What's everyone's opinion of the Lee Challenger press and its use by a newbie? Been talking to a guy in work who wants to start reloading. Right now all he shoots is .357 Magnum, uses it for carry and target shooting. He says he's not interested in shooting anything else (I'm working on it
), but doesn't want to spend money on factory ammo for plinking and targets (uses Gold Dots for CCW).
I told him about the equipment I got (Rock chucker) but he was put off by the $300+ price tag (kit + 3 die sets), and figures why not get the Lee, he can get their anniversary kit and the die set he needs for about $100.
IIRC, the Lee press is cast aluminum, which turns me off, and I figure you've got to be losing something for that price difference. But I don't know if it'd make a difference in this case and he could always get something better later.
Anyone know anything about these?
I told him about the equipment I got (Rock chucker) but he was put off by the $300+ price tag (kit + 3 die sets), and figures why not get the Lee, he can get their anniversary kit and the die set he needs for about $100.
IIRC, the Lee press is cast aluminum, which turns me off, and I figure you've got to be losing something for that price difference. But I don't know if it'd make a difference in this case and he could always get something better later.
Anyone know anything about these?