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dogfood · May 24, 2006, 08:05 PM

I have not one, but two, Pro 1000 presses.

I won't go as far as Leftoverdj's comments concerning the priming system, but it is certainly the Achille's heal of the set-up. I don't use it - I prime my brass separately on a single stage using a ram prime system.

If you can get by having a poor priming system, along with only 3 stages, then it will do an OK job (that's why I bought the 2nd one used - cheaply - from someone who expected a better product). It's not as tight as a Dillon, RCBS or Hornady. In general, I would not recommend one unless you are a true tinkerer.

I also have a Hornady progressive, and I much prefer it, although it's priming system is not infallible (perhaps none are).

dogfood

May 24, 2006, 08:05 PM	#4
dogfood Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2004 Location: Southwestern OH Posts: 239	I have not one, but two, Pro 1000 presses. I won't go as far as Leftoverdj's comments concerning the priming system, but it is certainly the Achille's heal of the set-up. I don't use it - I prime my brass separately on a single stage using a ram prime system. If you can get by having a poor priming system, along with only 3 stages, then it will do an OK job (that's why I bought the 2nd one used - cheaply - from someone who expected a better product). It's not as tight as a Dillon, RCBS or Hornady. In general, I would not recommend one unless you are a true tinkerer. I also have a Hornady progressive, and I much prefer it, although it's priming system is not infallible (perhaps none are). dogfood