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I actually have two of these. Although a lot of reloaders don't like Lee products, I think the Pro 1000 is ok for a 3-station press. I particularly like the powder drop through the expanding die feature. The major issues are:
1) The turret retention system is somewhat sloppy.
2) Lee lock rings with the rubber o-ring are a complete pain. Extra turrets are a must to avoid having to remove/replace dies.
3) The primer feed is not a good design. Primers feed down a curved ramp, under the force of gravity. When you're down to a dozen primers or so, ther is no longer enough force to push the next primer into the punch area. This can cause a major jam. You really need to watch this.
I also have a Hornady LNL progressive. It has 5 stations and is much beafier. Its primer system uses drop tubes, which works better than Lee's, but it's not perfect. And the Hornday costs a lot more.
I have never tried a Dillon. They aren't cheap, but apparently a lot of reloaders like them.
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