Help in choosing a set-up!

NDIrishjr · March 12, 2006, 09:57 AM

I have decided to get into reloading and was curious what everyone's opinion on a nice set-up would be.
I have done some searching on here and have read some comments on Lee loaders and such but I can't really find a definite answer on what to get.
My father reloaded all his ammo about 25-30 years ago. He had an old Lyman press back in the day. But he didn't have anything like what is offered now, turret, progressive, etc. etc.
I would be reloading .45ACP, .40 S&W, & .357. Not really looking to pump out 1,000 rounds an hour or anything but something that is not a cheap pile of junk and will last.
Thanks in advance!

Leftoverdj · March 12, 2006, 10:52 AM

Look at the new Lee Classic Turret. You probably don't want a single stage since you are loading pistol cartridges and that would be really slow. A Dillon Progressive would eat up $500 dollars set up for three cartridges.

I've been happy with an old three hole Lee Turret for pistol and the new solid frame four hole version would be better. The advantage over a single stage is that you set up your dies ONCE in $8 interchangeable heads. The time savings is significant for those who load 100-200 rounds at a time.

caz223 · March 12, 2006, 10:55 AM

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Look at the new Lee Classic Turret. You probably don't want a single stage since you are loading pistol cartridges and that would be really slow. A Dillon Progressive would eat up $500 dollars set up for three cartridges.

I've been happy with an old three hole Lee Turret for pistol and the new solid frame four hole version would be better. The advantage over a single stage is that you set up your dies ONCE in $8 interchangeable heads. The time savings is significant for those who load 100-200 rounds at a time.

+1

Don't forget the NEW classic turret has a cast frame, and the safety prime and AutoDisk Pro are available accessories. If you use the auto disk or pro, and the safety prime, you're going to need the auto disk riser.

http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/cata...sicTurretPress
http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/cata...g/powhan1.html
http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/cata.../primtool.html
http://www.realguns.com/archives/122.htm

I own a dillon 550, and am recommending a LEE classic turret?
Yup, that's right...

March 12, 2006, 09:57 AM	#1
NDIrishjr Junior Member Join Date: March 3, 2006 Location: Augusta, Ga. Posts: 9	Help in choosing a set-up! I have decided to get into reloading and was curious what everyone's opinion on a nice set-up would be. I have done some searching on here and have read some comments on Lee loaders and such but I can't really find a definite answer on what to get. My father reloaded all his ammo about 25-30 years ago. He had an old Lyman press back in the day. But he didn't have anything like what is offered now, turret, progressive, etc. etc. I would be reloading .45ACP, .40 S&W, & .357. Not really looking to pump out 1,000 rounds an hour or anything but something that is not a cheap pile of junk and will last. Thanks in advance!

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March 12, 2006, 10:52 AM	#2
Leftoverdj Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2004 Posts: 934	Look at the new Lee Classic Turret. You probably don't want a single stage since you are loading pistol cartridges and that would be really slow. A Dillon Progressive would eat up $500 dollars set up for three cartridges. I've been happy with an old three hole Lee Turret for pistol and the new solid frame four hole version would be better. The advantage over a single stage is that you set up your dies ONCE in $8 interchangeable heads. The time savings is significant for those who load 100-200 rounds at a time.