If I was new to reloading and new to the press, the first thing I would do is look closely at the press and try to figure out what I could do to smooth up my press's operation. I've owned the press you have and one thing I remember is it was a little rough (mostly sharp edges and little machining tips/flashing, etc. everywhere) around the edges. I would polish those off, including on the worm gear edges and tip to minimize wear against other parts as well as to smooth things up. I would disassemble as much as possible to polish and smooth things up. I would then clean and reassemble. I would take the time to carefully set up each part and assembly.
Another thing I would suggest is adjust the die turret at slow speed to just barely advance and lock into the detent at the next station. That way, when it's fully loaded with dies and you operate the press fast, the turret's momentum will carry it to a fully locked position perfectly and not carry it past the detent position. This allows you to operate the press faster and more efficiently. A correctly adjusted auto advance on that press is most important and will absolutely minimize stress. I had mine for about a year before selling it to a friend. I operated it fast and never had the original black square plastic part on the worm gear wear out. In fact, I still have that part, it's in a plastic bin on my reloading bench.
Do use a case activated powder drop. Do use the safety prime or adapt as shown in the video to have automatic primer feed. This way, you fully utilize the speed advantages the press has.
Save a link to the video and once you've gotten your press tuned in, start adding the modifications he shows if you wish. They will bring an improvement in speed. One thing I would do different with the bullet feeder he's got is to add a longer feeding tube. This way, you don't have to add bullets constantly. Look at other threads on this forum for how to do this.
Best Regards,
Dave
... did I just type that? *ahem* anyhow...
