Wanna learn to reload..

[Taterhead]

The RockChucker kit comes with the Speer #14 manual it is hard bound and an excellent manual which contains loading data for most cartridges.

Other manuals such as Lyman, Hornady are also very good sources of detailed info.

You just beat me to it (Great Minds!). I think the Speer #14 manual spells out the process extremely well. It is very easy to follow. It also separates the process for loading rifle cartridges from the process for loading pistol ammo. I have frequently recommended it to new loaders. I also highly endorse the Rock Chucker kit to a few new loaders.

One note, there are a few different RCBS kits. The one that is wanted is the Rock Chucker Supreme Master Reloading kit. Great press, great powder dispenser, great scale, and a good hand priming tool. If you never load rifle you won't use some of the small case prep doodads, but they are incidental to the matter.

If you get into shooting pistol in any amount of volume, you will want a higher production loading setup -- most likely a progressive. I have a progressive press (The RCBS Pro 2000 auto index), but I absolutely wouldn't want to go without a good single stage. I also wouldn't want to do without the scale, powder throw, and priming tool like what you'll find in the RCBS kit. I still use that gear regularly even though I load 9, 40, 10 and 223 on the Pro 2000.

With a new reloader, the single stage will give opportunities to learn the intricacies of each die -- one at a time.

[Brian B.]

What i seem to be reading on Amazon reviews WITH EVERY KIT.. Is that "X" is good (usually the press), but the rest is junk..

Maybe you guys could help me build my own kit, one component at a time? (Any input welcomed)

[The_Shadow]

Here it is  again the Rock Chucker Kit, Midway has free shipping on orders over $150, and RCBS has Rebate of $50 when you spend $300.   All quality stuff

http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/937051/rcbs-rock-chucker-supreme-master-single-stage-press-kit?cm_vc=ProductFinding

[DeltaSteve]

Get the books .......... eBay is a good source. Starting to reload is a decision few regret.

[Brian B.]

Here it is  again the Rock Chucker Kit, Midway has free shipping on orders over $150, and RCBS has Rebate of $50 when you spend $300.   All quality stuff

http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/937051/rcbs-rock-chucker-supreme-master-single-stage-press-kit?cm_vc=ProductFinding

So this is one of the few that most or all components are good?, OK I'll check it out.

[Brian B.]

That deal is $290, i wonder what else i might buy to get me past the $300 to get the $50 rebate?

[cwall64]

That deal is $290, i wonder what else i might buy to get me past the $300 to get the $50 rebate?

I would add a couple of more of the reloading trays (or blocks).  or the priming assembly for the press, personally I like the hand primer much better and it is included.  Also, a kinetic bullet puller is nice.  Although if you don't have the dies, that will easily put you over the $300 mark - I think most of the carbide RCBS dies are around $50.

[The_Shadow]

Yes the dies & shell holder should put you over the mark, maybe a powder trickler.

[Brian B.]

That deal is $290, i wonder what else i might buy to get me past the $300 to get the $50 rebate?

I would add a couple of more of the reloading trays (or blocks).  or the priming assembly for the press, personally I like the hand primer much better and it is included.  Also, a kinetic bullet puller is nice.  Although if you don't have the dies, that will easily put you over the $300 mark - I think most of the carbide RCBS dies are around $50.

Do the 40 and the 10MM share the sane die?

[DeltaSteve]

That deal is $290, i wonder what else i might buy to get me past the $300 to get the $50 rebate?

I would add a couple of more of the reloading trays (or blocks).  or the priming assembly for the press, personally I like the hand primer much better and it is included.  Also, a kinetic bullet puller is nice.  Although if you don't have the dies, that will easily put you over the $300 mark - I think most of the carbide RCBS dies are around $50.

Do the 40 and the 10MM share the sane die?

....It may sound insane, but yes I use the same die for both 

[Brian B.]

I want to reload for both, wondering how many dies i need to order.

[cwall64]

That deal is $290, i wonder what else i might buy to get me past the $300 to get the $50 rebate?

I would add a couple of more of the reloading trays (or blocks).  or the priming assembly for the press, personally I like the hand primer much better and it is included.  Also, a kinetic bullet puller is nice.  Although if you don't have the dies, that will easily put you over the $300 mark - I think most of the carbide RCBS dies are around $50.

Do the 40 and the 10MM share the sane die?

Typically yes.  The RCBS set I have is labeled for both.  Some of the Redding specialty dies are specific for 10mm or 40 S&W - it just depends, they are normally labelled and described correctly on the websites as combo dies or specific caliber.

RCBS Carbide 3-Die Set with Taper Crimp 40 S&W, 10mm Auto - http://www.midwayusa.com/product/373992/rcbs-carbide-3-die-set-with-taper-crimp-40-s-and-w-10mm-auto?cm_vc=ProductFinding - are the ones I have (RCBS #22115).

[Brian B.]

Perfect!

[Taterhead]

Here it is  again the Rock Chucker Kit, Midway has free shipping on orders over $150, and RCBS has Rebate of $50 when you spend $300.   All quality stuff

http://ads.midwayusa.com/product/937051/rcbs-rock-chucker-supreme-master-single-stage-press-kit?cm_vc=ProductFinding

So this is one of the few that most or all components are good?, OK I'll check it out.

That is why THIS particular kit is recommended. The extra gear is very high quality. If you were going to buy stuff a la carte, it would be hard to argue against the Uniflow powder throw and the 5-0-5 scale. Plus the Rock Chucker is simply a great press. This is not entry level stuff.

You'll need dies. I have 2 sets of RCBS dies and they both size down low enough that pass-through is not needed. They pass a case gauge each time. You'll need a shell holder. No sense in not matching it with the RCBS #27. You'll want a kinetic puller and calipers. I think one company makes most of the dial calipers on the market and each company puts their own label on the dial face. So the one that you get at Harbor Freight will be identical to the one from Lyman/RCBS/Cabelas/Hornady, etc. Save some cash that way.

Lastly, a vibratory case cleaner will be good to have too.

[cwall64]

Good catch on the shell holder!  I always forget to order one when I order new dies - you would think I would learn by now!!!