Progressive Purchasers ??

[HKMark23]

I've generally assumed that when Reloaders who own a single stage press decide to purchase a progressive, they still hang on to their single stage and find uses for both units.

Frankly I don't see many single stages offered on the EE even though plenty of CGN posts relate to progressive purchases. Its POLL time !

 

[Quigley]

Not exactly to your question...but I sold my progressive (550) when I upgraded to another progessive (1050)

I thought about keeping it for occasional use...but it was just collecting dust.

I used the money to buy a bullet feeder

 

[vagrantviking]

Anyone that gets even a little into reloading is soon doing several calibers and getting various add-ons. There is always a use for an extra press.

Having one set-up for decapping, priming, trimming, seperate priming, final factory crimping or bullet sizing is a must. The "spare" single stage press is pergect for this stuff. Some people go and buy one of the little Lee Reloader Press thats only about $40 for this kind of thing.

 

[HKMark23]

Not exactly to your question...but I sold my progressive (550) when I upgraded to another progessive (1050)

I thought about keeping it for occasional use...but it was just collecting dust.

I used the money to buy a bullet feeder

I'm jealous . I've seen bullet feeders in operation on YouTube and promptly developed the Homer Simpson drool.

Frankly though, I couldn't justify the progressive I've already got on the basis of the amount I reload. Still it sure makes feeding a pistol a whole lot less of a chore .

 

[Quigley]

I'm jealous . I've seen bullet feeders in operation on YouTube and promptly developed the Homer Simpson drool.

Frankly though, I couldn't justify the progressive I've already got on the basis of the amount I reload. Still it sure makes feeding a pistol a whole lot less of a chore .

Some people would say that it's overkill for the volume I shoot...but even with the 550 (and a case feeder) I never had much ammo loaded. This new setup (aside from being very smoothe and precise) is fast enough that I now have about 6 months worth of ammo leaded and ready to do...

 

[Cocked&Locked]

run my LnL for high output hand gun, and do most rifle and revolver loading on a turret press.

A single stage would be handy to have as well, but i'm not sure where i'll mount it. When i find a cheap one i'll grab it.

 

[CeeZer]

Where is 'My only press is progressive' choice?

 

[duster]

Used a RCBS junior since 1974 ,bought a hornady projector in the around 1990 I think
for pistol and .223 .Last year got a lyman turret just cause wanted to try one. Still
use all three. My nephew will prolly wind up with them.

 

[HKMark23]

Where is 'My only press is progressive' choice?

Sorry CeeZer, I was already confusing myself with the various options I did post. I guess you'd be a #1 on the chart .

 

[notenough]

Prog

I started on a progressive. I have no single stage press, your leaving me out!

 

[tjhaile]

I also bought a progressive (a Dillon 550) right off the bat when I decided to take up reloading, as I felt it best met my needs. I don't really buy into the idea that a beginner should always start with a single stage; it makes more sense to me to buy a press based on what production volume you think you need. You can run one case at a time through a progressive (like a turret press) until you you are comfortable with the operation of it.

That said, I can see where a single stage might come in handy for things like sizing rifle brass, which is done separately in order to trim it before it can be loaded.

 

[Scar270]

There always seems to be work for at least one good single stage press.