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DaveInGA · May 25, 2007, 08:53 PM

Any press than can take a standard die can take the Dillon, RCBS or Hornady measures. If I were loading rifle, I would go with the RCBS or Hornady with their case activated powder drop and I could use one of their micrometers. A much faster and very easy powder measures to use for rifle on a progressive.

I've used the Dillon as well and I agree with Shoney's assessment. It's based on technology originally developed by the Star company. Works really well with pistol, but isn't anything spectacular when used with rifle powders and often requires modification to work well with extruded type powders, where the RCBS and Hornady typically do not.

Regards,

Dave

May 25, 2007, 08:53 PM	#17
DaveInGA Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2005 Location: Flowery Branch, GA Posts: 132	Any press than can take a standard die can take the Dillon, RCBS or Hornady measures. If I were loading rifle, I would go with the RCBS or Hornady with their case activated powder drop and I could use one of their micrometers. A much faster and very easy powder measures to use for rifle on a progressive. I've used the Dillon as well and I agree with Shoney's assessment. It's based on technology originally developed by the Star company. Works really well with pistol, but isn't anything spectacular when used with rifle powders and often requires modification to work well with extruded type powders, where the RCBS and Hornady typically do not. Regards, Dave