[Dave Waits]

Ell, how many squibs would you have had with a progressive since you were just starting out and knew nothing about reloading?

My problem is that I really enjoy reloading, it's very satisfying to me to make 100 rounds that I know will have a Standard Deviation of maybe 6 if I get sloppy. Can't make 100 rounds on a progressive with less than double-digit SDs. Plus, it's kinda a Zen thing with me, I really feel relaxed after a few hours making ammo.

What do I use? Same thing I've always used, a Rock Chucker, RCBS dies, and a Pact Electronic Powder dispenser Combo( Well, I did use a RCBS 505 until I bought the Pact). I also have a RCBS powder-trickler but, since getting the Pact, I rarely need it. Slow? I can do 200 rounds in three hours when I want to. Same weight, same crimp and within +or- .001" OAL.

I load five different calibers, all on the same equipment; 38/357, 44Spl/44Mag, 45ACP, 45Colt, 30-06. The only time I reload is during the late fall, winter, early Spring or, if it's raining to hard to shoot. Usually, by the middle of March(When Chuck and I start shooting) I have three or four thousand rounds of just 45ACP loaded and ready to go.

I don't need or want a fancy, high-volume Progressive Reloader. Why be in such a rush? Isn't life rushed enough as it is? Besides, 98% of shooters don't shoot enough to justify one anyway.