Need Advice on equipment purchase
I am in the market for a new (Better?) priming tool and powder measure.
I am currently using Lee from a Lee starter kit.
I am looking at the MIDWAY flier I received in the mail the other day; a Hornaday Hand Held priming tool $33.49, and a Redding Match Grade 3BR Powder measure $119.99.
Do you have experience with these products? Good? Not so good?
Cost is not the main factor here. I am willing to spend a few bucks for top quality.
My thinking is, if I spend a little more for quality, I shouldn't have to buy another one for many years. I just don't want to waste valuable time and money making needless mistakes, if I can benefit from the knowledge of more experienced reloaders like yourselves.
I reload 38 Special and 45ACP, and after some more experience, I will try 30-06 for the Garand. I have been reloading for about 9 months or so.
I am very satisfied with the Lee single stage press. I am in no hurry; I find it relaxing to reload at a slow, steady pace, so that I am less likely to make a mistake.
considering that most BR shooters use a Lee
I'm not sure what the advantage is with any other type of primer tool. Juxt because it's cheap doesn't make it less effective. The Lee tool is the rare instance when you CAN in fact have FAST, CHEAP, and GOOD.