The time honored procedures call for first resizing and then measuring rifle brass for possible trimming
For .223 I use a WFT, faster to resize then run it all thru the trimmer, if it needs trimming it gets trimmed, if not it doesn't. Saves time measuring before trimming.
For that matter if the turret press owner, who normally lectures the masses considering a progressive press on the virtues of having complete control over the process, then wants to put their faith and trust in a $35.00 plastic powder measure alone to charge their high power rifle loads then don't let me stand in the way.
I have no problem placing my trust in a $35 powder measure that throws accurate charges, of course there are
some people who just hate all things Lee.
Some of these people have never even owned or used Lee equipment.
I also own a Hornady LNL progressive and the Hornady measure.
Is the Hornday measure "nicer"? Yes, does it throw more accurate charges?
Not really with the powder I use for .223
With the right powder the Hornady, Lee Auto Drum or for that matter the LPD with double disks will all throw close to + or - .1gr . (H335, TAC, BLC(2) for example)
If I am using a large stick powder say H4831 for 7mm mag I trickle to weight, but I don't shoot 100 of them at a range trip. Some measures are better with "stick" powders than others.
I would say unless you have a good rifle and a good rest (or prone)the odds are the average shooter could not shoot a .1gr charge difference in .223.
Is it true or just a rumor that the Apollo astronauts used an LCT to reload drink packets with Tang?
Hmm unless I have my dates wrong the Apollo program predates the LCT by a couple years.