Hello i'm new to reloading my dad did it so i have some dies and singles stage presses but i want to start reloading in spring plan on buying RCBS Rockchucker Press and want to know what other equipment to buy i have hornady fourth edithion reloading book plus a couple other older books that i plan on reading before attempting to reload.One of my problems is i got more different caliber guns then most people have underwear.this looks like the forum to get answers and will appreciate your patience with helping me and other people like me out.HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Good selection on the press, I would look into one of the Rockchucker Ammo Kits for a start. You will also need a good reloading manual such as Sierra, Nosler, Hornady, etc. Select the manual for the bullets that you will be loading. Thier is a number of pieces of equipment that I use and other loaders use that you can obtain as your confidence and knowledge progress. I would suggest finding a good reputable reloader to get you started. The first few times that you reload it is alway's good to have a knowledgeable reloader helping you out, reloading is not hard but requires several steps and missing one of the steps could get you in trouble. Thier are many reloading forums on the net and I believe you will find them a great help in getting started.
Remember the only dumb question is one that you did not ask. Trust me we all started out the same way you are so ask plnty of questions. Good luck and good loading.

if you already have a press I suggest using it for a few months.after getting aquainted to hand loading yo may want a progressive.I have a rock chucker excellent press,but I needed more speed so I bought the piggyback unit.this setup works well with larger cases,but running small cases say 9mm are harder and slower.you will need a single stage for small lots of ammo anyway.I spent about $400 for the rock chucker and piggyback kit.for a few dollars more I could have gotten the dillon 550b,a highly rated professional type press.I'm not trying to discourage you from the rock chucker,just giving you some of my short experiences.either way expect to save about 60% on ammo.happy shooting.

1badassmagnum i'm not deadset on the rock chucker it just seems to be the one everybody recomends i'm willing to pay what i have to for the best press i'm just not sure what the best equipment is that is why i'm here asking thnx for your relies so far

[ 12-28-2002, 01:36: Message edited by: TBEAR99 ]

My rockchucker is over 20 years old and after loading thousands of rounds it still works as good as new.You also need a good scale and a good case trimmer.A measure is also useful if you intend to load a great number of loads at a sitting.You also need a deburring tool.One tool that I find very useful is the lee autoprime.It is my only non rcbs tool but I think it is the best priming tool on the market.A dial caliper is needed for measuring case and overal cartridge lengths.Other than these items a selection of manuals will be of use to you.

If you buy the rcbs rockchucker kit you will have the basics to keep you going. The as others have said add a good set of calipers. The rockchucker kit is awsome and I have cranked out a lot of rounds with it. It does all my reloading from .22 hornet through to .585 Nyati.