zxcvbob
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Which round does he most often load in high volume? Maybe get a Dillon SDB set up for that?
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Hey zxcv,
He loads the more commen pistol loads in high volume. 45acp, 9mm, 38spcl, 357 mag (he loves this round more than anything) and 44 mag. That's why I was thinking Dillon 550b or Lee Classic turret. For his rifles, 308, 30-06, 243, 257 Weather Mag and 300 Weatherby Mag but he is set for single stage.
He'll load on my XL650's for the 45acp and 9mm (I have 2 dedicated machines) fully progressive.
38spcl, 357 mag, and 44 Mag on my 550b.
but for these calibers, he likes to size and deprime first on a single stage, then he likes to make sure all cases are proper length and if not, he'll trim and champfer/deburr (He is extremely picky when it comes to this) He also likes to prime using a hand primer seperately so he has me take the primer system off the 550b for him. Also, he likes to use a RCBS Uniflow to charge the cases. I have a seperate powder through die with a special adapter to use a powder throw from another company such as RCBS or Hornady. I researched this method and bought all the nessecities at his request. I try to explain that he is defeating the purpose of a fine progressive press but what can I say, He is set in his ways...So...He'll load 38 spcl / 357 mag and 44 mag this way.
I guess the Lee Classic turret would make the most sense but who knows...
Cheers...
He loads the more commen pistol loads in high volume. 45acp, 9mm, 38spcl, 357 mag (he loves this round more than anything) and 44 mag. That's why I was thinking Dillon 550b or Lee Classic turret. For his rifles, 308, 30-06, 243, 257 Weather Mag and 300 Weatherby Mag but he is set for single stage.
He'll load on my XL650's for the 45acp and 9mm (I have 2 dedicated machines) fully progressive.
38spcl, 357 mag, and 44 Mag on my 550b.
but for these calibers, he likes to size and deprime first on a single stage, then he likes to make sure all cases are proper length and if not, he'll trim and champfer/deburr (He is extremely picky when it comes to this) He also likes to prime using a hand primer seperately so he has me take the primer system off the 550b for him. Also, he likes to use a RCBS Uniflow to charge the cases. I have a seperate powder through die with a special adapter to use a powder throw from another company such as RCBS or Hornady. I researched this method and bought all the nessecities at his request. I try to explain that he is defeating the purpose of a fine progressive press but what can I say, He is set in his ways...So...He'll load 38 spcl / 357 mag and 44 mag this way.
I guess the Lee Classic turret would make the most sense but who knows...
Cheers...
zxcvbob
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The way he is doing it, I think an old fashioned 3- or 4-station 'H' press would be best. (that's what I use when I'm tinkering) Much faster than a normal single stage, but just as flexible. I mounted the powder measure to the top of the press off to the side using a short piece of 1/8" steel strap with two 1" holes in it (it doesn't take up a station that way)
The Bushmaster
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Ronpaul2008 (heaven forbid)...Why the Lee Classic CAST Turret? In one of your posts you mentioned the amount of rounds you planned on loading and shooting. That amount does not warrent a expense of a progressive. Especially the cost of the blue kool-ade... Unless you plan to load a BUNCH of pistol ammunition you don't need a progressive. I also believe you mentioned loading gor a couple of rifle calibres. You will need a turret that can be converted to a single stage or get a single stage to load rifle cases...
DaveInFloweryBranchGA
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RP,
I've owned a Dillon 550 and I now own a Hornady LnL. I also own a Lee Classic Turret and a Lee Classic Cast single stage. If the Lee Classic Turret had been available before I bought my Hornady, I would have never needed the Hornady LnL.
Based on your cartridge count, I suspect the Lee Classic Turret and Lee Single Stage can and would meet all your needs. I would recommend you buy them first and load with them. Then, if the Lee Classic Turret is not meeting your needs production wise, then go to the Hornady LnL progressive.
Why? Because the Lee is much more economical for caliber changes than the Hornady and frankly, most progressives are more about time and ego than about cartridge production.
The Lee Classic Turret turns out an easy 200 rounds an hour when it's set up. That's actual production rounds, with minimal setup time. Quick, convenient and inexpensive.
The Hornady LnL can easily turn out up to a 1000 rounds an hour with a case feeder. But this speed comes with a good bit of costs. So one should weigh what that extra cost provides one timewise vs. other things that money could be spend on, like new guns.
If you get the Turret, it makes a great companion to the progressive and you can quickly load calibers you want a couple hundred rounds for, but don't want to load for all the time.
Regards,
Dave
I've owned a Dillon 550 and I now own a Hornady LnL. I also own a Lee Classic Turret and a Lee Classic Cast single stage. If the Lee Classic Turret had been available before I bought my Hornady, I would have never needed the Hornady LnL.
Based on your cartridge count, I suspect the Lee Classic Turret and Lee Single Stage can and would meet all your needs. I would recommend you buy them first and load with them. Then, if the Lee Classic Turret is not meeting your needs production wise, then go to the Hornady LnL progressive.
Why? Because the Lee is much more economical for caliber changes than the Hornady and frankly, most progressives are more about time and ego than about cartridge production.
The Lee Classic Turret turns out an easy 200 rounds an hour when it's set up. That's actual production rounds, with minimal setup time. Quick, convenient and inexpensive.
The Hornady LnL can easily turn out up to a 1000 rounds an hour with a case feeder. But this speed comes with a good bit of costs. So one should weigh what that extra cost provides one timewise vs. other things that money could be spend on, like new guns.
If you get the Turret, it makes a great companion to the progressive and you can quickly load calibers you want a couple hundred rounds for, but don't want to load for all the time.
Regards,
Dave
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