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markt99 · January 18, 2012, 02:27 PM

Hello all. This is my first post

I have reloaded single stage for about 8 years on a rock chucker.

I recently got a lee pro 1000 for 45 acp. I understAnd that many have gotten this machine to work. Unfortunately I gave up after 12 hours of tinkering including alot of you tube video viewing and a call to lee support. It was just too quirky for my patience. I sent it back

I would like advice on whether to go with the dillon square deal b or the r550b. I would like to load 200-300 rounds per month In 45 acp without spending too much time "tinkering".

I am happy with continuing all other calibers including rifle calibers on the rock chucker as they are low volume.

I'm leaning towards the SDB simply for the auto indexing. Does auto indexing help speed that much, or does it just add potential issues that aren't worth it for my volume.

Other than the auto-index I like the 550 because you can add auto case feed, load rifle cartridges, and supposedly easier to change calibers.

Which should I get. The bottom line is I want a decent output with minimal hassle with indexing and priming problems.

January 18, 2012, 02:27 PM	#1
markt99 Member Join Date: January 18, 2012 Posts: 53	Lee SDB vs 550 Hello all. This is my first post I have reloaded single stage for about 8 years on a rock chucker. I recently got a lee pro 1000 for 45 acp. I understAnd that many have gotten this machine to work. Unfortunately I gave up after 12 hours of tinkering including alot of you tube video viewing and a call to lee support. It was just too quirky for my patience. I sent it back I would like advice on whether to go with the dillon square deal b or the r550b. I would like to load 200-300 rounds per month In 45 acp without spending too much time "tinkering". I am happy with continuing all other calibers including rifle calibers on the rock chucker as they are low volume. I'm leaning towards the SDB simply for the auto indexing. Does auto indexing help speed that much, or does it just add potential issues that aren't worth it for my volume. Other than the auto-index I like the 550 because you can add auto case feed, load rifle cartridges, and supposedly easier to change calibers. Which should I get. The bottom line is I want a decent output with minimal hassle with indexing and priming problems.