Brass Case Cleaning

[butlersrangers]

I do a lot of reloading on a Lee press with removable '3-hole Die plates'. I use it like a single-stage press.

I bought it used for real cheap. It came with a wood carry case (that it bolts to) and six Die plates. I clamp the carry case to my bench.

This press does a great job neck sizing rifle cases, full-length sizing pistol cases, case mouth flaring, and bullet seating. (I don't use the built in priming arm: it sucks)!
I have purchased a few more Die plates, recently. Once adjusted for a job, I leave the Dies permanently on their removable plate. I store them assembled, adjusted and ready to reload a specific caliber.

I hand turn the plate as I put my cases, as a batch, through each reloading operation. I don't have or want Progressive feature.
All cases are sized & de-primed, (I clean pockets, trim and prime all cases with a hand tool), I load each case with powder charge and inspect.
(Pistol cases are flared and charged with powder from a Lee Measure on the mouth-expanding Die. I 'charge' all pistol cases and put them in a 'block'. I inspect and weigh any charges that look 'high' or 'low').

Last operation is seating bullets in all cases with Bullet-Seating Die turned into position.

My method requires more case handling than a progressive press. But, I am comfortable with it and I save time by preserving Die adjustments.

I have a very strong RCBS 'Junior' single stage press that I use for heavier operations and occasional tasks.

[Kerz]

Yelp, I'm in the group using single stage for the 30-40.
Vic

[psteinmayer]

I use a 30+ year old LEE Challenger press. Works like a champ and didn't cost an arm and a leg!!!

[Capt. Frank]

Me too, I use an RCBS Rockcrusher.