I have the chance to purchase some used reloading equipment, is their anything to look for, [problems], concerning presses, dies, scales, powder measures, etc. The press is a Redding T-7 Turret, a RCBS 10-10 scale, Hornady Powder measure, RCBS case trimmer, Lyman case prep kit, several sets of RCBS dies, powder, and lead. The price is $350. What do you think?Appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
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john traveler
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Depending on how much power and lead comes with the deal, that might be a very good price.
The equipment you listed is all top-quality and unlikely to have any problems or issues. The only brand I can think of off hand with doubts of quality would be Lee presses, dies, and accessories.
The equipment you listed is all top-quality and unlikely to have any problems or issues. The only brand I can think of off hand with doubts of quality would be Lee presses, dies, and accessories.
whelenshooter
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I don't like to buy used scales. That being said, if you decide to buy a used scale, check it with check weights before you trust your life to it... because that is EXACTLY what you are doing!
fredj338
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You can buy a brand new RCBS RC kit w/ everything for ne caliber for about $300. SO if there are enough components & you can use the other die sets & everything works, it would be a decent deal.
Marksman
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The previously mentioned caveat regarding checking the scale is excellent advice. I would also caution about using any powder obtained in a deal, you never know what you might be getting. It's just not worth taking a chance.
Generally speaking there isn't much to wear out in reloading equipment, but I agree with the comments about buying a new scale. I would check the dies over to be sure there is no rust - especially inside - and that all the small parts like decapping pins are present. Also be sure the instructions that come with the individual pieces of equipment are there or that you can get copies from the manufacturer. Check to be sure the manufacturer still makes replacement parts and accessories that will fit the case trimmer.
For $350 you are getting fairly close to the discount price of a lot of new equipment unless there are a lot of accessories included. I think I would look around to see what it would cost to buy everything new before I invested in the used stuff. Look on Ebay and see what you can turn up. It will also give you an idea about what used equipment sells for.
For $350 you are getting fairly close to the discount price of a lot of new equipment unless there are a lot of accessories included. I think I would look around to see what it would cost to buy everything new before I invested in the used stuff. Look on Ebay and see what you can turn up. It will also give you an idea about what used equipment sells for.
Sound advice. I have been loading (28 calibers currently) for 20 plus years and have aquired multiple used items over the years through the shop I worked in for 15 years.
My advice, for what it is worth, is don't buy used dies! The slightest damage can ruin your day! Presses and scales can be sent back to manufacturer and will be checked out and repaired almost always for free.
I prefer Hornady as the Projector press I have was "found" in a basement and was completely stripped and rusted. I sent to Hornady to see if it was salvageable. One week later, I got a phone call from their tech apologizing because they didn't have the correct paint to match original, and would it be ok to refinish with new current paint? Unreal! Within 2 weeks, I had a box show up (FREE OF ANY CHARGE) with what looked to be a brand new press. It was the original, completely rebuilt to factory new. Never seen anything like it and have used their products exclusively since.
Dillon, RCBS, and especially Redding are all the same. They will make sure you are well taken care of. If you can find a great deal, go for it and send it in for a check up! Hope this helps!
Jp
My advice, for what it is worth, is don't buy used dies! The slightest damage can ruin your day! Presses and scales can be sent back to manufacturer and will be checked out and repaired almost always for free.
I prefer Hornady as the Projector press I have was "found" in a basement and was completely stripped and rusted. I sent to Hornady to see if it was salvageable. One week later, I got a phone call from their tech apologizing because they didn't have the correct paint to match original, and would it be ok to refinish with new current paint? Unreal! Within 2 weeks, I had a box show up (FREE OF ANY CHARGE) with what looked to be a brand new press. It was the original, completely rebuilt to factory new. Never seen anything like it and have used their products exclusively since.
Dillon, RCBS, and especially Redding are all the same. They will make sure you are well taken care of. If you can find a great deal, go for it and send it in for a check up! Hope this helps!
Jp
Throw in a good pile of components you can use or sell AND knock off about $100 and you are getting in the ballpark, IMO. Like someone has said, I would also be antsy about using powder from a deal like this unless it was obviously factory sealed.
I fell into one of these deals years back and made out OK. Dies went toward goodies at the gun show, one of the shotshell presses was sold to a friend, manuals I kept and used, ditto for bullets and primers, so all went pretty well.
I fell into one of these deals years back and made out OK. Dies went toward goodies at the gun show, one of the shotshell presses was sold to a friend, manuals I kept and used, ditto for bullets and primers, so all went pretty well.
