stu929
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Where do you come by so many presses? I have been searching for used stuff for a while and have been striking out
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Lee Pro 1000 Progressive press. Thoughts from anyone who has/had one.
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Nanook
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I started with a small red turret with one shell holder that spun the dies, then got a different red turret with a rotating shell holder. The big boy blue presses were to help me go through a couple tons of .223 and .308. Of course, this was before that jackass shot up Sandy Hook, so availability was a bit better.
Racinready300ex
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I've probably run 50k plus on pro 1000's, I have two of them. They work fine, they do need some tinkering to keep running. The only part I ever wore out was the shaft in the middle that makes everything rotate. I was able to find the problem and order a replacement pretty easy though.
Last summer I upgraded to a 650, and it is sooo much better. That said I still have the two pro 1000's set up, one is for 9mm and one is for 38 super.
Last summer I upgraded to a 650, and it is sooo much better. That said I still have the two pro 1000's set up, one is for 9mm and one is for 38 super.
Magnumite
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I run a 550 using a Lee chain pull return disc powder measure, no case nor bullet feeder. I have no problems with the measure and can average ber 500 rounds per hour when I am really rolling, 400 rounds per hour comfortably.
As many have, I started out with the Lee 3 position turret press way back. I was on the edge of buying the NEW 1000 when I saw an ad for the Dillon 450B. Looking both over I went with the Dillon, converted it to the present mahine which is the 550B. From a machinery perspective I saw no equivalence between the two presses. Still don't. And from communication with users I knew through the years of both, it seems I made a sound choice. If the pocketbook can afford it, get an LNL or Dillon.
As many have, I started out with the Lee 3 position turret press way back. I was on the edge of buying the NEW 1000 when I saw an ad for the Dillon 450B. Looking both over I went with the Dillon, converted it to the present mahine which is the 550B. From a machinery perspective I saw no equivalence between the two presses. Still don't. And from communication with users I knew through the years of both, it seems I made a sound choice. If the pocketbook can afford it, get an LNL or Dillon.
Thanks all. From the thread comments and a little more research I will probably go with the LNL eventually. I usually get a bunch of Bass Pro gift cards for my Bday and Xmas so I'll probably save a few up and try to get one for close to free since Bass Pro sells them.
stu929
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Best price right now is 380. Im hunting the lnl as well.
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I started with a lee pro 1000; i got it working, but it was still time consuming--the way you have to load the primers (compare to a tube system) & the mess you have to clean because of the spent primers.
When i upgraded to dillon, i initially thought that it was very expensive; but a few years later, i found myself owning a square deal, a 650, and a 1050. Here are the reasons why i preferred the blue press...
-Easy to use after it's been set-up properly (very consistent & fast)
-The support from the manufacturer is there (from responding to your questions up to replacing parts and overhauling your press)
-it holds its value even after so many years
I'm sure the press from other manufacturers are also great; and the possibility of adding accessories are there. So, good luck with your decision.
When i upgraded to dillon, i initially thought that it was very expensive; but a few years later, i found myself owning a square deal, a 650, and a 1050. Here are the reasons why i preferred the blue press...
-Easy to use after it's been set-up properly (very consistent & fast)
-The support from the manufacturer is there (from responding to your questions up to replacing parts and overhauling your press)
-it holds its value even after so many years
I'm sure the press from other manufacturers are also great; and the possibility of adding accessories are there. So, good luck with your decision.
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