Researching the LNL and 650

[DrHenley]

For pistol, I'm still using my Lyman Spar-T 6-hole turret that I bought somewhere around 1971.

[skosh69]

Originally Posted by pitor

Is Dillon the only brand that makes Progressive reloading presses?

No, just about everyone now offers a progressive, Hornady, RCBS, Lee.

Yes Pedro, save your money and wait, just like you did for your S/A 1911. You wanted a 1911, but you didn't just go out an buy whichever one you had the money for at the time. You waited and made an educated choice based on your needs.

Good luck.

[pitor]

Thank you guys. I plan to reload only for 45 ACP, and possibly 9 millimeter. My only rifle is a Ruger 10/22 Takedown so no reloading there.

[MajO]

I have read the above posts and in a sacrificing frame of mind I offer the following solution to the high coast of a progressive set up.

http://www.therichest.com/rich-list/...for-big-bucks/


Good luck and let the bidding begin.

[Grizzman]

I bought a Rock Chucker about 18 years ago, and it still works well. It seems I'm always doing load development, so I use the Rock Chucker to load the 20 or 25 round batches. For this purpose, speed doesn't matter.

I upgraded to a RL550 a few years ago, and my ammo doesn't seem to be any better than it is from the RCBS....it just takes a LOT less time.

People complain about having to manually index the 550, but it allows me to easily use it in the same manner as a turret press.

I've had absolutely no desire to upgrade to a 650.

[pitor]

After doing some very quick research, I was watching videos of the Lee turret press that has Auto indexing. It seems like a very nice beginner set-up, the kit comes with a lot of goodies necessary to reload, and only a set of appropriate dies will be needed to get started. About 250 rds per hour once familiar with it. Of course I need a tumbler and other tools are not part of the press kit but that's fine. What you all think?

[sdmc530]

I was tempted to get the 550 but thought the manual index would have sucked.

Remember, what ever you buy will probably last decades so if you are going to go high end do your research. Like already stated Dr. got his in 1971, that has paid for itself how many times?!!

That is why I went all out because I will have it forever and didn't want to repeat the process.

[sdmc530]

Originally Posted by pitor

After doing some very quick research, I was watching videos of the Lee turret press that has Auto indexing. It seems like a very nice beginner set-up, the kit comes with a lot of goodies necessary to reload, and only a set of appropriate dies will be needed to get started. About 250 rds per hour once familiar with it. Of course I need a tumbler and other tools are not part of the press kit but that's fine. What you all think?

That sounds good really. 250 per hour is good. Does that including checking powder on every 50-100 rounds?

Just for comparison:

On my 650 I can do about 500-600 rounds an hour with all the refilling stuff in the middle (primers, powder). I check powder ever 100 rounds. I used to check more often but the Dillon dispenser is super good and I don't load to max on the 45 so I have wiggle room. I have never had an issue with the powder getting out of whack on my loads.

On the 10mm I check every 50 because I make them hotter. But I only load about 20% as much at my 45.

[pitor]

Originally Posted by sdmc530

That sounds good really. 250 per hour is good. Does that including checking powder on every 50-100 rounds?

Just for comparison:

On my 650 I can do about 500-600 rounds an hour with all the refilling stuff in the middle (primers, powder). I check powder ever 100 rounds. I used to check more often but the Dillon dispenser is super good and I don't load to max on the 45 so I have wiggle room. I have never had an issue with the powder getting out of whack on my loads.

On the 10mm I check every 50 because I make them hotter. But I only load about 20% as much at my 45.

I'm going to be very honest , I have no clue what "checking powder" means. LOL. I'm very new to reloading and have a very basic understanding of the steps involved and the language used. That's why I'm not jumping into reloading right now, I'll do my homework research and get acquainted with the tools and the language and the different options before committing to any setup.

[pitor]

Okay, I watched some more videos and I know what checking powder means. My understanding is you put powder into a primed case and then dump the powder out into a scale to make sure that you have a consistent measurement. You do this about 5 to 10 times and measure the grains. If there is consistency in the measurements you proceeded to load, or continue loading . Am I correct?