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Rockhopper wrote:
I started off with a Lee Loader for .303 - its a good tool and its great for .303 as it neck sizes only but its slow and noisy as you have to use a hammer. I quickly upgraded to a Lee Classic press (more expense!!).

I'm using a Lee Loader for 54r and it is quite satisfying to use, I prime the cases with a Lee Autoprime, and once you get a rhythm going it is quite quick.I do one round at a time from start to finish so as not to get any mix ups and I went with the Lee Loader as I am only reloading the one calibre and only small batches at a time.

Can also become very addictive and all consuming if your not careful

Reloading full bore has it's benefits.

Not so much if you are hunting but a must for serious target shooting at distance.

It helps you tune your ammo to your gun and improves the accuracy if done right. It can be, as the previous comment, very addictive.

Spend a few hours watching YouTube videos and see how much is involved. It's not cheap to get started and components have risen in costdramayically in the last few years.

If you are a serious shooter you will end up reloading, seems unavoidable!

The cost argument comes down to a choice of bullet and calibre. The above comments are correct it you shoot jacketed or even shop bought lead bullets in your chosen calubres. However, if you cast your own and shoot gallery rifle in pistol calibres, the cost savings are massive. If, like me, you shoot mainly obsolete calibres, then you have no choice. I shoot a lot of 310 Cadet and this works out cheaper than shooting .22 once you have the cases.
Fred