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Bogie · April 10, 2001, 02:13 PM

And keep in mind that I see more than a few benchresters out there, who are able to load 20 rounds _and_ clean their rifle, all within 20 minutes between relays, who use single stage presses. One gentleman uses three RCBS Partners, set up side by side, one with a sizer, one with a bump die, and the other with a seater.

Plus, some things just seem to work better with single stage presses - For instance, I size and decap my .223 stuff, then I clean the lube off and trim it, and then I prime it with a Lee hand primer. Only then is the case charged (in a loading block) and bullet seated and crimped.

I'd recommend a progressive if you shoot a lot of handgun stuff.

April 10, 2001, 02:13 PM	#4
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2000 Location: Job hunting on the road... Posts: 3,827	And keep in mind that I see more than a few benchresters out there, who are able to load 20 rounds _and_ clean their rifle, all within 20 minutes between relays, who use single stage presses. One gentleman uses three RCBS Partners, set up side by side, one with a sizer, one with a bump die, and the other with a seater. Plus, some things just seem to work better with single stage presses - For instance, I size and decap my .223 stuff, then I clean the lube off and trim it, and then I prime it with a Lee hand primer. Only then is the case charged (in a loading block) and bullet seated and crimped. I'd recommend a progressive if you shoot a lot of handgun stuff.