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springer99 · January 21, 2013, 04:09 PM

Yes, the Lee Classic Cast works only with 4 hole turrets, but it's the most practical way to bridge the gap between single stage and true progressive presses. If you choose to remove the indexing rod from it, you can even still use it as a single stage press.

I, for one, wouldn't even consider using multiple single stage presses to load individual functions of a reload. Way too much moving around and chance for spilling things, etc. Plus, the mere though of having to adjust single dies in multiple presses each time I changed calibers give me serious heartburn.

Really, the Lee CC turret is the best solution that I would recommend. Once you add turrets for each caliber you want to load for(at least for the most popular of them) and adjust the dies, you're all set.

January 21, 2013, 04:09 PM	#6
springer99 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Posts: 355	Yes, the Lee Classic Cast works only with 4 hole turrets, but it's the most practical way to bridge the gap between single stage and true progressive presses. If you choose to remove the indexing rod from it, you can even still use it as a single stage press. I, for one, wouldn't even consider using multiple single stage presses to load individual functions of a reload. Way too much moving around and chance for spilling things, etc. Plus, the mere though of having to adjust single dies in multiple presses each time I changed calibers give me serious heartburn. Really, the Lee CC turret is the best solution that I would recommend. Once you add turrets for each caliber you want to load for(at least for the most popular of them) and adjust the dies, you're all set.