$129.00 for complete progressive loader ?

dgang · November 28, 2000, 10:38 PM

I saw an advertisement the other day for the Lee Pro 1000. From what I could tell it comes with everything needed to start loading immediately, including carbide dies. I already have a RCBS single stage and all the dies, scales, powder throwers, calipers etc. that I would need to load with the progressive.I would keep these set up for my rifle and revolver hunting loads. The Lee would be used solely to turn out large quanties of .40 S&W ammo. My question is this, for the price of $129.00 with no tax or shipping is it possible to get a working and reliable machine? Or is the old saying "you get what you pay for" hold true here? I would appreciate comments and suggestions from people with knowledge of Lee or different manufacturers of progressive loaders. Thanks in advance and good shootin' to ya'. dgang

jim-alex · November 28, 2000, 11:30 PM

I use the Pro1000 and the turret. Very pleased with both. Have no problems at all with Lee equipment. Have loaded about 10 - 15K rounds between the two with no more than minor irritations. As long as you are observant and mildly mechanical you will have no problem.

**Mal H** · November 29, 2000, 12:16 AM

Moving to Reloading forum...

November 28, 2000, 10:38 PM	#1
dgang Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 115	I saw an advertisement the other day for the Lee Pro 1000. From what I could tell it comes with everything needed to start loading immediately, including carbide dies. I already have a RCBS single stage and all the dies, scales, powder throwers, calipers etc. that I would need to load with the progressive.I would keep these set up for my rifle and revolver hunting loads. The Lee would be used solely to turn out large quanties of .40 S&W ammo. My question is this, for the price of $129.00 with no tax or shipping is it possible to get a working and reliable machine? Or is the old saying "you get what you pay for" hold true here? I would appreciate comments and suggestions from people with knowledge of Lee or different manufacturers of progressive loaders. Thanks in advance and good shootin' to ya'. dgang __________________ I shoot, therefore I am.

November 28, 2000, 11:30 PM	#2
jim-alex Member Join Date: March 14, 2000 Location: tired of NoVa Posts: 83	I use the Pro1000 and the turret. Very pleased with both. Have no problems at all with Lee equipment. Have loaded about 10 - 15K rounds between the two with no more than minor irritations. As long as you are observant and mildly mechanical you will have no problem.

November 29, 2000, 12:16 AM	#3
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern VA Posts: 14,083	Moving to Reloading forum...