Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

[D Baker]

I am looking to upgrade to a progressive press. Any recommendations on which brand and/or model I should consider and why? I currently have a RCBS Rock Chucker and have used one of the Dillon progressive models (not sure of the model...might have been a 550B) any suggestions, likes or dislikes would be appreciated. I will load rifle and pistol.

Thanks,
D Baker

 

[NaHa]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

DB, the 'Search' function will yield tons of info. Use the advanced search, set the date range to 'newer than one year', and use 'progressive press' as your keywords.

Also, try Google. You'll find a lot of info.

Per usual, what you're intending to load will factor into the choice equation. Rifle or handgun, benchrest vs. blasting, blah blah.

 

[jasonk]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

Dillon is the only way I'd go. I think the 550 is the best value in their line and plenty fast too.

www.brianenos.com has a good faq section and free shipping too.

 

[jasonk]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

http://www.brianenos.com/pages/dillonfaqs.html

 

[Rafael]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

This is a nice comparison from a Dillon user:
http://www.comrace.ca/cmfiles/dillonLeeHornadyComparison.pdf

 

[Winchester 69]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: D Baker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I...have used one of the Dillon progressive models (not sure of the model...might have been a 550B).</div></div>
See if you can use a Hornady AP somewhere. That should let you compare them for yourself. I like the Hornady's design. It changes over easily, and more cheaply than the Dillon. Also, it has a better powder system - some have converted the Dillon to use a Hornady powder measure. Take a look.

 

[Rafael]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

I am impressed with the Hornady powder system as well.
The thing I like most about the Hornady is the LNL bushings.
While it's not important, it is nice to be able to move the dies to a different position.

I currently use a Redding T-7 as a single stage press for other operations, but I wonder if the LNL bushings would allow movement of dies to thier single stage press without adjustment....for those few times you want to do a single operation.

 

[EddieNFL]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

I have a Dillon 550, 650 and a Hornady. Either will serve you well. Stay away from the Lee.

 

[Queequeg]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

I like the Dillon 550 as well, but use many products by RCBS, Hornady, LEE and others. Anyone's dies will work in the Dillon. Their customer service is outstanding too.

 

[NRAShooter]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

Only one, Dillon.

 

[Hoser]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

Dillon, hands down.

 

[general_purpose]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

Dillon is the way to go in progressive reloading, in my opinion

 

[D Baker]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

Thanks for all the input and links. This has been very helpful. Any thoughts on the Dillon dies vs. others? I mostly have RCBS and Redding.

 

[dmg308]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

Redding for precision rifle the dillon pistol dies a good.

 

[shepherm]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

I use RCBS for my 223 and 22-250 and redding for my 308, 6mmbr, 204. They all seem to load great.

 

[CGM]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

One more vote for Hornady Lock n Load. The only problem is that most everything is out of stock right now.

 

[Steve 2018]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

I have the dillon 550 also. Set up is easy. Production is fast. I really like the ease of caliber change with multiple tool heads. Customer service is awsome.

 

[Rafael]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

I am very fond of Redding dies for pistol and rifle.

 

[shepherm]

Re: Progressive Reloading Press Recommendations

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CGM</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> The only problem is that most everything is out of stock right now.</div></div> Yeah I have a old projector progressive press and can't get the primer tubes for it. Maybe someday I will just buy a dillon, I have their super swager 600 and love it.