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			Right now I only  reload for my 2 Coopers, .204, .223 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			Do I need a progressive to do pistol ammo, or can I do just as well with the old Rock Chucker? 
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			I tell people that reload you can reload either way..... I use a Progressive Press, but I have been reloading for well over 20 years........ 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			 
		
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			You do not need a progressive press.  You could pick up a new or used three die set (I see a set of RCBS 45 acp on Gunbroker for $16) to use in your old Rock Chucker to see if it suits your needs. If you think you may later get a progressive, pick up a nice set of carbide dies that can also be used in your progressive.  
		
		
		
		
		
		
			I have been using a Dillon 550b for 20 years and find it handy for semi-auto ammunition where I can load up a bunch for a fun day at the range; a person can really crank out rounds pretty quickly. Good luck, Dennis 
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			I load on an old rock chucker. Have been for around 5 years.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			I still load everything on a Rock Chucker II.   
		
		
		
		
		
		
			I'm thinking about getting a progressive primarily for .45, 308 and 30-06, but the single stage has served me just fine for over a decade.  
		
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			WTF,O!   
		
		
		
		
		
		
			I just graduated up to a Rock Chucker... I have to load em like I shoot em, one at a time. ![]()  
		
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			What did you upgrade from.....a handheld press?
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			nearly, a small Lee press that was ok but kinda weak. I upgraded to that from a hand press nick named the "thighmaster". 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			That was an experience, doing a hundred rounds on that thing.   I am still a rank novice at reloading but having fun. ![]() This one... 
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			Retired Navy Chief and 1911 junkie. ![]() CBOB 0553 Last edited by Old Draftsman; 12-09-2011 at 06:34 PM. Reason: add picture  | 
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			Depends on how fast you plan on burning through the ammo....
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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