Unexpected Single Stage Joy!

I normally load on my Dillon 550, and that is usually 45acp. 9mm, 5.56, or 308. I rarely shoot my wheel guns anymore, but had the itch to play with the Python a few days ago.

Aaackkkk... I had no .38 or .357 except some high dollar factory self defense 357. SOOOO... I dug out tons of brass, wet tumble, dry, and sort out the .38 from the .357. As the brass is drying in the old food dehydrator, I go to set up the Dillon. Hmmm... no conversion kit, no powder / expander funnel, no shell plate, no buttons! I had not even thought about needing these parts to set up the Dillon until I had already pulled my rarely used 300 B.O. dies from a head! Do I order parts and wait? NOPE!

SINGLE STAGE TIME

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I pulled out the single stage and went back to my roots. I really had forgotten how enjoyable loading on a single stage could be! Usually my single stage is for a hand full of special work ups, or de-priming rifle rounds before cleaning. It has been years since I loaded a quantity of any rounds on a single stage!

500 rounds of .357 will soon be tucked away, and the money I could spend to set up the Dillon may go to Wes for more pills!

Awesome buddy!!
Sometimes going back to the single stage is just so fun and relaxing!!
Everyone should have one :)

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Originally Posted by Wes Sage

Awesome buddy!!
Sometimes going back to the single stage is just so fun and relaxing!!
Everyone should have one :)

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Or 2!! Love old school reloading!


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Originally Posted by Mitch Dufour

I normally load on my Dillon 550, and that is usually 45acp. 9mm, 5.56, or 308. I rarely shoot my wheel guns anymore, but had the itch to play with the Python a few days ago.

Aaackkkk... I had no .38 or .357 except some high dollar factory self defense 357. SOOOO... I dug out tons of brass, wet tumble, dry, and sort out the .38 from the .357. As the brass is drying in the old food dehydrator, I go to set up the Dillon. Hmmm... no conversion kit, no powder / expander funnel, no shell plate, no buttons! I had not even thought about needing these parts to set up the Dillon until I had already pulled my rarely used 300 B.O. dies from a head! Do I order parts and wait? NOPE!

SINGLE STAGE TIME

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I pulled out the single stage and went back to my roots. I really had forgotten how enjoyable loading on a single stage could be! Usually my single stage is for a hand full of special work ups, or de-priming rifle rounds before cleaning. It had been years since I loaded a quantity of any rounds. 500 rounds of .357 will soon be tucked away, and the money I could spend to set up the Dillon may go to Wes for more pills!

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Hence why I'm in no hurry to move to a progressive/turret press. [emoji16] love my single stage!

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I'm with Cody. Will never go to anything but single stage.
I especially love the part when you seat the bullet,reach in and take the finished product out of the shell holder. Your eyes get wide,your heart rate goes up a few beats,you blow on it,then proudly put it in the loading block,where it stands big and tall right along side the rest of your "children".
Well . . . kinda. Come on guys . . . 'fess up--- SAWMAN

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Originally Posted by SAWMAN

I'm with Cody. Will never go to anything but single stage.
I especially love the part when you seat the bullet,reach in and take the finished product out of the shell holder. Your eyes get wide,your heart rate goes up a few beats,you blow on it,then proudly put it in the loading block,where it stands big and tall right along side the rest of your "children".
Well . . . kinda. Come on guys . . . 'fess up--- SAWMAN

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I feel like you have a video of me reloading, sawman. Your description pretty much sums it up for me.


JTD

Wes told me (in confidentiality) that sometimes he even sheds a little tear.
But not me . . . never. --- SAWMAN

He told me a brass shaving got in his eye


JTD

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Originally Posted by SAWMAN

Wes told me (in confidentiality) that sometimes he even sheds a little tear.
But not me . . . never. --- SAWMAN

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Reloading is an emotional experience so it is ok to shed a tear. Don’t worry it doesn’t count towards your man card !!


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Originally Posted by JeffreyDeGraff

He told me a brass shaving got in his eye


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Lol that is his story and he is sticking to it !!


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Loading a hundred rounds of 44 Mag on the old single stage as we speak Relaxing and just makes me feel good lol Attachment 755


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Originally Posted by Gunshot

Loading a hundred rounds of 44 Mag on the old single stage as we speak Relaxing and just makes me feel good lol Attachment 755


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Nice!


JTD

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Originally Posted by Mitch Dufour

I normally load on my Dillon 550, and that is usually 45acp. 9mm, 5.56, or 308. I rarely shoot my wheel guns anymore, but had the itch to play with the Python a few days ago.

Aaackkkk... I had no .38 or .357 except some high dollar factory self defense 357. SOOOO... I dug out tons of brass, wet tumble, dry, and sort out the .38 from the .357. As the brass is drying in the old food dehydrator, I go to set up the Dillon. Hmmm... no conversion kit, no powder / expander funnel, no shell plate, no buttons! I had not even thought about needing these parts to set up the Dillon until I had already pulled my rarely used 300 B.O. dies from a head! Do I order parts and wait? NOPE!

SINGLE STAGE TIME

Attachment 751

I pulled out the single stage and went back to my roots. I really had forgotten how enjoyable loading on a single stage could be! Usually my single stage is for a hand full of special work ups, or de-priming rifle rounds before cleaning. It had been years since I loaded a quantity of any rounds. 500 rounds of .357 will soon be tucked away, and the money I could spend to set up the Dillon may go to Wes for more pills!

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You've inspired me to tumble my .357.38 brass and fire up the single stage!! [emoji16]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...33aa0a23b8.jpg

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Originally Posted by CodySPowell

You've inspired me to tumble my .357.38 brass and fire up the single stage!! [emoji16]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...33aa0a23b8.jpg

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I’m with you Cody. I hate being one-uped lol. As soon as I finish these 44 Mag I’m breaking out a couple hundred rounds of 357 Mag lol. I have to admit I have a turret press as well as 2 single stage but only use it for 45 acp and 9mm. I short a ton of 45 acp and my kids go through 9mm like it’s candy so I have to use it to keep up with them !!


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Originally Posted by Gunshot

I’m with you Cody. I hate being one-uped lol. As soon as I finish these 44 Mag I’m breaking out a couple hundred rounds of 357 Mag lol. I have to admit I have a turret press as well as 2 single stage but only use it for 45 acp and 9mm. I short a ton of 45 acp and my kids go through 9mm like it’s candy so I have to use it to keep up with them !!


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I only have a single stage so I make time to reload at least every other day. Sometimes I get lucky and can get a full uninterrupted day in and can accomplish quite a bit. Managed 1,200 rounds of .223 and 400 9mm in three days. And that's a fairly relaxed pace. The beauty of the single stage is that I rarely run out of reloading components. That way I can always get a little therapy time in. [emoji4]

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Originally Posted by CodySPowell

I only have a single stage so I make time to reload at least every other day. Sometimes I get lucky and can get a full uninterrupted day in and can accomplish quite a bit. Managed 1,200 rounds of .223 and 400 9mm in three days. And that's a fairly relaxed pace. The beauty of the single stage is that I rarely run out of reloading components. That way I can always get a little therapy time in. [emoji4]

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That is pretty good on a single stage Slow and steady in the world of reloading is a good thing


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Originally Posted by Gunshot

That is pretty good on a single stage Slow and steady in the world of reloading is a good thing


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Yup! [emoji16]

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Originally Posted by SAWMAN

I'm with Cody. Will never go to anything but single stage.
I especially love the part when you seat the bullet,reach in and take the finished product out of the shell holder. Your eyes get wide,your heart rate goes up a few beats,you blow on it,then proudly put it in the loading block,where it stands big and tall right along side the rest of your "children".
Well . . . kinda. Come on guys . . . 'fess up--- SAWMAN

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The feels....