THE RELOADING TRUTH. PROGRESSIVE PRESS. CAN YOU START THERE.

I have had a ton of questions lately on reloading. The one I get the most is on progressive presses and can I begin there. Most books say its not a good idea. Remember..If you cant get the supplys the presses are useles. Do every thing you can to preserve our rights to keep and bare arms... Otherwise this information is usless..
This was drafted by Nutnfancy.
As you know, Congress is shockingly considering GUN LEGISLATION that will make enemies into millions of its citizens, breaching a trust long held. I urge to stand for individual liberty and trust in the citizenry, just like our Constitution affirms and clearly outlines.
I urge you with the greatest commitment to VOTE AGAINST the AWB and any other legislation that purposes registration and banning of so-called "Assault Weapons." These firearms are in tens of millions of households, held by good citizens, keeping the peace, and preserving their liberty. The percentage of criminal use of these guns is infinitesimal and statistically insignificant.
More importantly these proposed laws registering and banning this broad category of guns will have no affect on crime. As we saw in the CT massacre at Sandy Hook, criminals will steal their guns, ignore ALL laws, and in the end probably use other destructive devices to kill people (buses, cars, poisons, homemade bombs, etc).
The only effective solution to these killers is an immediate armed response, just like civilian Nick Meli in a mall in Clackamas, OR. With his Glock, he foiled a mass shooting, saved lives. An armed civilian stops these mass killings! ARMED TEACHERS ARE THE ANSWER, NOT criminalizing millions of good Americans. That will cause much greater problems. But this isn't about guns or greater public safety, or stopping the killings, it's about people control. This is much more ominous.
The fingerprinting, registration, and guaranteed future control of an owner of this type of firearm VIOLATES the Second Amendment. It is a glaring manifestation of an overreaching, out of control government...the very thing which our founders feared and wished to prevent. This destruction of the 2nd Amendment will have a domino effect. Other rights will also be attacked, weakened, and outright eliminated. In the future this could lead to civic unrest, deadly confrontations with law enforcement, and more.
This or other "assault weapons bans" will be unenforceable as well. In the end, only the criminals and the government will be armed. Is that what you want? In determining the course of this country this might be your most important vote ever. Firmly PRESERVE GUN OWNERS RIGHTS and accept no compromise. I thank you for your past support in this area; it's time to do it again as the anti-freedom forceS are always on the march. I will watch your vote will great interest and gratefully support you in future elections for your defense of our Constitution.
Sincerely,

[@KLP99]

I started with rifle then moved to shotgun, then revolver, and finally pistol. I remember the learning curve being manageable, but I'd been building and fixing stuff already. That really helped. Listen to this man's expert advice. It's sound. I'm over 60 now and this is downright fun.

[@arus504]

I started on a Dillon 650 with .45 and since then have gone full bore with rifle and pistol 9mm to 308 and I love it! Right now my biggest short coming is small pistol primers (my own fault for slacking on the resupply) I wouldn't say it stopped me from range trips but I am much more aware of my inventory levels and what I can and can not afford to waste. Sadly I think you and Nutnfancy are right, we're in for a rough path here shortly, but we've been there before and we will survive.

[@NCSUME1]

OBX, love your channel and all your vids! People who are new, this man knows what he's talking about. Watch his other reloading vids. I started re-loading w a friend, but quickly found that I would be better suited to a top end press. I started w a 650 and I love it. I mainly load .223 n 9mm. Pistol is ridiculously easy relative to .223. Start w pistol. I wrote letters to my senators/congress folks. I received electronic relplies, but we must act to protect our rights. TJ is correct!

[@NCSUME1]

I'm a mechanical n aerospace engineer (MAE) and I had to do a large amount of research before I felt comfortable commencing high volume reloading on a progressive press. There is a lot to pay attention to simultaneously and the specs are fairly tight. That said, the 650 is a Cadillac and a great press and if you educate yourself thoroughly, starting on a progressive is doable. Case prep on .223 is tedious and crucial. Powder: Varget-rifle and Power Pistol , CCI #41, 400, 500 primers

[@larrykool8637]

I started reloading on a progressive press so, it can be done. However, it takes a lot of patience, close attention to detail and a fairly broad mechanical knowledge.

[@OBXSOLWIND]

For the most part I do four calibres. 9MM 45ACP .308 and 223 and use 2 powders Hodgden Varget and Allience Unique.

[@AnthonyWest]

Good vid. I started in 2014 on a progressive Dillon RL 550B. Started with 45 colt, then 44 magnum, then 45 acp, 9mm, etc. In total, I now load 6 different pistol rounds. It can definitely be done if you are paying attention. Side note for 45 acp beginners out there, watch out for crimped primer pockets. You will need a swage tool for those.

[@andrewgilbreath1331]

First of I want to say thank you for you great work in teaching all of us lessons on reloading, I have been reloading for about 3 1/2 yrs and I still learn some thing from your video's from time to time, second your right you can start with a progressive press I did, I started with a lee load master which is peanuts compared to your dillon but it was a good starter it made my head hurt a few times trying to learn to use it but that how it goes learning new stuff. Thanks Again God Save America

[@harmeyrandolph5044]

Thanks for the information and Video. I've loaded on a single stage for 30+ Years and only recently purchased a 550B which I reload .223, 45, 9MM and 380 auto on. All my other many rifle loads I still load for accuracy on my old Rock Chucker. I'm with you as far as using a single stage to begin, learning to load.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Hey brother. Thanks for a great, informative video. I am a new reloader but I do have 30 years of shooting, firearms experience. I am starting out on a progressive right now and to be honest at first I thought I made a big mistake. The truth of the matter though is if you really watch as many videos and speak to as many experienced people as possible, you can do it correctly and safely. I definitely don't think it's for everyone and had I known anything about reloading when I first ordered my reloader, I would not have gone with a progressive. I felt like I was kind of stuck with it and it had great write ups so I gave it a shot. I made sure I got just about every accessory that might be needed and studied, studied, studied. If you are thinking about getting into reloading, either take your time and realize that you can't over prepare or just don't get a AP reloader. Good luck to all and be careful. Thank you again for an excellent video.

[@Lumberman2011]

Hello nice vid! Very nice equipment! I agree with you doing your part writing your Senators and Congressmen! I PM'ed you about the 2nd Amendment and what a group of us are trying to do. Hope you read it, I truly am doing everything I can to help protect our cherished 2nd Amendment! BTW I have 4 dm solar panels and am quite happy with them, what a deal! Thanks for your vid and take care

[@OBXSOLWIND]

Thanks Brother. There are many videos on YT that do a way better job than I do on explaning this stuff. Thanks for the kind words.

[@ryanjones9305]

As someone that started on that same progressive press and loading .223, I think you give solid advice. But if someone does what I did, which is ask questions, be patient, and test test test, you should get satisfactory results. Load a few, test fire, load a few more, test fire. Once you're sure you it set up properly and obtaining a consistent result, then let her rip. You end up loading 600 rounds in your first sitting only to discover you've set your resizing die too low and put a goofy bend in the neck, I guarantee you'll be sad.

[@ablake4811]

Reloading Supplies are very hard to come by, maybe because people are hoarding massive amounts of supplies......

[@desertegle40cal]

Yes! I have slowed down on shooting and practicing because of the ammo shortage and how the only available ammo is marked up to ridiculous prices. Mostly because of those guys that hoard ammo and cause the shortage. People waiting at 6a.m. at Walmart for the ammo delivery just so they can buy it all up.. Yeah some locations are now only allowing so many boxes of ammo per person but they just get like 7 of their buddies to go with them and clear out the shelves. I own firearms that take 15 different kinds of ammunition and I try to keep at least 300 to 500 rounds of ammo per pistol or handgun and then close to 600 to 1000 rounds of ammo per rifle. I am looking at those same Dillon Precision reloading machines so I can possibly start reloading my own ammo and reusing cases than CAN be reused and save me a little money when I practice shooting.. Thats the whole point. To practice and keep qualified with all my different types of firearms I own. Not to sell or make a bunch of ammo to hoard. I want to be able to sharpen my marksmanship skills. It was so much easier in the military when ammo was cheap and at some times FREE.. We could shoot all day.. But now its time to start thinking about reloading.. If you have any advice I would love to hear it. My most used ammo types are 9mm, 38special, 357, 45ACP, 223/556, and 308..

[@vdub5818]

Started out with a dillon 650 with 45 acp. No problems here! Only issue now is sorting through the 10,000 cases i have lying around. I am about to purchase everything i need for 223. Debating if i want to go with the dillon trimmer or not

[@warywolfen]

A really good compromise between a single stage, and progressive, press, is a turret press. It's certainly not as fast as a progressive, but it's faster than a single stage. And it's MUCH cheaper than a progressive. I use a Lee "Classic" 4-holer. I like Lee, not because they're necessarily any better than the other brands, but because they bring back fond memories. My very first experience with reloading was as a teenager in the late 60s, with a "Lee Loader." Ah, sizing cases by whacking them with a mallet!

[@scanyoursector5731]

+Clyde Wary There is no way a turret press is faster than the Forster Co Ax single stage press!

[@OBXSOLWIND]

Your welcome and thanks for chiming in. I always welcome input negative or positive.

[@Original50]

It is SO long ago since I reloaded, because after the 'great disarming' in the UK the ass kind of fell out of 7.62 and 9mm for many people... Progressive machines can hammer-out a finished item quickly IF all stages are perfectly tuned AND they stayed that way. The scope of actions needed to create a good round has so many places where quality-control can fail (or be improved) that the non-progressive method worked better for us. Sunny summer holidays and my dad's Wamadet... sigh... :O)

[@PopsQuest]

Great video. I am going to do what I can for sure. However, its not my representitives I am worried about in this state its the super liberal ones that seem to control this countries direction that I am worried about. I will continue to shoot, ammo is not a problem!-)

[@SoCalPreppers]

you couldnt be more correct man, start slow, with pistol, and get to know the machine, the way it feels and the way it acts when there is something wrong... great advice brother man!

[@charlesc6320]

First, let me say that I don't disagree with what was said regarding 'tough times for gun owner', BUT you unscrupulously turned a question answering video, "THE RELOADING TRUTH. PROGRESSIVE PRESS. CAN YOU START THERE", into a whining, and crying video bringing your political views into it. If you want to solicit letters, emails, petitions or the like, FANTABULOUS, but do it with that title, don't bait them in with what they believe to be some prophetic insight on what press to start with and why, and switch to the rant and solicitation. You spent more time, yes I timed it, talking about the amount of supplies you have/need, and the previously mentioned rant than why you don't think someone could handle a progressive w/rifle, which was literally 2-3 sentences. (－‸ლ) (Face-palm). Additionally, whether someone starts with a hand-loader (with a hand tool), single stage, turret, or AP, they have to have all of the same basic supplies anyway. Why not just say, "If you can’t get ALL of this, don’t start reloading at all", which is basically what you said, at least then it would be straight forward and not cryptic. The amount of supplies you showed was irrelevant, no beginner is going to need or attempt to buy (roughly) 50K primers, 250lbs of power and cases upon cases upon cases of brass and projectiles. I understand that this was made a couple of years ago, but I have NEVER had issues getting any supplies, either locally (in VA), via internet or gun shows. Let’s be honest, a LARGE majority, if not most, reloaders, whether old hands, or new prospects are either current or former military, LEOs, firefighters, people who shoot a helleva lot, or pro shooters. This being said, these are ALL attention to detail oriented individuals, and providing they remain that way, should have no issues starting with an AP. This is true unless, of course, they buy crappy gear (certain press, dies, powder, etc.). This is just my opinion, and like everyone, am entitled to it. We all know that we all have opinions, just like assholes, and they all stink at some point, but this particular one, just happens not to be one.

[@scanyoursector5731]

I started with the Dillon XL 650 reloading AR-15 ammo, with absolutely zero issues. I really don't see what all the bullshit that people say start with this or that, and reload this or that. What you are saying makes no sense at all! If someone wants to get into reloading and own long guns only, you are saying they shouldn't reload! I say hogwash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You reload what you shoot, not what someone else thinks is best. And if you can read, comprehend, and follow directions, then starting with a Progressive shouldn't be an issue in the least!

[@yankey4]

Brother I keep up with all your vids. Your right you need to start with hand gun rounds. There's a lot less prepps you need to do for you 223 case's. Thanks brother. God Bless. Ps I got back my press I need a set of 9mil die's and I will back up and rock. I just can't find a set for sell.

[@OBXSOLWIND]

Its not me. Remember the primer manufacturers sell to all the factorys making this stuff.

[@wcanaday234]

I worked as a die-maker. I think I can handle what we called "in die automation". Set each station as if the others did not exist and things will fall in place pretty well (but probably need some tweaking). Move slowly as you begin to actually cycle the press, checking ALL stages with parts in them with each cycle of the press. Check the primer depth. check the powder drop ... check, check, check. Every time the die cycles, something gets changed. Check the freshly completed step, sure, but check all the other steps, too. When you crank out a good cartridge, slowly crank out another and another until you know how things should feel and sound when they happen right. If anything changes, if it sounds or feels 'different', stop and find out why. I'm going to start with a prog die. I see starting with less as a way to waste money climbing a ladder when I can step out on the top rung to begin with.

[@ericevans4247]

I have always been a high volume shooter. Following the advice of this video I wasted countless hours learning the process that did nothing other than piss me off. I should have started with a RL1000 and called it good but followed the advice of a well meaning fool. I now run multiple Camdex and Ammoload machines as well as a few 1050's

[@patrickmurphy3]

1:56 Did you even remember where you put that old thing!? Loved the video OBX, as always. I would humbly suggest that people also have a stash of Full Uppers chambered in calibers other than .223/5.56. A few years ago 7.62x39 Russian Brass was on the cheap while .223/5.56 was still expensive and a lot of it ended up in the cache. Think about AR-10 (.308/7.62), .22 conversions, 9mm conversions, etc. Do not limit your tool to take one caliber, that is a mistake. Thanks Again!

[@theHDP]

I started with a progressive Hornady. Like you said take it slow. I started with rifle and it was definitely slow as you go. Makes the transition to pistol easy though.

[@theblackkknight1]

I started reloading brand new, only 9mm for now, on a old Hornady Pro-jector in November for practice and USPSA. I even had to fit all the new LNL parts onto it, including the case activated powder drop AND modified Hornady's bullet feeding die to feed moly/lead bullets, and I had no problem starting to reloading on a progressive. People who say you need to start on a single banger are either old and did so themself before progressives where around, or are just completely mechanically stupid.

[@vodka041147]

That's a good policy for stores to sell a lot of presses while someone moves up from single-stage, to turret, and finally to progressive, but it might just be a big time and money waster. If I feel I need to shoot 1400 rounds per month, I should not bother with a single-stage reloading press. That would be like wanting to ride a Ducati race bike and starting with a motor scooter and wasting a fortune while moving up a few CCs per year. Better to get the Ducati and learn with some caution.

[@eddiejr74]

Thanks for all info on this OBX, still learning stuff myself after about 2 years and about to get my wife into doing our 9mm stuff too! Can you tell me where you get your Akro Bins from and also your reloading components? I'm looking to possibly do a bulk buy soon and it's ok if it's a guarded secret! You can send me a PM for the stuff I asked about. Out of curiosity, what barrel break in process do you do for .308? I just got a 700 in .308, trying to learn all I can for it, thx again!

[@coffeemanOBX]

I am new to reloading, but I am not afraid of a progressive press and the complications. I am strong mechanical and technical background. I am taking your advise and doing pistol first. I'm doing some .45 ACP I have also sent on-line submissions to my Rep and Senators. "Shall not be infringed" means we need to find a different way to deal with the issues other than chipping at the 2nd ammendment.

[@9sec93lx]

I sent letters to my STATE legislators as well as my federal lawmakers and the president. Signed every pro 2nd Amendment petition I have been able to find. Posted and reposted items to Facebbok in favor of our cause. Emailed everyone in my group of contacts to do the same. I currently am reloading for all my firearms as buying premade ammo is almost impossible now. I am considering stopping shooting for a little while to conserve my stash, even though it is one of my favorite pastimes.

[@XRinger]

I started reloading for my old Marlin 336C in 30|30 on a single stage RCBS press. Easy to learn the basics. Traded in my Marlin for a new M77V .220 Swift. And, since .220 Swift ammo was only sold by Norma, and was rare at the time, I HAD to reload .220S. During that time, I got into pistol calibers too. When I started shooting service rifle matches, I went to the Dillon 450. It's a semi-progressive press, so if you can run a single stage, you can run an old 450.. Now considered junk.

[@breadloaf]

To answer your questions: I am avoiding shooting right now until the dust settles. Just shooting some 22 here and there. I saw the Nutnfancy video earlier this evening and sent my second round of letters it on to my reps. I was a child when the Clinton ban happened and didn't really pay attention at the time. All of this recent ban talk on the news does have me a little stressed out though.

[@breadloaf]

Totally agree with everything you said. I just got the RL 550b last month and love it. For the rifle I am still doing my sizing step on my single stage and then after trimming it goes to the Dillon. I would have made a lot of careless mistakes if I went straight to the Dillon. The RL 550b does feel in a lot of ways like a single stage though. For people just getting started now it would probably be a better use of money to stock up on supplies and just get a entry single stage kit.

[@MrOffshore]

I've reloaded quite bit of shotgun shells on my Hornady progressive press. I am considering reloading .45ACP and 9mm...not just for a cost savings, but also as a hobby to share with my 14 year old son. We enjoy shooting together and I think this would be a great addition to the activity that we enjoy. Would your opinion be that I would be capable of jumping into a progressive Lee or Dillon vs using a single stage system? I was really hoping for a local retailer that might have some of this equipment in stock that I could see and feel before buying...I live in Northern Indiana but do not know where I would go...all of our gun stores are just guns and gun supplies, not reloading of any kind. Thanks for your input, nice video!

[@dirtchevy41]

OBX just started reloading and just received my dillon press. Loading 45acp and 9mm. Can u tell me what primers and powder u use for those loads or point me in right direction. Friends dad gave me 2000 tulammo large pistol primers to get started but he doesn't load 9 mm. Any suggestions would be helpful by my reloading brothers.

[@vodka041147]

There is NO reason why someone can't start to reload on a progressive press. The NRA teaches classes on safe reloading, and as long as someone is cautious and starts with handgun ammo, they will acquire the knowledge they need to move on to rifle reloads. If I want to make some dressers or a desk, I'm not going to start with handsaws if I have the money for better equipment.

[@topfighters4879]

OBX - Well done video and even better advice. Im 21 years ex military and been stocking up on food and defenses. This week with the triple scandal just goes to show how far things can go. The IRS abuse being the worst. I'll be writing to the Virginia lawmakers.

[@mayassa58]

Your right primers and powder are hard to find and the Dillon re-loaders are on a 5 week back order. This is going to be a sucky year. Now we will see how strong the NRA is and if they can lobby congress into doing the right thing and tossing this BS Ban out.

[@EricKPoorManPrepper]

Yes I am worried about ammo. I have hand written and typed several letters to all of my congressman and senators. I didn't get back into shooting firearms again until I broke my back while racing road bicycles as an elite level racer looking to turn pro. Now disabled, shooting is one of the few things I enjoy doing. I recovered somewhat from my back and neck surgeries. Now I cant find or afford to shoot due to people who flip ammo online for 3x the rate. They're doing Feinstein's work for her.

[@matt4macs]

I started with a dillon 550, and I would recommend it. The many steps it takes for a single stage is definitely a deterrent, and the 550 is a good way to learn the "feel" of reloading. Because you have to manually spin the carousel, it is like having three single stage presses welded to each other. It is harder to mess up. And you are right! START WITH PISTOL! Do not load rifle until you are experienced. 223 is a pain in the ass to load. Buy the stuff to load 223, but load 9, 40, or 45 first.

[@TheBlitzvideo]

I think the reason people advise using single stage presses for beginners is that it allows you to learn the fundamentals of reloading. You learn what every tool and every part does to make the final product a safe and good one.

[@MrDieseltwitch]

We've gone to a if we go shooting we go buy the ammo, we don't shoot our stock. or we cycle our old stock out for new stock. I've been watching your videos and will be reloading once my new house is done. No room here :(

[@boomerdog5261]

I started with a 550 and never looked back. low cost caliber changes. I load many different rounds and no a lot of one caliber.

[@johnkennedy1810]

been reloading for 15 years on single press i have four of them set to run the stages,, been doing 308 cal and 25-06,,,, 100 count of each thinking about going to progressive press but where do i get started buying one all my brass is freee i buy 55 barrel from gov. in 308 and do buy most of my25-06 from nosler ,,,,, is it worth me buying progressive press try to keep 7 ,000 to 8,000 rounds of each on hand loaded

[@ericevans4247]

I helped a guy set up a 1050 as his very FIRST press. I put him on one of my 1050's to start with getting a feel and then helped him set his own press up. He has now run over 100K rounds without incident so it can be done. I worked with him for about 50 hours over a year and he can do caliber changes as fast as I can. I am helping one if his friends next month with his first press a Super 1050, I'm sure there will be no problems.

[@wildmanjeff42]

I kinda prefer a single stage press. I use a RCBS charge master to dispense my powder and also hand prime my cases, and generally trim my cases Thanks for the video

[@boominrick1987]

I started reloading on a xl650. Like you said. Just go slow and watch everything. I dont think I will be shooting the AR for a while. I need to save the ammo I have.

[@shinden66]

How and where can you collect brass. Planning on reloading on a Dillion. Have not decided which model but am preparing to collect brass first. any tips?

[@jake501967]

I've been reloading rifle for years now... I still have never reloaded a pistol round lol. and I still don't own one of those fancy auto indexing progressive bad boys. being the horder I am though, I'm drowning in pistol brass.

[@johnb1448]

You have an awesome reloading room. Based on your inventory you must live in the South. Here in Jersey everything is online ordering and hazmat fees are $28.50 alone never mind the shipping.

[@shinden66]

I want to purchase a new press. 550 or 650? I have used the 550 before and will only be reloading 9mm to start. Any suggestions? Thx

[@timlipinski2571]

After stockpiling a few thousand rounds of ammo... Then stock pile some primers some primers and FMJ bullets. And maybe some smokeless powder. And do police your brass and after you have over a one hundred count of brass. Take a tray of one hundred of primers and start reloading... This will keep up your stockpile and reduce your coast of shooting. Support the First Amendment and the Second Amendment to protect and defend the Constitution. Thank you for the great video ! tjl

[@christopherpottie8474]

Theres a couple spelling errors in that draft. but he makes an excellent point.... sometimes i wish i was American. Then i remember how much better our weed is up north ;)

[@myomai]

I am pretty sure you in USA have the right to have bare arms - seen a lot of people in T-shirts or tank tops there :)

[@jeffreylane7]

The lack of ammo has absolutely effected me practicing. Don't have that much in my house. {said the city boy}

[@theblackkknight1]

I've burned about 3k soo far.I also recently switched from Bullseye which was the only thing I could get, to WST.

[@buzzsah]

What would you recommend for a first timer thinking of reloading. a progressive reloaders? Make or model ? I was given some old stuff that is in fair to bad shape so its NG. I only want to buy once, so I am looking to a good system. I am not going to start ASAP so I can wait for the supplies to free up again. I want to buy the reloader before the prices go crazy.

[@michaelmodesett1268]

I do disagree with the starting with single press as well. I started with progressive read the books. I prefer rifle on single stage,with all the extra steps in rifle I find it easier.

[@breadloaf]

Were you reloading during the Clinton era? Was it hard to find supplies during that time period?

[@mmasessa]

I started on a Dillon 550B reloading .223 for prarie dogs and it was easy as pie.

[@dsstroyer]

For beginners, what powder, primer, ammo combo would you recommend? Thanks

[@OBXSOLWIND]

The 550 is a great press. I dont know what the future holds for getting supplies. Im trying to be optimistic.

[@arthurcarstens]

Hey MrBing4466, leave the guy alone, just because he is prepared for the future doesn't mean he is a bad guy. Wish I had that much stocked up. It is like the old adage "you snooze, you lose!!!". If you didn't get your supplies when you could, shame on you

[@OBXSOLWIND]

Thats awsome my Friend.. The hand written letter is the most effective in my oppinion. Thanks for your support. I wish us all well...

[@scanyoursector5731]

Within an hour and a half or so of removing my Dillon XL 650 from the box, I had 4 sets of dies set up and dialed in, and had produced 10 rounds for each caliber, and had already test fired them all! It is not rocket science or brain surgery! Buy what you want and can afford and start reloading. Read, then read some more, follow directions laid out in the reloading manuals, and you will be fine!

[@imacrazyguy5831]

+Ohio Prepper Agreed! Reloading is not rocket science, there are lots of books and resources to get a novice into the hot seat very quickly.. all it takes is a little research. No use wasting $200 on equipment when you will be wanting to replace it after the first 500 rounds you make to a turret setup. Might as well spend the $300-500 on a turret and enjoy it all. A few things to note, hand primers are one thing that are a big debate.. I probably feel more comfortable doing primers by hand only because I can visually verify before I drop them.. unlike in a turret it passes through to the end very quickly while sight unseen.

[@WashingtonGuy]

Supply is short when all the reloaders are sitting on 25,000 Small Rifle primers... haha :( Save some for us new guys .

[@JoeyBaby47]

I'll be shooting my .22s more, or even my air rifle.

[@OBXSOLWIND]

Dillon makes a good size tumbler. Mine is an automotive parts tumbler meant to use stainless BBs..

[@lefthandofg0d]

bear...bear...bear.... BEAR ARMS!.... not bare... how do you pronounce koch correctly and screw that up?

[@imthatguyhere]

He likes to keep all of his shirts sleeveless and his arms waxed. That's his prerogative.

[@warywolfen]

The biggest problem now is finding powder suitable for pistols. I haven't been able to find any at all. But I've found a reasonable replacement: Blackhorn 209 black powder substitute. Unlike B.P. & Pyrodex (I HATE Pyrodex!), Blackhorn is pretty much noncorrosive. It probably isn't suitable for semi-autos, but in revolvers, produces velocities very close to those you can get with smokeless. One caution: it's difficult to ignite, so you should use magnum primers.

[@Lonewlf7676]

Used to reload in my Grandpa's basement gun room, but never really knew the ins and outs of the settings. Just bought a Dillon 650 and I think I'll just set every station up as if it were a single stage press and go from there. I can't really see how you would do otherwise.

[@wcanaday234]

You are on the right track. Once you have done that, crank a few through SLOWLY, checking every operation every time it happens. Then go ahead and make ammunition.

[@rdsii64]

I know this is an old video. with that being said, I would recommend a Dillon BL550 to a new reloader. Its basically a glorified single stage that is fully upgradable to a manually indexing progressive RL550B press when you are ready.

[@minervius]

I started with 308win on a single, added 454casull and 45colt then 338LM. now I am going to buy a progressive and it will be 9mmluger, 45acp and 223rem on it. the only things I am worried about is primers going off, squibs, hangups, having to disassemble because of some crap and excessive extracost.

[@catch22rz]

I would think that when a guys spends north of 2 grand in these presses, you may want to invest in a 100 dollar electric case prep center for the rifle rounds. Kind of counterproductive to have a fast loading tool but spend hours hand trimming rounds and using a single hand swager. Regardless it is a nice setup you have.

[@saburusakai]

I had the first dillon model when it frst came out in 86,87. you gotta pay attention, but you need to start with a standard turret press and learn the trade from that, soyou can know wtf you are doing in the progressive loaded. you have to pay attention though. get a lyman or RCBS press, a decent powder measure, the Spear, rcbs, or lyman books on it are pretty good, just start simply. i loaded for nearly 25 yrs wit great success, and the last decade or so was on the Dillon progressive. but use a manual one first.

[@ericevans4247]

I followed the advice of a guy like you and and wish I wouldn't have. I wasted money on presses and caliber conversions I never recovered because someone said you need to start like this. I no longer listen to people I just do what I want and get it right the first time without wasting my money because some expert says you have to do it this way. Find a experienced reloader running the press you want to run and become his best friend and let him teach you how to do it. It's all about the proper workflow, learning it and following it. Also learning the feel of the machine.

[@saburusakai]

I stand by what I said, as it is my experience and that of many I know. I started out handloading with a Lyman turret press in high school in the early 70s, got the first Dillon progressive in the mid 80s when I was shooting pistol matches. I loaded many thousands of rds of many cals, also had a federal ammo manufacturing lic (I forget what class that is) and loaded many cals for hunting and for various policed depts. and individual cops. I was just making a recommendation, and if it was listened to, and you found somebody to help you htat had experience (as you correctly suggested), you shouldn't have had much trouble.

[@robertjh72060]

Great video. I totally agree about loading pistol FIRST!! I've been loading .45 ACP , 9mm, .380 and .44 Mag. Just now venturing into .223 and .308 with Extreme care and caution that I've learned from pistol reloading. Great advise.

[@mudruck1]

I was lucky. I had a great mentor and cut my teeth first on basic pistol, then after years of doing that he taught me rifle. Very precision kind of guy, super detailed, all done on single stage one cartridge at a time, go to the range and analyze and then load some more. Change and shoot some more, on and on. Then I bought a dillon and learned progressive and it was a piece of cake. It's kind of like learning to fly. Most people don't start out with a 747. Great advice.

[@texassportsoutdoors]

I started out with the Dillon XL650 as my first press. I did a lot of homework before i purchased and i love it! I have had it 3 months and i started loading .45 acp then .38 special and now .223. DO YOUR HOMEWORK AND TAKE YOUR TIME. And you will love it to. If reloading is for you...... It really is simple. This video is a little too EGO driven IMO.. Theirs better vids out there..

[@Gorbachev]

The largest gripe I have with the 550/650 is the sheer amount of nonsense I have to buy to reload another caliber.

[@ericevans4247]

Gorbachev Those presses are reasonable to change calibers on, try a 1050 at close to $350 per conversion/toolhead.

[@czshooter6704]

I have been reloading with a single stage press for three years. I just ordered a 550B. I started shooting competitively last year. The single stage became to slow for me.

[@EBearish]

Ha..., well I was new to reloading around 5-6 years ago. And after watching Obxsolwind's video on reload .223/5.56 on 650, he convinced me. Used the 650 as a single stage until I knew what I was doing. Didn't move to pistol until several years later. It can be done. Just take your time and be safe.

[@johnavelisjr.9178]

Another string of comments that reinforces the First Commandment: Never Read the Comments. Person after person who has the absolute prescription that every other person should follow.

[@fightingbear8537]

Great video!

[@brocksdaddy081910]

Shred... I use varget specifically I my dillon and it meters perfect I cant understand that you would have a problem. The dillon 550 b is my favorite for beginners because it will run single stage and progressive

[@303Nomad]

Good job brother. Keep it up.

[@infrareddreamz]

hello I am loading 9mm using barrys bullets and am getting bullet bulge,, they still fit the gauge smoothly and chamber smoothly but just don't like the look of it,, how do I get rid of bullet bulge and what is the cause,, thanks,, Robert

[@infrareddreamz]

***** it is in the loaded round, I use lee 4 die set and and even if I don't crimp them it still shows a slight bulge in the case after I seat the bullet,, they still fit the case gauge fine and cycle just fine in all my 9mm firearms I just don't like the look of it and would like to get rid of it if possible, any ideas, thanks for the reply,, Robert

[@infrareddreamz]

***** I am using the lee 4 die set ,, it is a 3 die set with what they call the factory crimp die

[@jamiedrilling5563]

You have an excellent setup. I really enjoy all your videos and look forward to seeing more from you.

[@HAVEAGOA]

Was this ment to be a joke?

[@Theblackhawk90]

Have you ever had a bad load?

[@cooldog60]

Wow you could reload a million rounds or is it 2 million?

[@WashingtonGuy]

Recently bought my first reloader , Having never reloaded before. And I started with a Dillon550B , and I couldnt be happier. Loading 9mm and .40.

[@HilmesDestruction]

Is it substantially harder to do rifle reloading? I was looking to get into it but unsure about progressive or single stage

[@fargley001]

Get a good progressive, and if you're a beginner, start with one or 2 stations. Then progressively use your progressive. :D

[@dsstroyer]

Thanks, which primers?

[@M0D0C42]

Great tips, tricks and advice, as always. Thank you for your active patriotism, too.

[@donut3110]

I miss these videos

[@AmericanSCPO]

I hate to be critical, but re-loading ammo is not rocket science. There is plenty of reading material out there and anyone that has some math sense and some mechanical ability will find this relatively easy. You make it sound like landing on the moon. As far as what ind of press someone wants to start with that should be driven by their finacila situation and the ability to follow instructions and put something together. Lastly I live in So cal ammo hard to find, however primmers, bullet molds, shells, poweder all very abundant things are not as drab as you make them out to be. 3 of us that shoot together all have the Dillion as our first loaders none of us have experienced any problems its not that complicated not even long gun ammo is too hard for us.

[@joehorton01]

I hate to be critical, but if you're going to be critical on the internet at least have spell checker make sure you don't look like a douche. Thanks! See ya.

[@wcanaday234]

SMACKMYBlTCHUP He didn't sound critical to me. But you do. Douche.

[@joehorton01]

W Canaday Sorry Mr. Expert... but if you start off a comment by saying "I hate to be critical" then I would imagine you are going to be just that. And yes I was trying to be critical.. thanks for pointing out the obvious dipshit.

[@johnx9318]

I hate to be critical but, isn't ballistics 'rocket-science'?

[@ShaneClark121]

Your organization is awesome! Thanks for the idea!