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<blockquote data-quote="WhiteyMacD" data-source="post: 1046920" data-attributes="member: 7633"><p>As long as you are attentive, the progressive vs single stage is a moot issue. By attentive, I mean, if you end up starting with progressive, you scrutinize your every step (ie. checking your powder charge level several times while setting up, and perdiodically during your reloading procees, say every 20-50 rounds at least until you get the hang of it). I use a Dillon rl550b. Its a great press with great customer service. I have been reloading for awhile now, and I still double check my ammo to ensure I dont double charge or no charge a round (bullet + brass + primer and no powder isnt a good thing for your barrel <img src="/images/smilies/wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-shortname=";)" />). </p><p></p><p>Now, all that said, here are some other things to think about. Progressives are more expensive. What happens if you start this hobby, cause it is a hobby, NOT a way to save money (youll just end up spending your savings on other firearm things), and you dont like it? Would you rather have $500-$1000 invested in reloading or $300-$600?</p><p></p><p>And finally, I can almost guarantee if you get a progressive, youll end up with a single stage as well. My 550b is a workhorse, but my single stage gets just as much work.</p><p></p><p>So, WhiteyMacD's recommendation: Start with a Single Stage, see if you like it and then think about a progressive.</p><p></p><p><img src="/images/smilies/wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WhiteyMacD, post: 1046920, member: 7633"] As long as you are attentive, the progressive vs single stage is a moot issue. By attentive, I mean, if you end up starting with progressive, you scrutinize your every step (ie. checking your powder charge level several times while setting up, and perdiodically during your reloading procees, say every 20-50 rounds at least until you get the hang of it). I use a Dillon rl550b. Its a great press with great customer service. I have been reloading for awhile now, and I still double check my ammo to ensure I dont double charge or no charge a round (bullet + brass + primer and no powder isnt a good thing for your barrel ;)). Now, all that said, here are some other things to think about. Progressives are more expensive. What happens if you start this hobby, cause it is a hobby, NOT a way to save money (youll just end up spending your savings on other firearm things), and you dont like it? Would you rather have $500-$1000 invested in reloading or $300-$600? And finally, I can almost guarantee if you get a progressive, youll end up with a single stage as well. My 550b is a workhorse, but my single stage gets just as much work. So, WhiteyMacD's recommendation: Start with a Single Stage, see if you like it and then think about a progressive. ;) [/QUOTE]
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