Need advice on a new press

[sierracharlie338]

I am in the market for a new press. Here is my dilemma:

I have looked at the RCBS Pro2000 (auto index), Hornady lock and load (auto index), and to the displeasure of my wife the Dillion XL650 (auto index) .

The auto index feature is about the only common factor between the three. So, that being said who has experience with any of these presses? Likes, dislikes? For example I like the primer system on the Hornady and Dillion and no so much on the RCBS but my entire current setup is RCBS.

I will be loading pistol and 223 exclusively on this press. All my bolt guns are done on my Rock Chucker.

I know how some of you like to "spend other people's money" and I will admit I am not against this , but in this case I am not entirely convinced that more expensive means better.

Let me know what y'all have or have used and what you think would be a good buy for an intermediate experience reloader.

Thanks for looking and any quality advice you can lend.

STEPHEN

[sierracharlie338]

Late night bump

[BigTex.308]

If you figure it out let me know. I still haven't made up my mind.



I'm torn between the LNL AP and RCBS Pro 2000. But that dang ol Dillion keeps butting in too.


It'd be easier if I could just get all 3!




Ike

[marceco]

LOTS of people , my in laws included , Love Dillon . I have RCBS but am just at the single stage for now . I would like to hear more from here though

[SOLID EAGLE]

I have a Pro 2000 and it is a great press. The priming system is very reliable. Mine is the manual index model. I really have no desire for auto index. I am sure the dillon presses are very good also but I have never used one.

[bk_tradguy88]

I currently have a dillon rl 550b, but have loaded a lot on a 650 as well. Loaded some on lee and rcbs, and can handsdown with confidence say buy the Dillon. You'll be happier.
B

[sierracharlie338]

I currently have a dillon rl 550b, but have loaded a lot on a 650 as well. Loaded some on lee and rcbs, and can handsdown with confidence say buy the Dillon. You'll be happier.
B

How difficult was the set up on the Dillion? I hear it can be a pain in the ***.

[sierracharlie338]

It'd be easier if I could just get all 3!


Ike

You can say that again. All three would make my life a million times easier and harder at the same time (cause I'd have to find a place to live )

[PSD Ryan]

If I had the money, I'd be in a dillon.

[Brazos Hunter]

For pistols and 223 I've had good luck with the Lee Pro 1000. For the $, it can't be beat.

[sierracharlie338]

For pistols and 223 I've had good luck with the Lee Pro 1000. For the $, it can't be beat.

Any issues with the priming system? I remember hearing that one of the lee presses had a primer system issue but I think it was the 2000??

[TX Doc]

I have the hornady and have not had any problems with it. So far I've loaded pistol and rifle ammo all the way up to 8mm rem mag. If you are gonna load a bunch of different calibers then you'll end up having to buy multiple shell plates but they aren't too expensive and are easy to change out. If its a caliber you'll load often just buy extra bushings to leave attached to the dies. Then all you have to do is twist one out and put another in. For pistol ammo it goes pretty quick, and now they have an automatic case and bullet feeder you can get. For rifle ammo I generally use it more like a single stage press so I can double check all the charges and trickle them out to be exact.

[Skyjunky]

What's your budget?

[texag93]

Hornady is good, Dillon is better. Unless you just think you need an auto indexing press, look at the Dillon 550. I have 2 and they are the best progressive IMO. 650 is a great press too. Dillon really does make the best progressive presses on the market.

[sierracharlie338]

As far as budget probably $700. I'm really looking for a good quality press that is auto indexing. If I'm gonna spend almost a grand I prefer it turns its self call me lazy if you want.

I don't need a bullet/case feeder at the moment until I feel comfortable with the press.