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atmiller · 10-14-2007, 01:28 PM

Are reloading dies universal? In other words, can I use Dillon dies on a Lee Loading Press?

I've reloaded before on other's equipment. All of my relatives use Dillon, so before I get my own reloading equipment I'm wondering if I have to stick with Dillon to be able to use their extra dies.

Thanks.

ichy_trigger · 10-14-2007, 01:30 PM

yes, except for square deal dies.

brian40 · 10-14-2007, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichy_trigger

yes, except for square deal dies.

What he said.

atmiller · 10-14-2007, 04:22 PM

Thanks guys.

What presses should I be considering? I'm not against Dillon, but I don't want to pay extra just because its blue.

I shoot primarily pistol calibers, and right now I have about 10,000 9mm brass, 5000 .45 brass, and 2000 .40 brass amongst others. After I reload this backlog, I shoot about 2000 centerfire rounds a month.

jeepinbanditrider · 10-14-2007, 04:28 PM

LEE? I love my single stage Lee press but it is SLLLLLLLLOW. Maybe a 4 hole Lee turret press?

I know their Pro1000 system is soppoused to pump out ammo at a pretty good clip but it is probabaly the most complicated Lee system there is.

ichy_trigger · 10-14-2007, 04:33 PM

If your shooting that much then you need to honestly consider a dillon. Great warranty, great support and high rate of feed.

atmiller · 10-14-2007, 05:07 PM

I'm definetly looking at a progressive. With the amount of shooting I do and the little free time I have with 2 young kids, I need something that will crank out the reloads.

Krackels · 10-14-2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepinbanditrider

LEE? I love my single stage Lee press but it is SLLLLLLLLOW. Maybe a 4 hole Lee turret press?

I know their Pro1000 system is soppoused to pump out ammo at a pretty good clip but it is probabaly the most complicated Lee system there is.

it's not that bad, but if you plan on reloading for quantity I'd get the bullet feeder.

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atmiller · 10-15-2007, 05:19 AM

Since my original question was answered, I won't turn this into another Dillon vs. everyone else thread.

Thanks for the help.

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ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,525	yes, except for square deal dies. __________________ "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

10-14-2007, 04:22 PM	#4
atmiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 930	Thanks guys. What presses should I be considering? I'm not against Dillon, but I don't want to pay extra just because its blue. I shoot primarily pistol calibers, and right now I have about 10,000 9mm brass, 5000 .45 brass, and 2000 .40 brass amongst others. After I reload this backlog, I shoot about 2000 centerfire rounds a month. __________________ NRA Life Member XD-40 Subcompact XD-9 Service with laser sight XD-9 Tactical with Storm Lake Barrel, mag well, CobraChrome, Williams Firesights, Drop-In Sear and Trigger Bar XD-40 Tactical with mag well, Don's Guide Rod & 22 lb. Spring XD-45ACP Tactical with TLR-1 XDm-40 Bi-Tone with Don's Guide Rod Most Recent Purchase: Bushmaster AR-15 O.R.C.

10-14-2007, 04:28 PM	#5
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,836	LEE? I love my single stage Lee press but it is SLLLLLLLLOW. Maybe a 4 hole Lee turret press? I know their Pro1000 system is soppoused to pump out ammo at a pretty good clip but it is probabaly the most complicated Lee system there is. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

10-14-2007, 04:33 PM	#6
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,525	If your shooting that much then you need to honestly consider a dillon. Great warranty, great support and high rate of feed. __________________ "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

10-14-2007, 05:07 PM	#7
atmiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 930	I'm definetly looking at a progressive. With the amount of shooting I do and the little free time I have with 2 young kids, I need something that will crank out the reloads. __________________ NRA Life Member XD-40 Subcompact XD-9 Service with laser sight XD-9 Tactical with Storm Lake Barrel, mag well, CobraChrome, Williams Firesights, Drop-In Sear and Trigger Bar XD-40 Tactical with mag well, Don's Guide Rod & 22 lb. Spring XD-45ACP Tactical with TLR-1 XDm-40 Bi-Tone with Don's Guide Rod Most Recent Purchase: Bushmaster AR-15 O.R.C.

10-15-2007, 05:19 AM	#9
atmiller XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 930	Since my original question was answered, I won't turn this into another Dillon vs. everyone else thread. Thanks for the help. __________________ NRA Life Member XD-40 Subcompact XD-9 Service with laser sight XD-9 Tactical with Storm Lake Barrel, mag well, CobraChrome, Williams Firesights, Drop-In Sear and Trigger Bar XD-40 Tactical with mag well, Don's Guide Rod & 22 lb. Spring XD-45ACP Tactical with TLR-1 XDm-40 Bi-Tone with Don's Guide Rod Most Recent Purchase: Bushmaster AR-15 O.R.C.

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