So I'm sold on getting a progressive press. Now the question is which one.
Time frame,Has changed. Getting a Christmas bonus at work, and its going to buy me a new press.
price. I have seen from the $110 to the $2400 range. I would prefer to stay in the $500 to $600 range if at all possible, but would be willing to flex up to perhaps $1000 absoloute max all in.
Size, smaller is preferred. I have a very limited work space and have to store my press when not in use. My current press is currently bolted to a piece of 2x6 and held to the kitchen table with wood working clamps and gets put up at meal time.
Brands, I don't really have preference except probably not Lee. Nothing against them they work, however every Lee product I have ever bough ended up getting replaced sooner rather than later.
Calibers, as asked primarily 9mm and 223. Will be doing some brass prep prior to progressive reloading 223. will be keeping my 30-06 single stage.
Round count, as asked. I prefer to load in batches as I don't have a dedicated space. perhaps 400rnds of each caliber per month, but would prefer to load more in batches, or a "lot" format, than weekly loading up. I would like to be able to kick out 500-1000rnds in a day without a ton of trouble and shoot for a while.
Future plans, as asked, in short, 38spl/357 mag, and 45acp. I have tried to limit myself on calibers for the most part for a while now, but I would really like to add these 2 back in in the near future.
Die stations, during my research It seems common to have 5 stations. Some of the lee and dillon only have 3-4. should I avoid presses with less than 5 stations?
Time frame,Has changed. Getting a Christmas bonus at work, and its going to buy me a new press.
price. I have seen from the $110 to the $2400 range. I would prefer to stay in the $500 to $600 range if at all possible, but would be willing to flex up to perhaps $1000 absoloute max all in.
Size, smaller is preferred. I have a very limited work space and have to store my press when not in use. My current press is currently bolted to a piece of 2x6 and held to the kitchen table with wood working clamps and gets put up at meal time.
Brands, I don't really have preference except probably not Lee. Nothing against them they work, however every Lee product I have ever bough ended up getting replaced sooner rather than later.
Calibers, as asked primarily 9mm and 223. Will be doing some brass prep prior to progressive reloading 223. will be keeping my 30-06 single stage.
Round count, as asked. I prefer to load in batches as I don't have a dedicated space. perhaps 400rnds of each caliber per month, but would prefer to load more in batches, or a "lot" format, than weekly loading up. I would like to be able to kick out 500-1000rnds in a day without a ton of trouble and shoot for a while.
Future plans, as asked, in short, 38spl/357 mag, and 45acp. I have tried to limit myself on calibers for the most part for a while now, but I would really like to add these 2 back in in the near future.
Die stations, during my research It seems common to have 5 stations. Some of the lee and dillon only have 3-4. should I avoid presses with less than 5 stations?
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