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NWXD40 · 09-17-2007, 08:44 AM

Since getting back into reloading a few weeks ago i ahev been very happy with my early 90's vintage pro 1000. problem is mine has a 9mm only shellplate and after adding up the parts to load 40 and 45 I may as well get a new press.

i perfer a true progressive like my lee that rotates the shell plate automaticly.

Any suggestions on what I should get?another lee perhaps?

CharlieHo · 09-17-2007, 08:48 AM

Dillon RL 650 is mechanically indexed. Pricey I know. But high volume shooters/reloaders seem to swear by it

ichy_trigger · 09-17-2007, 10:11 AM

The Dillon 550 with a case feeder is plenty fast too and makes caliber changes easier than the 650 but you index it by hand. Its really not much slower though. I can VERY comfortably crank out 500 rounds an hour and many more if I want.

philbo · 09-17-2007, 12:19 PM

Since you have used Lee before, a new Pro 1000 fully loaded can be had for about $130 (midway or wideners most likely, plus shipping) The Lee Loadmaster runs about $200 plus shipping (again try midway). You can watch the Lee site itself as well as they have been selling refurbed Pro 1000 units for about $100 lately if you can catch them.

I'd also give serious thought to the Hornady Lock and Load AP if you want to try something new.

fredj338 · 09-17-2007, 12:28 PM

I think most guys just buy another Lee. Me, I have two 550Bs & they are plenty fast w/o the case feeder. You can easily load 450/hr. Since I rarely load for more than an hour at a time, the higher speed offered by the auto indexing is offset buy the more complicated equip. & caliber changes. Your money though so your decision.

NWXD40 · 09-17-2007, 03:35 PM

thanks for the info.

I know many like dillion but what will it do that can not be done on a pro1000?

slugger6 · 09-17-2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ichy_trigger

The Dillon 550 with a case feeder is plenty fast too and makes caliber changes easier than the 650 but you index it by hand. Its really not much slower though. I can VERY comfortably crank out 500 rounds an hour and many more if I want.

+1...I just took delivery of a new one last Friday.

ichy_trigger · 09-17-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by slugger6

+1...I just took delivery of a new one last Friday.

CONGRATS!

Quote:

thanks for the info.

I know many like dillion but what will it do that can not be done on a pro1000?

Work without jamming up.

bigun · 09-18-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ichy_trigger

CONGRATS!

Work without jamming up.

Big plus I gave up on my pro 1000, I'll make you a hell of a deal on one only screamed at a few times.

Krackels · 09-18-2007, 02:15 PM

Take a look at this: http://anarchangel.blogspot.com/2007...d-vs-blue.html

I really like my Lee although I will admit that sometimes it feels a little jerky when I'm loading rounds.

Look at these entries in specific.
http://anarchangel.blogspot.com/2007...-unboxing.html
http://anarchangel.blogspot.com/2007...rom-l-n-l.html
http://anarchangel.blogspot.com/2007...d-vs-blue.html

Might be a good option if you're only thinking of Lee v. Dillon. I do like their lock and load die holders, what an awesome concept.

09-17-2007, 08:44 AM	#1
NWXD40 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle suburbs Posts: 61	New press?? Since getting back into reloading a few weeks ago i ahev been very happy with my early 90's vintage pro 1000. problem is mine has a 9mm only shellplate and after adding up the parts to load 40 and 45 I may as well get a new press. i perfer a true progressive like my lee that rotates the shell plate automaticly. Any suggestions on what I should get?another lee perhaps?

09-17-2007, 08:48 AM	#2
CharlieHo XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 514	Dillon RL 650 is mechanically indexed. Pricey I know. But high volume shooters/reloaders seem to swear by it __________________ "The philosophy of gun control: Teenagers are roaring through town at 90 MPH, where the speed limit is 25. Your solution is to lower the speed limit to 20." - Sam Cohen, inventor of the Neutron Bomb

09-17-2007, 10:11 AM	#3
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,417	The Dillon 550 with a case feeder is plenty fast too and makes caliber changes easier than the 650 but you index it by hand. Its really not much slower though. I can VERY comfortably crank out 500 rounds an hour and many more if I want. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

09-18-2007, 02:15 PM	#10
Krackels XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,749 Blog Entries: 5	Take a look at this: http://anarchangel.blogspot.com/2007...d-vs-blue.html I really like my Lee although I will admit that sometimes it feels a little jerky when I'm loading rounds. Look at these entries in specific. http://anarchangel.blogspot.com/2007...-unboxing.html http://anarchangel.blogspot.com/2007...rom-l-n-l.html http://anarchangel.blogspot.com/2007...d-vs-blue.html Might be a good option if you're only thinking of Lee v. Dillon. I do like their lock and load die holders, what an awesome concept. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog Last edited by Krackels : 09-18-2007 at 02:24 PM.

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09-17-2007, 12:19 PM	#4
philbo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 288	Since you have used Lee before, a new Pro 1000 fully loaded can be had for about $130 (midway or wideners most likely, plus shipping) The Lee Loadmaster runs about $200 plus shipping (again try midway). You can watch the Lee site itself as well as they have been selling refurbed Pro 1000 units for about $100 lately if you can catch them. I'd also give serious thought to the Hornady Lock and Load AP if you want to try something new.

09-17-2007, 12:28 PM	#5
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,181	I think most guys just buy another Lee. Me, I have two 550Bs & they are plenty fast w/o the case feeder. You can easily load 450/hr. Since I rarely load for more than an hour at a time, the higher speed offered by the auto indexing is offset buy the more complicated equip. & caliber changes. Your money though so your decision.

09-17-2007, 03:35 PM	#6
NWXD40 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle suburbs Posts: 61	thanks for the info. I know many like dillion but what will it do that can not be done on a pro1000?