I started with a progressive press and still load with with a progressive press. Unless you're mechanically declined, progressive presses are great. The only problem is the cost of caliber changes. I ended up getting a single stage press just for the odd round or for de-capping brass.
I always recommend that new reloaders start with a single stage press for two reasons:
You will get one sooner or later, so start here anyway.
You can learn the basics more easily; one step at a time.
I have to agree with the basic premisse, progressive press are not the difficult if you pay close attention to all steps at once.
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