Blackhawk64

I bought a Lee Progressive Turret press years ago. Got the Auto Powder Measure with it. I load .38, .357, and .44. It seemed like a lot of money at the time, but it has paid for itself several times over by now. It works well, and I can load a box of 50 shells in less than an hour, even inspecting at each step. Plus, if you want to add a new caliber, all you do is buy a set of dies ( for about the price of one box of shells ).     All you really need to add is a caliper if you're doing auto. calibers, to get the overall length right. Would help to have a scale to check powder charges.     Revolver shells are easy. Autos are a little more critical on length and powder charges.      Remember to get a good reloading manual ( or two ) to get correct info. on these things.    Had a Lee Loader at one time, too. It was O K, but not as versatile or as consistent. It would be better as an emergency pack tool rather than a regular loading set.

I have an 1894-s in .44 mag. It's a fun gun to shoot. Used it in cowboy matches, and regular trips to the range. I've had this one about 20 years and never had a problem with it. Clean the barrel every time and break it down and clean everything every three or four times.     You can get good instructions for that from the cowboy sites.        I like the idea of a rifle and a handgun firing the same shells. Cuts down on stuff to carry.

Referred here by my son . Looks good so far.    I did Cowboy Action stuff a few years ago. Have a few of the appropriate guns for that. Got a few other toys to bang around with, too. A little reloading for the revolvers, also,  I make my own holsters.