LEE Pro 1000?

[RedneckZombie]

I am considering the purchase of a progressive press for loading pistol ammo. Particularly .45 ACP, .357 mag & .44 mag. A guy I work with has 3 PRO 1000's and swears by them. The price is certainly attractive and I love LEE products but the price just seems to cheap to be a quality press. Can anyone offer their opinions and experiences with the PRO 1000? All input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Shadowrider]

Do a search in the ammo forum. The general opinion is that they work, but require alot of "tinkering" to keep them running smoothly. At least that's the impression I get from those who have posted about them.

 

[criticalbass]

There is an excellent series of tutorials on uTube. Very detailed and well photographed demos of how to make the 1000 run optimally.

I have a used 1000 in a box that I may try to get running over the holidays. CB

 

[mike_pinto]

I got a loadmaster sans dies with the .40 shellplate I need to get rid of an would make you a sweet deal. The loadmaster is the pro1000 on steroids.

M

 

[starpacker]

I got a loadmaster sans dies with the .40 shellplate I need to get rid of an would make you a sweet deal. The loadmaster is the pro1000 on steroids.

M

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[tyromeo55]

my lee 1000 in 223 was not worth the hassle. I was better off doing them on my single stage.

 

[RedneckZombie]

Thanks to all for the input.