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My press history is similar to totalloser (post 37), but my evaluation of the experience is diametrically opposite. Single-stage to progressive to turret was VERY valuable to me.
I never wonder if I want a progressive (except when I think of Dillon, sometimes). I very seldom set up my single stage. My turret takes care of my needs perfectly and it suits my personal style.
If I were to teach someone to load, though, I would use the single stage (without quick-change bushings) over the turret or a progressive. Reason? Setting up and adjusting dies is something only swapping dies often teaches you.
Having learned to adjust my dies every time I loaded (using my RockChucker) I retain the muscle memory of how it feels to set the proper crimp. If I had learned on a quick-change bushing single stage or an interchangeable-head turret or progressive, I would not have had the practice to get that muscle memory. Of course, I had more time on my hands back then.
"Slow learning is thorough learning." (to coin a phrase)
Thanks for reading my little bit of philosophy
Lost Sheep
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