Hello folks....just getting into reloading..hope I'm not duplicating earlier posts !
I have been researching presses and judging from my needs, a progressive is the way to go. I want to do pistol, 38 & 357 for now. I have it down to the following, in no particular order: (these are the best prices I could find)
Dillon Square Deal...$430. at Epps (with dies)
Dillon 550B............$460. at Epps (not in stock) (needs Dillon dies)
T-Mag II ..............$237. at Shooting Edge (needs dies)
Hornaday Lock & Load Progressive......$490. at Amazon.com, $540 at Wholesale
(needs dies)
Lee Load Master......$336. at Wholesale (with dies)
Lee Pro 1000..........$236. at Wholesale (with dies)
The Lee Pro 1000 seems to come out ahead, at least economically, but what I'm looking for is the other side of the equation, ie build quality and ease of use, accessories.etc. etc
Is there any press that "shines" above the rest in overall quality, cost and ease of use ? (or is the Lee the way to go ?)
By the way, has anyone in Canada bought at Amazon.com...their prices seem very good, even the shipping rates ! (even allowing for exchange)
I have been researching presses and judging from my needs, a progressive is the way to go. I want to do pistol, 38 & 357 for now. I have it down to the following, in no particular order: (these are the best prices I could find)
Dillon Square Deal...$430. at Epps (with dies)
Dillon 550B............$460. at Epps (not in stock) (needs Dillon dies)
T-Mag II ..............$237. at Shooting Edge (needs dies)
Hornaday Lock & Load Progressive......$490. at Amazon.com, $540 at Wholesale
(needs dies)
Lee Load Master......$336. at Wholesale (with dies)
Lee Pro 1000..........$236. at Wholesale (with dies)
The Lee Pro 1000 seems to come out ahead, at least economically, but what I'm looking for is the other side of the equation, ie build quality and ease of use, accessories.etc. etc
Is there any press that "shines" above the rest in overall quality, cost and ease of use ? (or is the Lee the way to go ?)
By the way, has anyone in Canada bought at Amazon.com...their prices seem very good, even the shipping rates ! (even allowing for exchange)