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Reloading at White Birch Armory

White Birch Armory in Dover, New Hampshire carries presses, dies, components, and accessories from trusted brands. Our staff loads their own ammunition, so the guidance you get comes from real bench time instead of a product manual. Loading your own rounds puts you in control of cost, consistency, and the exact load your firearm likes best.

Why Reload Your Own Ammunition?

Reloading gives you ammunition tuned to your firearm and your shooting. You control the powder charge, the bullet, and the brass, which means tighter consistency and the freedom to work up a custom load for your rifle or handgun. Over higher volumes, or for calibers that cost a lot off the shelf, loading your own can bring your cost per round down. For plenty of shooters, the process itself is part of the draw, since careful load development is its own form of precision work done at home.

New to the idea? Our staff can walk you through what it takes to get started and help you put together a first setup that fits your budget.

Reloading Presses and Accessories

The press is the heart of any reloading bench, and the right one depends on how much you shoot and how you like to work. Here is what you will find in our showroom and online store:

Single Stage Presses: If you are new to reloading, or you load precision rifle rounds, a single stage press is where most handloaders start. It runs one operation at a time, so you stay in control of every step and get the clean, repeatable bullet seating that accurate loads depend on. The heavy cast iron frame maintains tight tolerances through repeated use. It works slower than a progressive, but the steady pace is exactly what makes it easy to learn on, which is why so many shooters keep one on the bench for load development.

Turret Presses: Want more speed without the jump to a progressive? A turret press mounts several dies on a rotating head, so you index from one step to the next without swapping dies in and out. You keep the simple, solid feel of single stage loading and get more finished rounds per session. It is the popular middle ground for shooters ready to pick up the pace.

Progressive Presses: If you burn through pistol ammunition fast, a progressive press is built for you. It completes several operations with every pull of the handle, advancing a shell plate so a finished round drops out at the end of each cycle. There is more to set up and dial in initially, but once it is running, a progressive turns out serious volume with less time per round.

Dies and Shell Holders: Your dies shape the brass, so the right set makes the difference between rounds that chamber cleanly and ones that fight you. We carry full-length sizing dies, neck sizing dies, and bullet seating dies, plus the shell holders and shell plates that match your caliber and press. Dies machined to tight tolerances give you the alignment that consistent ammunition depends on. Browse our full die selection by brand and caliber, and ask us if you are unsure which set your load calls for.

Powder Measures and Scales: An accurate powder charge is one of the most important parts of a safe, consistent load, so this is not a place to guess. We stock powder measures, scales, and trickle tools that help you hit a precise charge weight every time. Pair them with a trusted load manual, and you have a foundation you can count on, load after load.

Priming Tools: Seating primers is its own step, and the right tool makes it cleaner and faster. We carry bench and hand priming systems, along with tools that catch every spent primer instead of leaving it on your bench or floor. A good priming setup keeps the messiest part of the process tidy and your seating depth consistent.

Bullets and Components: Components are where your load comes together. We carry reloading bullets from trusted makers, plus brass and other components to build your rounds. Powder and primers are regulated HAZMAT items, so those are available in our Dover showroom rather than online.

Reloading Accessories: The small tools add up to a smoother, safer bench. We stock case tumblers, calipers, case prep tools, loading blocks, bullet pullers, ammo boxes, torque wrenches, lock rings, and other reloading accessories that keep your die settings put. Round out your bench with the accessories that make each session faster.

Choosing the Right Setup for You

There is no single best press, and the right starting point comes down to what and how much you shoot. A new reloader loading a few boxes of precision rifle ammo is best served by a single stage press, while a high-volume pistol shooter will get more out of a progressive. A turret press splits the difference for those who want speed without the complexity.

If you are brand new to the process, start with a good manual, read it cover to cover, and follow published load data exactly. Reloading is a careful, methodical hobby, and there is no rush to a faster or more complex machine before you are comfortable with the fundamentals. Our staff is happy to walk you through what each style does and help you build a setup that fits your goals and your budget.

If you are still building your shooting skills before you start loading, our training classes and private instruction are open to shooters of every level.

The White Birch Difference

White Birch Armory is more than a place to grab components. Here is why handloaders across New England shop with us:

Guidance From People Who Reload: Our staff loads their own ammunition, so when you ask about a press, a die set, or a tricky caliber, you get an answer rooted in real bench time instead of a product blurb.

Selection Across Every Stage: Single stage, turret, or progressive, we carry presses, dies, and components from the brands handloaders trust, so you can build a complete bench in one stop.

Community First: Our classes, memberships, leagues, and community events bring shooters together from every background. New to the bench or loading for years, White Birch Armory is a home base for everyone.

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Hear From Our Customers

Staff is enthusiastic and knowledgeable, they always have been able to help me out and answer my questions. Store itself is modern in style, and has anything and everything you could need. I have bought many firearms and other products from here and never had a bad experience.

Aidan

Awesome range. Clean, well lit, priced right. The pro shop is phenomenal. I have been a member since my second time there and it is well worth it. Best of all, they keep working on improvements all the time. It keeps getting better and better.

Wes

Great store. Large selection of firearms (new and used), ammo, and accessories. The crown jewel, however, is the range. Bright, modern, and ventilated, the range is really what keeps me coming back to White Birch Armory.

Davein

Frequently Asked Questions

A basic setup is a single stage press, a die set for your caliber, a shell holder, a powder measure, a scale, and a load manual. Add a set of calipers and a loading block and you are ready for your first session. Our staff can build that list around your caliber and budget, so you leave with what you need and nothing you do not.

We stock reloading presses, dies, shell holders, powder measures, scales, priming tools, bullets, brass, and a full range of accessories from trusted brands. Browse it all online or visit our Dover, NH showroom.

A single stage press does one operation at a time and offers the most control, which suits precision work and new reloaders. A turret press rotates several dies so you can move between steps quickly, while a progressive press completes multiple steps per pull for the highest volume.

It can be, especially for high-volume shooting or expensive calibers. The equipment is an upfront cost, but your cost per round drops once you are loading regularly. Many shooters also value the consistency and the ability to tailor a load to their firearm.

Yes, in-store. Powder and primers are regulated HAZMAT items, so we carry them at our Dover showroom rather than selling them online. We stock bullets, brass, and the rest of your components both online and in person.

Yes. We carry shotshell reloaders and related supplies for loading shotgun shells. Ask our team if you need help matching equipment to your gauge.

Yes. You can shop presses, dies, bullets, brass, and accessories through our online store, with powder and primers available in-store only. Shipping is calculated at checkout, and some items may carry location-based restrictions.

Yes. Plenty of our customers are loading their first rounds, and our staff is glad to walk a first-time reloader through the basics with no pressure and no rush. Stop in with your questions and we will help you start on the right foot.