Bazoo
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I like the angle of the Lee Challenger press. I've not used one, but the Hornady Lock-n-load classic has the same angle - https://www.hornady.com/reloading/presses/lock-n-load-classic#!/ Might be of interest to you.
Single Stage Press Advice
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WestKentucky
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I have had a bunch of presses over the years. I used to buy benches from retired or deceased reloaders somewhat regularly and part them out for a profit and keep the things I would use. I never sold a press I didn’t mount and use. I tried a bunch. Of the whole pile my favorite was probably a RCBS jr3 for basic stuff. Lee classic cast for heavy work like necking up or down.
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Obi Wan Reloadi
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Unfortunately not in the UK
Don't know if they still do this. Lee will rebuild/replace your press for 50% of the cost.of a new one.
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Obi Wan Reloadi
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I could I just take a moment to thank everyone for their input on this thread - that was a really great discussion and an eye opener for me. I will report back with the outcome! 
Fine Figure of a Man
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Precision is one of many reasons.
lightman
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When ask about presses my answer is always the same. Get any "O" press with compound linkage and be happy. All of the companies make one! I've had a RockChucker since the late 70's.
Any well made SS press from any of the major manufacturers will do the job just fine. Let your buying options decide for you. Me....I would get a SS that takes the LNL bushing system. (needs the larger thread). I do leave my dies set up and adjusted. I am loading on a Lee Classic Iron press and it works fine. But...I hate the slop in the linkage and the cast looking link arms. So maybe get a RCBS or Big Boss 11 if those are options for you.
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Obi Wan Reloadi
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Well, some of the (very good) presses recommended were lovely but eye wateringly expensive here or out of stock, so the outcome was I bought a Lee Challenger breech lock.
I know Lee and trust the brand, and it was a pretty good price and arrived quickly. The quick release system is new for me and will be fun to play with. Straight away I can feel the better action. Thanks for the input everyone.
I know Lee and trust the brand, and it was a pretty good price and arrived quickly. The quick release system is new for me and will be fun to play with. Straight away I can feel the better action. Thanks for the input everyone.
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GeoDudeFlorida
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Well done! And kudos to @Frulk for volunteering to send a like-new replacement. That was a generous offer.
someone from usa traveling to gb, can carry it in hand luggage...
frulk gets my vote as well....
Captain*kirk
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RCBS Rock Chucker. Been using mine for over 30 years and it's never let me down.
shoebox1.1
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When I started a year ago I knew there was going to be “stuff” accumulated. I didn’t think I was going from first pic to the second! I’ve got 4 presses now and was 5! 
Is it any more precise than a turret used a single stage press? I kinda think it is a waste of time, as far as I can see.
Not a huge fan of this forums quote set up. Forgot to quote, and could not add, that I know of.
Soonerpesek
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Can’t delete the fact you posted….
Have to replace the post with something else even if it’s simply a “.”
barnfrog
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Go to the post you wish to quote, and click on +Quote at the bottom right, next to where the Reply link is. Then go back to your response and below it you will see "Insert quotes" next to the Attach files button. The Insert quotes button won't show up until you click on the +Quotes button and add a post's content to the multi-quote.
I know how to quote. I just don't like the system here. Having to insert. So then you can't add more quotes later. I entered a comment without inserting the quote, and then to my knowledge could not go back and enter
Must forums you can copy and paste a quote into the post.
Dan Wesson
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You can do it that way, too.
barnfrog
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Sure you can. Just go to another post and repeat the process. Like this:
You can copy and paste, too. Highlight the portion of the post you want to quote, and the option to quote it will appear. Click that, then use the Insert quotes function. Like this:
PWC
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Don't look down your nose...not everyone needs one. Not every one reloads hi volume. Not everyone shoots competition and is stressed for time and ammo. Not everyone has the $$ for turret/ progressive presses. Not.every one wants bigger, faster, kchunk, kchunk....
Because they work. Reading here and other boards, I see those that started with a single stage and upgraded, kept their single stage for case prep. If they got rid of it, they seem to say they bought another single stage for case work.
I started reloading 40 yrs ago with a, now, 83 yr old Pacific "C" press and never saw a need to upgrade, so I still make quality ammo on it for the range. I don't walk the fields anymore.
LV Gun
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Lee Classic Cast single stage built like a tank .
GeoDudeFlorida
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Agreed. And I’d like to add, not all of us want to lock ourselves away in a self-imposed prison, or sit in a static location staring at the same wall, all the time, just so we can make decent ammo. I like to stay mobile. I like to change the scenery and get some fresh air. Can’t do that with a 30-pound turret press or a progressive. An aluminum frame single stage or hand press is where mobility lives.
