube, lube trays and case neck brushes - $40
-Dillon Primer Flip Tray - $30
-Bullet puller - $30
I am already at $948 without any taxes or shipping, and I still have not added in any dies or reloading supplies (primers, powder, bullets). I already have calipers and a Lyman's 48 ed. book.
This puts me easily over $1,000 without any supplies. Does this seem right?
Are there items I should cut or downsize (the Hornady electric case prep for example)? Items I should upsize (the Lyman scale for example)? I know I want to go with a progressive press, so even though I could save money by going with a single stage press, I am convinced that a progressive press is the way to go.
Any help or advice here would be greatly appreciated.