Which progressive press do you own? Up to 3 can be chosen if you own more than 1 different brand/model. You can come back any time to adjust your vote based on future changes.
I don't yet own one.
RCBS 2000 never a problem
Sean
I have two Hornady progressive presses. Usually one has 44 mag dies the other is for my 22 center fires. I have heard how great other brands are and purchased a couple . I sold them in short order, one did not auto index, another did not use standard dies. Neither had a powder measure as good as the Hornady drum measure.
All in all Hornady customer service is among the best, they also can help with load data.
Dillon XL650. First progressive press and I love it. I did a lot of research before purchasing it and I am very happy with my decision.
Ron
Quote from: 475/480 on June 16 2013 04:02:00 PM MDT
RCBS 2000 never a problem
Sean
Have you ever had the itch to switch to the auto indexing model?
Xl 650.
Its fantastic. If I could do it over it would be the super 1050. But I might just add one of them in a few years.
But the 650 was my first progressive machine and I do love it.
Brian
I have not yet made the leap to progressive.
When I do it will be a Lock-n-load.
I dont know anything about Dillon, but I cant imagine caliber change-overs get much easier than they do on the LNL AP
I thought about it but never got serious about looking.
Sean
Quote from: REDLINE on June 17 2013 02:35:44 AM MDT
Quote from: 475/480 on June 16 2013 04:02:00 PM MDT
RCBS 2000 never a problem
Sean
Have you ever had the itch to switch to the auto indexing model?
Quote from: sqlbullet on June 17 2013 08:33:05 AM MDT
I have not yet made the leap to progressive.
When I do it will be a Lock-n-load.
Me too. :D
Definitely gonna be a while yet though. :'(
My want-to-buy-list is gonna take some time to whittle down. :(
Plus I'm leaning toward getting a Redding T-7 Turret Press before an all out progressive. :-\
If I live long enough... ::)
Quote from: 475/480 on June 17 2013 09:26:15 AM MDT
I thought about it but never got serious about looking.
Sean
Quote from: REDLINE on June 17 2013 02:35:44 AM MDT
Quote from: 475/480 on June 16 2013 04:02:00 PM MDT
RCBS 2000 never a problem
Sean
Have you ever had the itch to switch to the auto indexing model?
I guess manually indexing can only keep a guy more focused than less. And if it works for ya... 8)
Hornay LnL AP, baby! 8)
Quote from: REDLINE on June 17 2013 12:13:30 PM MDT
Quote from: sqlbullet on June 17 2013 08:33:05 AM MDT
I have not yet made the leap to progressive.
When I do it will be a Lock-n-load.
Me too. :D
Definitely gonna be a while yet though. :'(
My want-to-buy-list is gonna take some time to whittle down. :(
Plus I'm leaning toward getting a Redding T-7 Turret Press before an all out progressive. :-\
If I live long enough... ::)
I bought my son in law the T-7 , he loves it.
I load on a 650 myself
Thanks Osageid, good to hear about the T-7.
I don't is the simple answer. Once I bought a Lee something or other progressive, but it never auto fed the primers right. I would be spitting out bullets with no primers all the time. Went back to my single stage press and used a hand primer.
I run a Dillon 1050 and a Dillon 550 (with case feeder).
I have 5 kids (4 are adults now) and we've had these Dillon machines for 20 years. The kids grew up learning about Guns, Gun sports and shooting. Everyone of them has reloaded 1000s of rounds of ammo. It was a family thing. (besides Baseball, Soccer and Surfing ;D )
I am very pleased with Dillon. On my old 550, one of the springs on the powder drop broke; after years of use. I called dillon to get another spring (about 5 bucks) and they sent me a brand new (improved) Powder Drop, no charge. (about $130 worth). Incredible customer service.
Here's my reloading room.
(http://i51.tinypic.com/2zhr33r.jpg)
oceanbob,
Nice! Hope someday I'm set up half as well. 8)
I like the Ap but the powder measure is not as accurate as I would like and takes some attention in that you must clean it and use anti static drier sheets on the interior. It does much better with larger doses of powder than the really small calibers.
I don't own a progressive. I load with Lee single stages and a classic turret. And I like Lee stuff. But when I go full progressive it will be XL 650's. One setup for small primer and the other for large primer. Rifle will still be produced on my Lee equipment as will my test/work up pistol loads.
I don't mean for this to be a plug for Lee. But there classic single and turret IMO are the best press's made to date for the money. The classic turret is a work of art. But Dillon takes it to the next level with there progressives.
I agree Lee makes great single stage and turret presses, especially for their low cost. But I also do not like their progressives.
Quote from: Ramjet on June 23 2013 12:46:20 PM MDTI like the Ap but the powder measure is not as accurate as I would like and takes some attention in that you must clean it and use anti static drier sheets on the interior. It does much better with larger doses of powder than the really small calibers.
I wonder how much it might get better when actually using the Hornady Pistol Rotor & Metering Assembly (part #050128) with the L-N-L Powder Measure as opposed to the standard metering assembly it comes with?
I have both but haven't even taken them out of the boxes yet as I haven't begun to load any ammo in bulk. The Pistol Rotor & Metering Assembly is claimed to be designed for charge weights of 0.5 - 17.0 grains. Ever tried it or heard from others about it?
I am using the small rotor.
The issue as I see it is certain powders flakes especially stick to the walls of measure.
Is am working solutions and it seems the more you run through it the better it gets.
I decreased it wiped it with anti static dryer sheets all that helps but not as curate as I would like.
Can't say I've ever been into Progressive Presses
Was given a Lee 1000 awhile back, but never used it
I traded it for a Hot Blue Job on some Pistol Parts
Been using the same Lee Turret Press I've owned since the late '70s
But I've always run it as a Single Stage Press
I don't know, I guess I prefer to physically handle my Brass, several time during the loading process
What I started out loading with, back in the early '70s, was the Lee Loader
Thousands and thousands of Rounds loaded with this Tool, long before I even bought my first Die Set
The Classic Lee Loader, in 357:
http://leeprecision.com/lee-loader-357-mag.html
Here's what I'm using today
My Original Lee (non indexing) Turret Press:
(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h414/denstinettm14/Shop%20and%20Reloading/MyClassicLeeTurretPress-1.jpg)
All of my Die Sets (all RCBS) are on their own Turrets and stored in Lee Boxes:
(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h414/denstinettm14/Shop%20and%20Reloading/MyRCSBDiesinLeeBoxes-1.jpg)
Then there's my Little Dandy Powder Rotor collection:
(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h414/denstinettm14/Shop%20and%20Reloading/RotorBox2-1.jpg)
And last but not least, my Home Built Brass Tumbler:
(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h414/denstinettm14/Shop%20and%20Reloading/ThreeCanBrassTumbler.jpg)
I have loaded on the Lee loader for 357/38 in the past, hammering brass in and out. That didn't last long though... ::)
I purchased a RCBS Jr. which I still use to this day! I also got the RCBS Big Max for the extra leverage to do rifle casings and other operations, like the "Pass-Thru" sizing.
I have the Dillon 550B but rarely use it, although I may start running some things through it again!
Quote from: The_Shadow on June 23 2013 09:59:41 PM MDT
I have loaded on the Lee loader for 357/38 in the past, hammering brass in and out. That didn't last long though... ::)
I purchased a RCBS Jr. which I still use to this day! I also got the RCBS Big Max for the extra leverage to do rifle casings and other operations, like the "Pass-Thru" sizing.
I have the Dillon 550B but rarely use it, although I may start running some things through it again!
I used that Lee Loader for over 5 yrs (during the '70s) and then again (for a short time in 2000) when I was living on my Sailboat
I finally set-up a Loading Bench in out Storage Locker
I've never had the money or desire to buy a Dillon....well maybe a (very) small desire, but never the money
Quote from: DenStinett on June 23 2013 09:17:37 PM MDTAnd last but not least, my Home Built Brass Tumbler:
(http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h414/denstinettm14/ThreeCanBrassTumbler.jpg)
That's pretty cool. Did you go by some sort of premade plans or was it from your own creativity?
Thanks Redline
It was my idea, over 30 years ago
I used Baleless 1 gallon Paint Cans
A Pump Motor and V-Belt to power the Conveyer Rollers
The Rollers have hex Shafts, so I used (3/8 drive) Sockets to hold the Rollers in place
I can tumble three different types of Brass at the same time
Say; 200, 9mm in one, 150, .308 in the second, while I'll have 150, .44 Mags in the third
The old girl is a true Work Horse
Wow, didn't have much for size reference. I had no clue the cans were 1 gallon paint can size! That makes it awesomer than I had in mind before. ;D Love the simplicity of it overall.
Awesome innovation I love inventors that think and just build it that really neat.
A guy could probably have a sustainable business just pumping out a couple different sized tumblers similar to DenStinett's.
A guy made one like this using a 5 gal Bucket
Never heard how it worked though
Wonder if a Large Water Bottle would work ?
It would be cool to see the Media and Brass working inside
Next will be a 55 gallon drum. :))
Quote from: REDLINE on June 25 2013 12:04:45 AM MDT
Next will be a 55 gallon drum. :))
Yeah and a Big Block 454 Rat Motor for power :o