What's your list?

[Aszerigan]

I had an INGO'er ask me, and I had to think about it. So, here it is....

I've owned, used, purchased and sold every piece of equipment in this whole dang reloading world at one point in the last 20 years. Here's the run down of my favorites:

Presses: Dillon Progressive / Rockchucker x3
Dies: Redding
Powder: Hodgdon
Scale: RCBS Chargemaster
Calipers: Dial
Bullets: Hornady (pistol)
& Sierra (rifle)
Primers: CCI
Lube: Hornady One Shot
Cleaning: Hoppes
Gun Oil: Hoppes
That's my list. What's yours?

 

[42769vette]

progressive press dillon

single stage press forster

scale acculab 123 and rcbs 505

powder hodgen extreame

bullet depends on purpose but i like to use the hornady amax if possible

primers fed match in some and regular cci in others

lube oneshot

cleaning i dont have a favorite i usually use remoil

 

[billybob44]

Listed by MY Priorities

1. RCBS 10-10 Scale+Dillon Digital Scale (Read NO Cheap Scale)
2. RCBS Uniflow Measure+Dillon Measure(^^^^ ^^ ^^ Measure)
3.Quality Dies-Redding,Dillon + RCBS (^^^^ ^^ ^^ Dies)
4. Quality measuring tools-Brown+Sharpe calipers, L.C. Wilson,Dillon+MidwayUSA case
gauges. Again, NO room for cheap tools here!
5. Quality presses-Dillon RL550+OLD STYLE RCBS RockChucker (NOT Supreme)
(I seat all primers on my presses)
6. Older Dillon FL2000 Vibratory Case cleaner (20+years old+STILL works!!)
7. RCBS Rotary Case trimmer/collets/pilots+several RCBS file type case trim dies.
8. Several dozen different adapters,fittings,wrenches+pins to support the above tools.

In Summary: YES, I have spent ++ $ on my loading tools over the years. Yes, I have invested in QUALITY tools=I have loaded on the RockChucker for almost 4 decades, on the Dillon almost 3 decades.
IMO, your scale is the MOST important tool on your bench. Your powder measure a close second. Safety wise, the amount of powder in the cases IS of utmost importance.
It really makes me wonder when an new hand loader goes out+buys the very best press on the market, and then sets up the powder metering system with a $9.95 scale??
For the new to loading members: I have been pushing bullets into cases since around '1972', and I can tell you that-How Much Powder that is in the case- is THE key to safe and accurate hand loads.
Thanks for the "Soap Box"--Rant Over...Bill

 

[redwingshooter]

Sing Stage: Lee 4-hole turret
Progressive: Dillon 650
Powder: Hodgdon
Primers: CCI
Pistol bullets: Hornady
Rifle Bullets: Sierra MK's
Scale: Dillon Eliminator
Calipers: S&W dial variety
Lube: RCBS
Cleaning: Hoppes #9
Gun oil: Weapon Shield
Brass: Yes, please!

 

[indygunguy]

Single Stage: Rock Chucker, but dying to try a Forster
Progressive: Hornady Lock n Load
Dies: Redding
Powder: I use 'em all
Primers: CCI
Powder measure: Hornady
Range bullets: Berry's Plated
Defense bullets: Hornady XTP
Scale: RCBS 505 & Hornady digital
Case lube: One Shot
Cleaning: Hoppes #9
Gun oil: Rem Oil

This is a great thread. I look forward to seeing what everyone likes.

 

[42769vette]

Single Stage: Rock Chucker, but dying to try a Forster
Progressive: Hornady Lock n Load
Dies: Redding
Powder: I use 'em all
Primers: CCI
Powder measure: Hornady
Range bullets: Berry's Plated
Defense bullets: Hornady XTP
Scale: RCBS 505 & Hornady digital
Case lube: One Shot
Cleaning: Hoppes #9
Gun oil: Rem Oil

This is a great thread. I look forward to seeing what everyone likes.

you will never turn back if you try a forster