you can't even fully adjust the amount of powder because the system is a poor design.
Lee resolved this issue with the following part
Lee Auto Disk Adjustable Powder Charge Bar
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you can't even fully adjust the amount of powder because the system is a poor design.
I think its because that Dillon 1050 comes with an espresso maker . Seriously though, in life you can't argue with quality. I don't know the first thing about reloading, but from the noobe stand point, it seems the Lee would totally turn me off. I want something that is user friendly, and that I can pump out tons of ammo with. I would hate to spend more time reloading then actually enjoying going out their and shooting. More time on the range, less time making cartridges = better time.
If you are into action type shooting you might take note that, at the USPSA Nationals, the high holy holidays of action shooting, somewhere about 85 % (I think) of the shooters use a Dillon reloading press, not a Hornady and not a Lee. I'd bet there is a reason for that!
Thank you Steve, I thought that it was higher but I didn’t want to over state the %.It was more like 95% or more. There'd be more if sponsored shooters didn't get ammo from Georgia Arms, Armscor, etc. I haven't seen recent survey results though.---Steve
Yeah, that "retail" price is way inflated to make the deal look better.
Still, even if you figure $80/1000 as the "real" value of the bullets, you're getting a well made, self-indexing, 5-station progressive press for under $300.
It was more like 95% or more. There'd be more if sponsored shooters didn't get ammo from Georgia Arms, Armscor, etc. I haven't seen recent survey results though.
Supermoto,
I’ve never owned a Lee 1000 so I know nothing about them. How many rounds an hour can you load with it?
Respectfully,
jkelly
with the press ready to go I can do 100 in under 10 minutes easy.
If you are into action type shooting you might take note that, at the USPSA Nationals, the high holy holidays of action shooting, somewhere about 85 % (I think) of the shooters use a Dillon reloading press, not a Hornady and not a Lee. I'd bet there is a reason for that!
Come back and talk to me when just 10% of the shooters at the USPSA nationals use a Hornady and your statement might contain a little veracity. Until then it’s all just wishful thinking, but that’s okay it’s good to dream.Yes there is a reason: Because the Hornady is new.---eddiecoyle
Hornady Lock an Load I think it is --- I was pricing em through Midway but it was backordered so I went with the 550.
Come back and talk to me when just 10% of the shooters at the USPSA nationals use a Hornady and your statement might contain a little veracity.
jkelly
What venom?Why the venom?---eddiecoyle
Did you have problems with a Hornady L-N-L or is it that you just own a Dillon?---[/qutoe]
I had no experience with Hornady presses. I own a Dillon 650, but please note that I haven’t advocated that the OP purchase my preferred progressive, as he hasn’t been specific enough as to what his goals and time line are.
What I did want the OP to understand, if he is contemplating IDPA or USPSA or other action pistol shooting, is that the action shooters who shoot the most, the USPSA crowd, choose Dillon presses. I did this so that the OP could separate the “MY PRESS IS BEST” crowd, from what the more prolific shooters use. I’ll try to find the “85% (I think)” that I referenced earlier, but I’m sure it was a couple of years ago.
jkelly
Yes there is a reason: Because the Hornady is new...
...Here's a pretty fair and balanced article somebody wrote comparing specific features/function of the three. Read it and decide.
Speaking of veracity, does anyone care to share a recent source for the 85% (or 95%) number?---Eddiecoyle
...I own a Dillon 650, but please note that I haven’t advocated that the OP purchase my preferred progressive, as he hasn’t been specific enough as to what his goals and time line are...
...I did this so that the OP could separate the “MY PRESS IS BEST” crowd, from what the more prolific shooters use...
jkelly