I am thinking of buying one of these but I have heard mixed reviews. anybody using one on a regular basis? I want one to load 40 S&W pistol bullets but I will hold out for a better one if I have to. Thanks Gary
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I have used the pro 1000 for years for pistol ammo. It is fast accurate and has given me zero problems. It looks a little cheap but I have loaded thousands of rounds with it. I started to use it more than my RL550B on pistol ammo because it was so fast.
I have used the pro 1000 for years for pistol ammo. It is fast accurate and has given me zero problems. It looks a little cheap but I have loaded thousands of rounds with it. I started to use it more than my RL550B on pistol ammo because it was so fast.
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I have 2 of them and am very happy with them. They are cheaper made than a dillion but for the vast price diffrence I say they are well worth buying. I have loaded thousands of rounds in several calibers and the only issue I have had was wearing out the plastic slider for the primers. It is like a $5 fix.
I have 2 of them and am very happy with them. They are cheaper made than a dillion but for the vast price diffrence I say they are well worth buying. I have loaded thousands of rounds in several calibers and the only issue I have had was wearing out the plastic slider for the primers. It is like a $5 fix.
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That is exactly why I am asking. I am sure a dillon is the best but they have a ton of moving parts and I can buy 2 of these for one dillon. Gary
That is exactly why I am asking. I am sure a dillon is the best but they have a ton of moving parts and I can buy 2 of these for one dillon. Gary
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I HAD one (past tense). Literally gave it away to get rid of it. Bought a Hornady LnL Progressive, and my blood pressure went down 10 points. I love Lee products, just not THAT one.
I HAD one (past tense). Literally gave it away to get rid of it. Bought a Hornady LnL Progressive, and my blood pressure went down 10 points. I love Lee products, just not THAT one.
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I run a loadmaster to load my 40SW. I'm glad I bought it. Didn't have the money for blue, as a Dillon that will do everything the loadmaster does would be out of my budget for a LONG time.
This site is invaluable to getting you loadmaster set up and running well:
http://loadmastervideos.com/
I run a loadmaster to load my 40SW. I'm glad I bought it. Didn't have the money for blue, as a Dillon that will do everything the loadmaster does would be out of my budget for a LONG time.
This site is invaluable to getting you loadmaster set up and running well:
http://loadmastervideos.com/
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I liked my first ( 38/357) Lee so much that I bought another in 9mm.
Got the 9mm on a Friday. Set it up Fri night, and Saturday, in 6 hrs, loaded 1500 rds.
Got another in 45 acp, just as good as the other two.
I don't have to tinker with them, just set them up, powder and primers, and start loading. Almost totally trouble free after several thousand rounds.
I liked my first ( 38/357) Lee so much that I bought another in 9mm.
Got the 9mm on a Friday. Set it up Fri night, and Saturday, in 6 hrs, loaded 1500 rds.
Got another in 45 acp, just as good as the other two.
I don't have to tinker with them, just set them up, powder and primers, and start loading. Almost totally trouble free after several thousand rounds.
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My uncle runs one for 9mm and 45 auto. I wouldn't hesitate to use it for pistol ammo, but it's under powered (mechanical leverage, concentricity, etc) for rifle stuff.
If you want 650 capabilities get the Hornady LnL AP. That's what I went with since I don't have space or money for a second progressive. Only having 1 progressive to do rifle and pistol, I'd settle on the Hornady again.
My uncle runs one for 9mm and 45 auto. I wouldn't hesitate to use it for pistol ammo, but it's under powered (mechanical leverage, concentricity, etc) for rifle stuff.
If you want 650 capabilities get the Hornady LnL AP. That's what I went with since I don't have space or money for a second progressive. Only having 1 progressive to do rifle and pistol, I'd settle on the Hornady again.
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