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GaryTx · 10-25-2006, 08:15 PM

I've made the decision to start reloading and after researching the subject had pretty much decided on the Dillon 550. I'll be loading mostly 9mm and .40 S&W.

Then I saw an article on Lee's New Classic Turrent Press. Does anyone have any thoughts on the two?

Any input would be appreciated.

The Knight Of Light · 10-25-2006, 08:17 PM

Dillon.

rwilson452 · 10-25-2006, 08:45 PM

Both work well. There are more bells an whistles you can get for the 550. That said it's really how much to you want to spend?

**Glenn** · 10-26-2006, 04:42 AM

The Lee turret press is the way to go its cost is much less and its hard to make a mistake reloading with a turret no double charges and things like that. And once you get use to it, you'll bang out 250-300 rounds per hour Go with the Lee for sure

**Old School** · 10-26-2006, 06:30 AM

Get the 550. I have owned both the Lee 1000 and the Lee LoadMaster. Although the LoadMaster was fine and does work (the 1000 was junk IMHO), it doesn't come close to the quality of the 550. Plus, the 550s primer feed is solid, unlike the LEE product line.

Remember, even with Reloading Presses, you get what you pay for. If you want to buy just one press, a life-time press, get the 550. You will never look back.

My $.02

OS

**jonny4523** · 10-26-2006, 06:41 AM

Dillion. We have four and for the most part, the spit out alot of rounds.

WyoXD · 10-26-2006, 06:29 PM

Go with the Dillon! I loaded with a Lee for years, and now that I own the Dillon I can't believe I waited so long to switch. I could count on some kind of jam with the Lee (Pro 1000) every time I used it--usually at least one jam every hundred rounds no matter how careful I was. In about 3000+ rounds in four calibers on my new 550; not a single hiccup!

GaryTx · 10-26-2006, 07:20 PM

Thanks everyone...I appreciate the input.

BBunin · 10-26-2006, 10:54 PM

Short answer:
Ask the Competition shooters what they use.
Overwhelmingly, they'll say the Dillon.

**Glenn** · 10-27-2006, 04:59 PM

I feel so all alone

10-25-2006, 08:15 PM	#1
GaryTx XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,103	Press Recommendation I've made the decision to start reloading and after researching the subject had pretty much decided on the Dillon 550. I'll be loading mostly 9mm and .40 S&W. Then I saw an article on Lee's New Classic Turrent Press. Does anyone have any thoughts on the two? Any input would be appreciated. __________________ "I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends respect me. The others can do whatever the hell they please." ~John Wayne

10-25-2006, 08:17 PM	#2
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,709 Blog Entries: 12	Dillon. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

10-25-2006, 08:45 PM	#3
rwilson452 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 370	Dillon vs Lee Both work well. There are more bells an whistles you can get for the 550. That said it's really how much to you want to spend? __________________ "The question is not, Am I paranoid? It is, am I paranoid enough? USN Jan '62-Dec '81

10-26-2006, 04:42 AM	#4
Glenn XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 439	The Lee turret press is the way to go its cost is much less and its hard to make a mistake reloading with a turret no double charges and things like that. And once you get use to it, you'll bang out 250-300 rounds per hour Go with the Lee for sure __________________ .40 XD Tactical Black Ruger P95 S&W model 19 Remington Model 870 Wing Master .45 ACP XD Tactical Bi-Tone Marlin 30/30

10-26-2006, 06:30 AM	#5
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,583	Get the 550. I have owned both the Lee 1000 and the Lee LoadMaster. Although the LoadMaster was fine and does work (the 1000 was junk IMHO), it doesn't come close to the quality of the 550. Plus, the 550s primer feed is solid, unlike the LEE product line. Remember, even with Reloading Presses, you get what you pay for. If you want to buy just one press, a life-time press, get the 550. You will never look back. My $.02 OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

10-26-2006, 06:41 AM	#6
jonny4523 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 2,024	Dillion. We have four and for the most part, the spit out alot of rounds. __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger -XD9 Tactical (June 2007) Springer Competition Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Mostly RR NRA, USPSA #TY60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

10-26-2006, 06:29 PM	#7
WyoXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Laramie, Wy Posts: 254	Go with the Dillon! I loaded with a Lee for years, and now that I own the Dillon I can't believe I waited so long to switch. I could count on some kind of jam with the Lee (Pro 1000) every time I used it--usually at least one jam every hundred rounds no matter how careful I was. In about 3000+ rounds in four calibers on my new 550; not a single hiccup!

10-26-2006, 07:20 PM	#8
GaryTx XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,103	Thanks everyone...I appreciate the input. __________________ "I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends respect me. The others can do whatever the hell they please." ~John Wayne

10-26-2006, 10:54 PM	#9
BBunin XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,029	Short answer: Ask the Competition shooters what they use. Overwhelmingly, they'll say the Dillon. __________________ . When seconds count, the police are only five minutes away. ------------------------------------ MY PARTIAL TOY LIST XD-9 5" (Production) XD-40 5" (Limited10) SA 1911 Loaded (Limited10/SingleStack) STI Spartan (Limited10/SingleStack) Kahr PM9 (CCW) KT P3AT (CCW) Remington 11-87 (Trap) Remington 870 Express (HD/Trap) Misc Rifles for fun and hunting

10-27-2006, 04:59 PM	#10
Glenn XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 439	I feel so all alone __________________ .40 XD Tactical Black Ruger P95 S&W model 19 Remington Model 870 Wing Master .45 ACP XD Tactical Bi-Tone Marlin 30/30

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