I'm presently using a Lee 4-hole "Classic" turret press with the usual accessories; safety primer and auto-disk (pro and standard).
Most of my experience was gained loading for 45ACP, .40S&W and 9mm. Then I got an AR-15 and decided to take on reloading for it. A crash course in rifle reloading, a whole lot of spending for more stuff (isn't that what AR means, another receipt?) and I can reload for .223Rem now. I'd like to add 22-250 and 7mm08 to that list. I will, in due time.... Anyway, with all of the steps required in case-prep, and the fact that I just can't seem to gain enough trust with the auto disk powder dispenser (with the powders I'm using for .223 anyway) I'm pretty much loading .223 single stage, but with the convenience of never having to switch dies. I've tried H322 and Win748. Being 'ball' powder, the 748 meters the most accuratly, but anyone who knows the auto-disk system knows you can't really 'fine tune' a load.
The inability to 'fine tune' is my biggest hang-up with pistol reloading as well. Sure, the majority of my loading is 'blaster ammo' but still, I'd like a little more control over how much goes in, and not be so limited by what my press can do. To that end, I purchased an RCBS charge master combo. It's a great unit, but it really slows down the process. Not that I'm in a hurry, but there's nothing wrong with building up to a decent cruising speed while you're reloading.
That's where my interest in the progressive presses comes in. I'm kicking the can between a Dillion (550 or 650) and the Hornady Lock n' Load AP. The high "production rate" sure looks good on both units, and I know that case prep will have to be done ahead time to obtain that kind out of output. But my biggest hangup is on the powder dispenser. Each use a different type, and i"ll presume each have their strengths and weaknesses. I understand that extruded powders like H322 and Varget are tough when it comes to progessive style dispensers. But this is where I want to hear from everybody about their experiences. Good, bad, indifferent, about any style progressive press you use. What do you like? What do you hate? What mods have you made to make it 'better'. I'm especially interested in things like primer feeding and powder dispensing.
Most of my experience was gained loading for 45ACP, .40S&W and 9mm. Then I got an AR-15 and decided to take on reloading for it. A crash course in rifle reloading, a whole lot of spending for more stuff (isn't that what AR means, another receipt?) and I can reload for .223Rem now. I'd like to add 22-250 and 7mm08 to that list. I will, in due time.... Anyway, with all of the steps required in case-prep, and the fact that I just can't seem to gain enough trust with the auto disk powder dispenser (with the powders I'm using for .223 anyway) I'm pretty much loading .223 single stage, but with the convenience of never having to switch dies. I've tried H322 and Win748. Being 'ball' powder, the 748 meters the most accuratly, but anyone who knows the auto-disk system knows you can't really 'fine tune' a load.
The inability to 'fine tune' is my biggest hang-up with pistol reloading as well. Sure, the majority of my loading is 'blaster ammo' but still, I'd like a little more control over how much goes in, and not be so limited by what my press can do. To that end, I purchased an RCBS charge master combo. It's a great unit, but it really slows down the process. Not that I'm in a hurry, but there's nothing wrong with building up to a decent cruising speed while you're reloading.
That's where my interest in the progressive presses comes in. I'm kicking the can between a Dillion (550 or 650) and the Hornady Lock n' Load AP. The high "production rate" sure looks good on both units, and I know that case prep will have to be done ahead time to obtain that kind out of output. But my biggest hangup is on the powder dispenser. Each use a different type, and i"ll presume each have their strengths and weaknesses. I understand that extruded powders like H322 and Varget are tough when it comes to progessive style dispensers. But this is where I want to hear from everybody about their experiences. Good, bad, indifferent, about any style progressive press you use. What do you like? What do you hate? What mods have you made to make it 'better'. I'm especially interested in things like primer feeding and powder dispensing.
