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DocAitch · March 21, 2010, 01:56 PM

Reloading .22LR (and .22mag, longs ,and shorts) is not do-able (if that is the .22 to which you refer).
Most folks will recommend learning reloading on a single stage press and there many recommendations out there. Get a copy of the ABCs of Reloading and read it before making any purchases.
Hornady makes Lock-N Load Progressive and Dillon makes the 550 and 650. These are all relatively expensive, and have reputations as good performers for pistol rounds. I have the 650 and can speak for its excellence.
There is less need of the progressive press for rifle rounds because most folks will seldom shoot more than 60-80 rounds per session, while an active pistol shooter often exceeds 200 rounds per practice.
Neophytes should generally avoid the Lee 1000, it has primer issues that require you to be on your toes.
DocAitch

March 21, 2010, 01:56 PM	#7
DocAitch Member Join Date: March 16, 2010 Location: North of Baltimore Posts: 60	Press Recommendation Reloading .22LR (and .22mag, longs ,and shorts) is not do-able (if that is the .22 to which you refer). Most folks will recommend learning reloading on a single stage press and there many recommendations out there. Get a copy of the ABCs of Reloading and read it before making any purchases. Hornady makes Lock-N Load Progressive and Dillon makes the 550 and 650. These are all relatively expensive, and have reputations as good performers for pistol rounds. I have the 650 and can speak for its excellence. There is less need of the progressive press for rifle rounds because most folks will seldom shoot more than 60-80 rounds per session, while an active pistol shooter often exceeds 200 rounds per practice. Neophytes should generally avoid the Lee 1000, it has primer issues that require you to be on your toes. DocAitch