Reloading Press
Single stage reloading press performs one step on one case at a time. When using a single stage press, cases are loaded in batches, one step at a time. Single stage presses are commonly used for high-precision rifle cartridge handloading, but may be used for high-precision reloading of all cartridge types.

Turret presses are similar to single stage presses, but permit mounting all of the dies for one cartridge simultaneously, with each die being installed on the press at the same time.

Progressive presses handle several shells at once, with each pull of the lever performing a single step on all the cases at once. Progressive presses hold all the dies needed, plus a powder measure and a primer feed, and often also include an additional station where the powder levels are checked, to prevent over or under charges. Progressive presses also often feature case feeds that will hold hundreds of cases to be loaded while the user holds the bullet in place over the appropriate case mouth, to seat the bullet.

Shotshell reloading is similar to cartridge reloading, except that instead of a bullet, a wadding and a measure of shot are used, and after loading the shot, the shell is crimped shut. The shotshell loader contains stations to resize the shell, measure powder, load the wad, measure shot, and crimp the shell.