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Lee Progressive ?
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My nephew has been using my single stage press(es) for his pistols and is looking to buy his own gear. He called last night and asked me about a progressive press made by Lee.
I had nothing to say.... Do they make progressive rigs now ?
EDIT -
Thanks for the replies....
I believe he will stay with a process he knows.
I had nothing to say.... Do they make progressive rigs now ?
EDIT -
Thanks for the replies....
I believe he will stay with a process he knows.
Comments
It's finicky, but it does work.
If I were in the market I'd look hard at the offerings from Hornady. They come with free bullets.
Dillon is a great press, I've always enjoyed loading on them at my buddy's place (he has a 550 and a 650) but I just can't justify the price. Sort of like buying a Cadillac vs. a Ford. Vs. a Yugo, which is Lee.
Sent it down the road [;)]
I shot 800 rounds of 45ACP since newyears. I love my Dillon 550. I have loaded 10,000 rounds of 45ACP on it with no problems. [8D][:D][;)]For most rifle except .223 I use a Lyman All-American.
Yes the dillon is a fine tool, no doubt, but they are far from perfect! Mine does fine with ball powder, but sucks with stick! Ya I know, no ones make a measure that works perfect for stick powder, but Dillon can do better!!
That being said.....For someone who was not born with a silver spoon up his butt, or for someone who is not lucky enough to have a high paying job, or bussiness, and can afford Dillon......The lee will get you started. Just be aware of its faults, and they work great!
Total cost to set up a Dillon RL550B basic press, no extras
$429.95......
Add the bullet tray (which makes it much nicer to use!) $40.95
Add strong mount (works without it but is much better with it) $47.95
Add case feeder $249.95
Add a few caiber conversion kits for both the press and feeder....
Press kits $44.95 ea......feeder kits 22.45 ea
cost without converstions====$768.80
Total cost for lee package that does everything Dillon does and includes a set of dies and case feeder(no dies with Dillon)
$169.99!!!!!!!!(converstions cost $14.99)Pro-1000 for pistol
So, you can buy THREE lee packages for the cost of one bare bones Dillon set up!!!
Thats a BIG price differance, and buys a lot of patience
I like the Dillon, BUT ITS JUST NOT WORTH WHAT YOU PAY FOR IT!!!!!
My 2 cents, take it for what its worth!
I set mine up with sizing, decaping dies up on one head use as single stage, 3 dif. size dies. Hand prime, then
put index bar back in and crank them out. [:D][:D][:D]
I would go with Lee 3 or 4 hole turret press with auto index, Can also use as single stage by removing index bar.
I set mine up with sizing, decaping dies up on one head use as single stage, 3 dif. size dies. Hand prime, then
put index bar back in and crank them out. [:D][:D][:D]
+1 - I have a LEE classic cast turret and love it. Keep in mind that I "downgraded" from a Dillon 550. Too many operations, too many cases everywhere, not enough hands equalled squib loads.
Yes, I'll also agree with the others, the lee progressives are junk, I sell them at my shop and we are constantly getting upset customers back into the store because they can't seem to get the thing to work.
quote:Originally posted by Pistollero1050
I shot 800 rounds of 45ACP since newyears. I love my Dillon 550. I have loaded 10,000 rounds of 45ACP on it with no problems. [8D][:D][;)]For most rifle except .223 I use a Lyman All-American.
Mine does fine with ball powder, but sucks with stick! Ya I know, no ones make a measure that works perfect for stick powder, but Dillon can do better!!
No one makes a powder that works perfectly with stick powder? The Lee Perfect Powder measure does! I just tried it last night to verify- IMR 4831, dropping a 45 grain charge. Got it dialed in, weighed on my RCBS scale. 45. 45. 45.1. 45. 45. 45.1. Figured that was pretty close to perfect for me.
OTOH, the Lee measure sux big time with ball powder, it leaks right out. But for the cost, having one on hand for stick powder is well worth it.
quote:Originally posted by the middle
quote:Originally posted by Pistollero1050
I shot 800 rounds of 45ACP since newyears. I love my Dillon 550. I have loaded 10,000 rounds of 45ACP on it with no problems. [8D][:D][;)]For most rifle except .223 I use a Lyman All-American.
Mine does fine with ball powder, but sucks with stick! Ya I know, no ones make a measure that works perfect for stick powder, but Dillon can do better!!
No one makes a powder that works perfectly with stick powder? The Lee Perfect Powder measure does! I just tried it last night to verify- IMR 4831, dropping a 45 grain charge. Got it dialed in, weighed on my RCBS scale. 45. 45. 45.1. 45. 45. 45.1. Figured that was pretty close to perfect for me.
OTOH, the Lee measure sux big time with ball powder, it leaks right out. But for the cost, having one on hand for stick powder is well worth it.
I agree with you that the Lee measure works better than dillon with stick powder (I have both), but, the two lees I have do OK, I still dont trust them enough not to weigh each load.
I make ammo fast with a lee hand press and dippers.
Now that's old school...