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CTarNUT
02-01-2008, 01:48 PM
Has anyone used this press? I hear bad reviews on the web and want a second opinion from someone here. Im looking to reload .223 and .308 and the inexpensive price on this progressive in awfully enticing. Im just afraid of the get what you pay for scenario. Let me know guys! thanks
PatMcD
02-01-2008, 02:05 PM
Im looking to reload .223 and .308 and the inexpensive price on this progressive in awfully enticing. Im just afraid of the get what you pay for scenario. Let me know guys! thanks

That's about the size of it.
EddieCoyle
02-01-2008, 02:10 PM
You do get what you pay for. The Lee requires frequent tweaking and tinkering to keep it running. If you're not in a hurry, and you don't mind making adjustments, then go for it.

If you want to not worry about it, save up for a Hornady or Dillon.
Adam_MA
02-01-2008, 02:29 PM
Check out This (http://northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=18686) thread. A couple of our own members are VERY satisfied with their loadmasters. Personally I run the pro 1000's, and love them!
matt
02-01-2008, 06:44 PM
Check out This (http://northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=18686) thread. A couple of our own members are VERY satisfied with their loadmasters. Personally I run the pro 1000's, and love them!

What he said! [wink]
Cross-X
02-01-2008, 06:53 PM
Never regret it if you buy a Dillon.

Blue fever forever!
BillK
02-01-2008, 06:59 PM
I reload on a Dillon 550, just started .223 and .308

As of the rest of my reloads I do.. no issues.
EddieCoyle
02-01-2008, 07:24 PM
I started with a Lee, then went to a Dillon SQ Deal (which I sold it to Dwarven1), then a Dillon 550, then a Hornady L-N-L.

The L-N-L perfectly suits the calibers I load (26 in all), and the way I load (lots of different bullets, weights, charges, etc).

I gave away the Lee, sold the Dillons, and kept the Hornady.
Gammon
02-01-2008, 10:54 PM
Dillon 550 B is the best press for the money.
PatMcD
02-02-2008, 10:57 AM
I've owned a LEE Pro 1000. I hated it. It may work well for handgun calibers, but there is just too much slop for sizing rifle cases. Save up for a Dillon or a Horn. LNL.
Ultra-Armed
02-03-2008, 07:24 AM
Dillon, Dillon, Dillon!!!!!

I've owned most of the Lee presses. Never as happy as I am now with my Dillon 550. [grin]
KeithB
02-04-2008, 04:15 PM
Here are some good loadmaster videos

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=DarwinTe