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Lost Sheep · August 18, 2012, 12:58 PM

While I was composing, you posted your interest in simplicity and portability.

The hand press is your ticket for both.

The mallet driven tool requires you have a sturdy work surface and be away from other people who will be annoyed by the hammering. The hand tool can be operated quietly seated in front of a card table. (Though, the scale I recommend needs to be on a more stable surface.)

Lost Sheep

p.s. Note that your quantity of shooting, if you are like most of us, will double within the first six months. Probably more than double.

p.p.s. check this thread:
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=497313

You will find a lot of encouragement to eschew the Lee Loader and adopt a press. I will remind you that (even though I am one of those encouraging a press) that you must make up your own mind and determine what YOU want and will serve your needs best.

I also proudly admit that I have a Lee Loader for almost every caliber I reload. Just on principle, I guess, or "just because". I never use them any more but they are neat.

August 18, 2012, 12:58 PM	#7
Lost Sheep Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2009 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 3,341	simplicity and portability While I was composing, you posted your interest in simplicity and portability. The hand press is your ticket for both. The mallet driven tool requires you have a sturdy work surface and be away from other people who will be annoyed by the hammering. The hand tool can be operated quietly seated in front of a card table. (Though, the scale I recommend needs to be on a more stable surface.) Lost Sheep p.s. Note that your quantity of shooting, if you are like most of us, will double within the first six months. Probably more than double. p.p.s. check this thread: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=497313 You will find a lot of encouragement to eschew the Lee Loader and adopt a press. I will remind you that (even though I am one of those encouraging a press) that you must make up your own mind and determine what YOU want and will serve your needs best. I also proudly admit that I have a Lee Loader for almost every caliber I reload. Just on principle, I guess, or "just because". I never use them any more but they are neat. Last edited by Lost Sheep; August 18, 2012 at 01:12 PM.