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Last Post 28 Feb 2012 08:27 AM by gmittelstaedt4554. 11 Replies.

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tim

Posts:25

02 Feb 2012 07:12 AM
I have been reloading for 35 years and I think it"s time for a progressive or turret press. Should I stick with RCBS or lyman or has Lee moved up in the world?

TGJ

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02 Feb 2012 07:49 AM
I would look at Dillon.

2MT

Posts:319

02 Feb 2012 02:37 PM
The Dillon Progressive is looking like a dream at $450 but after I added all the accessories to make it truly functional, I was up to $710 including shipping and was told by a rep at Hogdon that the new smaller formulated extruded powders still will not perfectly flow thru the powder measure. Each load has to be checked as they are usually a little light unless you are using ball or spherical powder. I decided to just go with a Lee single stage for a lot less $$

ckell

Posts:1499

02 Feb 2012 06:17 PM
Lee turret has worked well for me.

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cbrown36

Posts:529

03 Feb 2012 09:05 AM
My Buddy used Lee's and had numerous of them and liked them, and when he died suddenly, I bought 3 of them from the estate auction, but have not used them. His were set up for .45, .38 and can't remember the third one I bought..

Kauntry

Posts:72

04 Feb 2012 04:09 PM
I use the new Hornady Lock N Load AP press and i Like it. No real problems so far and I've been using it about a year now. The quick change bushings make it real easy to change between calibers.

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11 Feb 2012 09:31 PM
Been using a Lyman T Mag2 turret press for several years now, never had a problem. A buddy also has used 1 for several years. Not saying 1 is any better or worse than another, just stating my experience.

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(Major) Biggs User is Offline

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14 Feb 2012 10:50 PM
Posted By TGJ on 02 Feb 2012 08:49 AM I would look at Dillon. Plus one for Dillon

76_michael User is Offline

Posts:152

16 Feb 2012 04:54 PM
If I was ever to get a new progressive It would be RCBS or Dillon

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handloader1 User is Offline

Posts:278

16 Feb 2012 05:39 PM
Dillon. Goodluck.

Ritchey Sr. User is Offline

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28 Feb 2012 07:46 AM
I have been using a lyman turret press for the past ten years and love it. I can load a couple boxes of ammo an hour and have expedited the process to my satisfaction. If I were loading alot of handgun ammo,thousands of rounds, I would probably step up to a progressive press.

gmittelstaedt4554 User is Offline

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28 Feb 2012 08:27 AM
I have a Dillon 550B and it meets my needs. Dillons are excellent for loading handgun and small caliber rifle (222, 223, 22-250, etc) but am not impressed when going to larger rifle calibers like 338/300 RUM. I believe that the Hornady LNL is a much better press. I own a Hornady progressive press that was made prior to the LNL and a LEE 1000 but I do not use them anymore. I do most of my rifle loading on a Forester Co-Ax.

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