Captain*kirk
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Truth here ^^^^^^^^^^Yea, ain’t like it used to be, may never be that way again
Truth here ^^^^^^^^^^Yea, ain’t like it used to be, may never be that way again
This is a tough one. No, I am not brand loyal. Nor do I strictly bargain shop. My reloading is purpose-driven. When I bargain shop it’s for top-shelf components that are discounted for some reason other than blemishes: Federal Guard Dog 105gr EFMJ, Remington 124gr Golden Saber, Winchester 110gr Kinetic, etc. I have tried a variety of powders and primers, to the point that I’m comfortable changing them around to get an advantage somehow.Are you "brand loyal" with reloading? This includes reloading gear, projectiles, cases, primers, powders, etc.
Yea, ain’t like it used to be, may never be that way again
Only talking about that one specific thing, corporations have changed.Most generations are like that. Some good, some bad and answers change, depending on whom you ask.
I've used on rcbs double cavity, two Lyman single cavity, just bought a Lyman dual cavity, tons of Lee, and have at least a dozen noe moulds. Lee is OK and makes servisable bullets, I like my rcbs mold but NOE brass moulds are my favorite. Hold heat stability no rust.... hard to beat.Not really. I have things I like from different manufacturers.
RCBS, LEE, Hornady, Lyman, Dillon. I own stuff from them all.
I prefer Lee pistol dies. With rifle dies, I don't care. I have RCBS, Lee, and Hornady and they all do what I need them to.
I like Lee case trimmers. They're simple, and I like that. No fine adjustments to make. Screw in the right rod and trim.
I like Lyman bullet molds, but own more Lees since they are more cost effective, and they work fine too.
I love the Lee auto indexing turret press.
I like RCBS powder measures and despise Lee measures with all that is within me.
So I like some things from all of them.
I've not used a brass mold before.I've used on rcbs double cavity, two Lyman single cavity, just bought a Lyman dual cavity, tons of Lee, and have at least a dozen noe moulds. Lee is OK and makes servisable bullets, I like my rcbs mold but NOE brass moulds are my favorite. Hold heat stability no rust.... hard to beat.
Funny you mention that.I've started looking at Ramshot (TAC) as a less expensive substitute, and at this point, I'm even considering VV powders.
Once I find something that works I tend to stick with it.