RCBS makes all around the best stuff.
If it were me, I would get:
RCBS Rock Chucker Press
A set of RCBS dies, of Redding, or Forester because I know there are some crazy people out there that say you have to spend $500 dollars on a set of dies just so they work right, but for me, RCBS has never failed.
An RCBS 10-10 Powder Scale
For a powder measure, I like the Redding 30BR, it is great and throws accurate charges right down to the last grain.
Oh, and definately a Lee Hand Priming Tool. Hands down the best on the market: Fast, easy, and lets you feel if there is a problem when you are seating.

There is no need to go out and spend $1000 to get a top-of-the line setup.
For me, I have been loading with the aforementioned equipment for a million years, and never once have I had any problems that weren't my own fault.

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-Spencer

I've decided to go to just one rifle, a 416 weatherby. I haven't reloaded for nearly 30 yrs., (I'm 51), so I consider myself totally ignorant about reloading. My question to you guys is simply this: If money were no object and you were buying the equipment to use for the next 20 years (which I am), what reloading gear would you buy? I will probably reload 50-100 rounds a month. I also
may start reloading for a 454 casull handgun, but my main
interest is the rifle for the time being. The main thing I
want is to be able to load with real precision.

Any advice as to what brands are best, what type of equip., etc. would really be helpful.

Thanks,
Wes

The new Rockchucker is a good deal, you may also look into the Ammo master also by RCBS. Both will ahndle the big Wby. case. I like Redding dies a bit better than RCBS, they cost more but I feel they are finished better. Get one of the elec. scales. loading block (Midway has nice wood ones). You'll eventually need a case trimmer, Forster, Hornady & Lyman make simple, easy to use trimmers. Powder funnel & I like the Hornady hand priming tool, I'm not sure the Lee will accept the big Wby. case. A couple of good reloading manulas t refresh your memory & away you go.

Just curious why you decided on a .416Wby? For a one rifle guy a .375h&h or .375Wby. would be a wee bit more versatil.

Thanks, guys. This is very helpful.

As to why I am building a 416 Weatherby, its simple. For what I want, I think it is the most versatile. With the 400 gr in solids or softs, I know I can knock down buff, ele, etc. With the 350 gr. barnes bullet and its .52 BC, the tables show the same trajectory as a 300 win mag. So, I feel like I'm set for anything.

I have accumulated over the years a 7mm, 300 win mag, 375 h&h, 416 rem mag and a 450 dakota. I like all of them and they all shoot very well, but I'm just getting too lazy too
mess with all of them. Based on my hunting experience, I just think the 416 w. makes the best compromise.

Thanks again.

Wes

most has been said already, just that the rcbs supreme is probably the best press for that round. I find the ammomaster TOO big to use, as I have a touch of arthritus in my elbow (too bad it's not just there) and the rockchucker too small for rigby sized rounds.

and, for pistol, I would get a dillen or (load help me) a lee progressive... gun review listed the lee as the best bang for the buck, on 45 LC.

unsolicited advice... start with BOTTOM 416 rigby loads...

I would get ch4d dies... as I feel these are the best bang for the buck on dies

order 200 rounds of norma brass, this will last you a life time in rotation.

get the RCBS APS benchmounted primer... it's simply the best priming tool i've ever used... 5 seconds to adjust primer seating depth.

In short
1: rcbs supreme master reloading kit.. 275
this has the scale, book, and powder thrower
2: aps primer, bench, 125 with all
3: lyman 55 powder thrower
4: the RIGHT dies (your call)
5: a good tumbler and media seperation kit

jeffe