Progressive reloaders for cartridges
My old Rock Chucker is far too time consuming as of late and I would like to get a progressive press mainly for 9MM, .357 Mag and .45 auto maybe 7mm Rem. mag and .223.I want to maintain the accuracy of the loads and increase the production, prices range from 200 to 450 from what I have seen - just want to hear from real world users for the real skinny!You guys are GREAT!ThanksEd
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You can't go wrong with the Dillon 550. I've had mine for 15 years and it has cranked out a whole bunch of rounds. Their customer service is second to none. www.dillonprecision.com 0 -
Lee Turret press. Good press,quick change turrets,good service,price is right. 0 -
I love the Dillons for handgun calibers; after using a single stage press for 25+ years and a bajillion rounds, it's a dream. If you are seriously loading a lot of rifle ammo, forget the motorized feed models. One other note - JMHO - I stick w/ ball powder in progressive loading of rifle cartridges because I'm not monitoring the powder fill as closely as I would w/ a single stage set-up & separate powder measure. The IMR types don't seem to be as consistent in charges. 0 -
Guess I'm an old stick-in-the-mud, but I much prefer separate operations with rigorous inspection between each operation.I've seen too many bad rounds come out of progressive loaders. 0 -
Dillon is king!!! They will treat like you like one if you call or need "ANY" assistance. Go with the best and you won't be sorry. RG 0 -
Lots of people give LEE a bad rap but I wonder if they have ever used one. I admit Dillon has very nice machines, but all you hear is when something breaks how they help you out. I have had a LEE pro 1000 for the last ten years- and have never had anything brake. The machine runs very well as long it is clean and is easy to switch to other calibers. I think the Pro 1000 is hard to beat. 0 -
Ok guys great info thanks! Now about this accuracy "problem" with progressives any other contributions on that? I consider myself pretty picky and pay very close attention to details. (25 years as a machinist and tool maker) but anything that can go wrong will - at the worst possible moment.Thanks for sharing your knowledge and thoughts gents.Best wishes for a happy holiday too all!Ed 0 -
I have reloaded thousands of rounds through the Dillon press & had maybe 1/2 a dozen rejects. Accuracy has never been a problem. I have reloaded 40 cal, 10mm, 44, 45 cal, 38, 357 & 9mm in the two dillon press' I have. When I say customer service is great I don't mean the press broke and I need them to fix it. I mean that I have a setup or adjustment question on something new I haven't done before. RG 0 -
I sold California Star reloaders for a thousand dollars each in the 70's They were good for a million rounds. I still have new and used machines and lots of parts for the old timers who have them operational.Paul Jones Fitz Grips co, Saeco, Star, C-H, Bulletmaster retired 1979 0
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