I started with a Lee Anniversary Kit about 12 years ago. I've had RCBS, Lee, Lyman, & Hornady. I'm using a Lee Classic Cast Turret and a Hornady LNL AP now and like both very much. The Lee gets used the most because I only load a couple boxes at a time of .357, 44mag, and most of my rifle rounds are loaded on the Lee. I have .223, 243, 30/30, 308, 06, 45/70. The 45acp, 9mm & 38spl get loaded on the LNL AP because I shoot more of them, 3-400 rounds a weekend.
Started with a LeeLoadmaster, then jumped to a Dillon 650, never to look back.
Rock Chucker that I inherited from my Dad. Still going strong.
??? 550's aren't that expensive. And with the amount of primers you waste with that POS priming system Lee uses, you probably could have bought 3 550's!
I tried the non-Dillon method. Once I got to a point that it took more time to care and feed the Lee, I gave in. Now I run a 550 for .40 and another for .223.
A pair of Dillon Square Deal B
I have a Lee Classic, the cast iron one. I love it. I was going to buy a Forster Co-Ax which I believe may be the best single stage press. I was convinced by a man who used to own a reloading company and sold all the presses including his own. He said the Lee Classic is what he now uses and doesn't want anything else. I wouldn't change at this point, who knows in the future. I load for accuracy more than quantity. I also think most presses are very good and will all do a good job. Get what looks good to you and is in your budget.
Reloading sure has made shooting more fun.
Reloading sure has made shooting more fun.
Lee anniversary kit
RCBS Rock Chucker, works fine lasts a long time.
