Progressive Presses

[Bro KV]

I could still see you using the progressive for plinking loads (not necessarily weak loads, but not for regular carry either) in the furture.  I mean, if you want to pound out a thousand or so at a time just for range fodder, the progressive starts looking much more appealing.  While still using the Forster for the good stuff.

I think you hit the nail on the head.

[REDLINE]

LOL  It's just a matter of time and you'll be pounding them out like there's no tomorrow.  That's awesome.  I simply can't wait till I can afford the Redding T-7 turret press, let alone an all out progressive like the Hornady Lock-N-Load Ammo Plant.  Good luck with the ongoing venture!

[oceanbob]

I am a BLUE person. Dillon all the way. I have 2 Dillon presses and have been using Dillon products for 21 years. Any problem at all is fixed by DILLON no charge. I once had a broken return spring on one of my powder measures fail ; (after 12,000 rounds) a call to Dillon and I received a brand new complete powder measure no charge. (it was the improved model; works great)

I shoot 3000 rounds a month sometimes. My Dillon 1050 seriously loads an easy 1000 rounds per hour. One man I know has loaded 1000 rounds in 33 minutes all by himself. I'am not that dedicated but once in a while my kids (adults and one still at home) come out to my reloading Gun Room and pump out ammo for the weekend.

I load 10MM on my Dillon 550B with case feeder. Capacity is around 700 per hour but when reloading 10 I am never in a hurry....hehe. Incredible machine the 550.

The Dillon 1050 is perhaps the best reloader in the world. Costly but worth the $ if you or your family is serious about shooting/guns/collecting/ammo costs.

Good reading on which Dillon and costs here:

http://brianenos.com/pages/dillon.html

Here is my Reloading Den.

[REDLINE]

Very nice oceanbob.

[Bro KV]

Very nice!!

[gofastman]

I have not used the BLUE stuff, but I have nothing but good things to say about my Hornady LNL
every time I use it i think to myself: "man this thing is cool!"

[The_Shadow]

oceanbob, glad to see you come on board here.  That Dillon stuff is quite nice.  I am going to set up my 550B someday soon.
I have a ton of 40S&W to knock out, still need a 40 cal powder thru expander to get it going with the powder drop.

[ivanimal]

I have 2 550's and a 650. After 20 years I only use Dillon their warranties are truly no BS.

[Hairtrigger]

I have used a Hornady Progressive Press for well over 25 years.  I now have 2 as I like to have one set up for rifle and one for 45Colt. 
  I keep hearing that the dillon is a far superior press and have purchased a few over time when I have found them at a bargain price. The SDB is only a 4 station press and you cannot use any other dies than dillon. I like the Lee die for crimping... not on the dillon. The 550 is a manual indexing press....not a progressive press... can you say double charge??  The 650 is a nice press but as stated way more costly then the Hornady and compared to my older Hornady presses the 650 has many small, frail parts made of plastic.
  The powder measure on the Hornady is much better then the Dillon as well, You can buy a good powder measure and put it on the 650 or even the 550 if you do buy a Dillon

  Keep in mind that Hornady has customer service that is second to none!  Everything from press questions to load data

[ivanimal]

I have used a Hornady Progressive Press for well over 25 years.  I now have 2 as I like to have one set up for rifle and one for 45Colt. 
  I keep hearing that the dillon is a far superior press and have purchased a few over time when I have found them at a bargain price. The SDB is only a 4 station press and you cannot use any other dies than dillon.

Not true I use Lee crimp dies on my Dillon. I would say at least 2/3rds of my dies are not Dillon.

[wifecallsmegrumpy]

I have used a Hornady Progressive Press for well over 25 years.  I now have 2 as I like to have one set up for rifle and one for 45Colt. 
  I keep hearing that the dillon is a far superior press and have purchased a few over time when I have found them at a bargain price. The SDB is only a 4 station press and you cannot use any other dies than dillon.

Not true I use Lee crimp dies on my Dillon. I would say at least 2/3rds of my dies are not Dillon.

I think the Square Deal Dillon uses a different thread size to normal dies, so you are limited to the Dillon versions.  You can use other dies in the 550,650 and 1050 presses.

The 550 does rely on the user to move the shell plate and it could result in a double charge, but if you short stroke the 650 or any other press you can get a double charge also. As with all reloading you need to pay attention.

[Bro KV]

I need to make a decision, I've loaded about 300 rounds of 223 the last couple days. Along with processing about 500 cartridges through sizing/deprime, trimming and tumbling. Progressive is what I need. Just need to decide and buy. Although I just got an iPhone 5 my wife may put me on hold.

[Hairtrigger]

I have used a Hornady Progressive Press for well over 25 years.  I now have 2 as I like to have one set up for rifle and one for 45Colt. 
  I keep hearing that the dillon is a far superior press and have purchased a few over time when I have found them at a bargain price. The SDB is only a 4 station press and you cannot use any other dies than dillon.

Not true I use Lee crimp dies on my Dillon. I would say at least 2/3rds of my dies are not Dillon.

The SDB will NOT use 7/8-14 thread dies and will NOT load most rifle calibers

[sqlbullet]

Anything Dillon but the square deal B uses standard dies, but the square deal B uses proprietary dies.  That is where the deal becomes less square.  Cost of a set of dies is very high.

[MIAMIbaseballer]

Dillon 650 here because of their reputation, customer service, quality, etc.