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glockopop · November 13, 2007, 12:23 AM

I've been using one for about a year, and I've had absolutely no problems. I just got a real good deal on a Dillon press from a TFL member, so I won't be using it as much, but I'm glad the Hand Press was given to me first so I could learn the basics of handloading.

I will advise you that if you give these as gifts in calibers for autos, get the three or four die set. The speed die seems like a good idea but you can't adjust the crimp, and I had feeding problems in my 1911 before I got the Factory Crimp Die.

The Lee Hand Press is a damn nice gift, mine was given to me by my girlfriend's dad!

November 13, 2007, 12:23 AM	#2
glockopop Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2005 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 922	I've been using one for about a year, and I've had absolutely no problems. I just got a real good deal on a Dillon press from a TFL member, so I won't be using it as much, but I'm glad the Hand Press was given to me first so I could learn the basics of handloading. I will advise you that if you give these as gifts in calibers for autos, get the three or four die set. The speed die seems like a good idea but you can't adjust the crimp, and I had feeding problems in my 1911 before I got the Factory Crimp Die. The Lee Hand Press is a damn nice gift, mine was given to me by my girlfriend's dad! __________________ I've only got two hands, but I've been known to carry three Glocks. RZA