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Dougan wrote:I was going to recommend a turret press and the Lee Auto Disk powder measure; which makes .357 loading (assuming it's pistol caliber for lever action) a piece of p*** - but if you've gone for the full progressive kit then that'll be part of it...

...the only problem with full progressive is that it doesn't give you the same opportunity for quality control (i.e. checking there is powder in every case) as doing one operation at a time.

Edit: sorry, didn't answer your question: If this is for lever action, then any set of scales to check the weight will do.

Yes for Lever action, must check when I get home that FAC covers .38 and .357 ammo, could be curtains if I load the wrong cases.

Mike357 wrote:For 50 rounds a week of 357 I'd use a powder measure. You don't need the accuracy of scales or electronic measure for this. Damn, I use Lee Dippers for my 44mag reloads.

I have the auto disc for doing .357 the scales will be for further down the line.

For 50 rounds a week of 357 I'd use a powder measure. You don't need the accuracy of scales or electronic measure for this. Damn, I use Lee Dippers for my 44mag reloads.

DO NOT EVER EVER RE LOAD FOR ANY CALIBER WITH OUT CHECKING YOUR CHARGES ON A RELOADING SCALE. TO DO SO IS A RECIPE FOR DISSASTER.I WOULD NEVER EVER ADVISE ANY BODY TO RELOAD WITH OUT USING A RELIALBLE BEAM OR ELECTRONIC SCALE.

Any body advising you to re load ammunition with out calibrating your load on a scale is a fool and you should not listen to them.

Alpha1 wrote:

For 50 rounds a week of 357 I'd use a powder measure. You don't need the accuracy of scales or electronic measure for this. Damn, I use Lee Dippers for my 44mag reloads.

DO NOT EVER EVER RE LOAD FOR ANY CALIBER WITH OUT CHECKING YOUR CHARGES ON A RELOADING SCALE. TO DO SO IS A RECIPE FOR DISSASTER.I WOULD NEVER EVER ADVISE ANY BODY TO RELOAD WITH OUT USING A RELIALBLE BEAM OR ELECTRONIC SCALE.

Any body advising you to re load ammunition with out calibrating your load on a scale is a fool and you should not listen to them.

Alpha, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt your choice of adjective as perhaps my post wasn't clear.

Powder Measure = auto disc, perfect powder measure or similar etc.
Of course I have checked my charge in the Dipper on a beam scale.
No need to measure every charge for pistol ammo on a beam or electronic scale but periodic checking is essential.

Sorry my mistake I thought you were advising him to use a powder measure with out weigh checking his charges. I obviously read your post in correctly.

Mike357 wrote:

Alpha1 wrote:

For 50 rounds a week of 357 I'd use a powder measure. You don't need the accuracy of scales or electronic measure for this. Damn, I use Lee Dippers for my 44mag reloads.

DO NOT EVER EVER RE LOAD FOR ANY CALIBER WITH OUT CHECKING YOUR CHARGES ON A RELOADING SCALE. TO DO SO IS A RECIPE FOR DISSASTER.I WOULD NEVER EVER ADVISE ANY BODY TO RELOAD WITH OUT USING A RELIALBLE BEAM OR ELECTRONIC SCALE.

Any body advising you to re load ammunition with out calibrating your load on a scale is a fool and you should not listen to them.

Alpha, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt your choice of adjective as perhaps my post wasn't clear.

Powder Measure = auto disc, perfect powder measure or similar etc.
Of course I have checked my charge in the Dipper on a beam scale.
No need to measure every charge for pistol ammo on a beam or electronic scale but periodic checking is essential.

A Scale will be bought before I start, thanks.

Clayduster please buy a scale before you even think about re loading a scale is a must have.

If you're setting up the progressive there are a number of very good videos on YouTube which show things a lot better than the instructions do, I almost got rid of mine after the first attempt!. Also make double sure of your die settings with regard to being set to the correct depth for 38 special or 357mag.

I found the built-in priming system to be too unreliable and removed it, I full length resize on the single stage and prime using an RCBS Universal hand primer tool. I was going to add a Powder Cop die for checking powder level but I've found the Pro Auto Disk to be very reliable using TiteGroup powder, the adjustable charge bar option however is useless for smaller charges. I use a small light fixed above the turret and can see down into the case before seating the bullet.

Alpha1 wrote:Clayduster please buy a scale before you even think about re loading a scale is a must have.

I have every intention of doing so.

phaedra1106 wrote:If you're setting up the progressive there are a number of very good videos on YouTube which show things a lot better than the instructions do, I almost got rid of mine after the first attempt!. Also make double sure of your die settings with regard to being set to the correct depth for 38 special or 357mag.

I found the built-in priming system to be too unreliable and removed it, I full length resize on the single stage and prime using an RCBS Universal hand primer tool. I was going to add a Powder Cop die for checking powder level but I've found the Pro Auto Disk to be very reliable using TiteGroup powder, the adjustable charge bar option however is useless for smaller charges. I use a small light fixed above the turret and can see down into the case before seating the bullet.

I will have a look on you tube Thanks