I am just getting back into handguns sports and will be buying a 9mm pitstol. It was brought to my attention that 9mm can be bought fairly cheap at Lebarons in Ottawa but they run out of stock real fast. I don't want to have to search all over for 9mm to shoot so I would like to reload. I had a S&W 586 about 20 years ago and used a Lee progressive to load 158gr semi wadcutter bullets and the press worked well. I also used a Mec 600 jr to reload 12ga shotsells and that work real good. So here I am 20 some years later and need to relearn about reloading. So what is a good progressive press to buy, were is a good place to by components etc etc I am not new to reloading but I am about 20 years behind. Besides when I reloaded then there was no such thing as the internet. Cheers. Troy
9MM Can be Hard To Get
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Peerless, how much do you plan on shooting? You might get by with just a Lee Classic Turret Press for loading 9mm if you only shoot a few hundred each month. I generally load about 200 per hour on it when I'm into it and trying hard, but do 150 with little breaks for sipping coffee and such between handle strokes.
If you plan on shooting a few thousand each month rather than a few hundred, then I would suggest something like the Dillon XL650 which I also own. With the case feeder and a few tweaks and aftermarket parts, you can crank out 1,000 or more rounds per hour. I love it. I'm also reloading for my wife who shoots IPSC Production, so our 9mm needs definitely require the volume.
If you don't know how much you'll get into shooting, then I would suggest getting the Lee Classic first, because the cost is so little and you can use it for other calibers or just bullet resizing if you start casting or whatever even if your needs change and you get the Dillon later. I have both machines attached to my bench.
If you plan on shooting a few thousand each month rather than a few hundred, then I would suggest something like the Dillon XL650 which I also own. With the case feeder and a few tweaks and aftermarket parts, you can crank out 1,000 or more rounds per hour. I love it. I'm also reloading for my wife who shoots IPSC Production, so our 9mm needs definitely require the volume.
If you don't know how much you'll get into shooting, then I would suggest getting the Lee Classic first, because the cost is so little and you can use it for other calibers or just bullet resizing if you start casting or whatever even if your needs change and you get the Dillon later. I have both machines attached to my bench.
Thanks for the info on the presses. At this point I don't really know how much I will shoot but a few hundred rounds a month would probably suffice for now. I will check out the Lee Classic Turret. So how about reloading componets. I will need some 9mm brass to start. Cheers.
My first press was a Lee Pro 1000 in 9mm. I now own two, 9mm, and .45 acp. There is nothing wrong with the Lee Progressive Press provided you set it up right and understand how it works. I have loaded 1000's of rounds and it has been enjoyable. I forgot to mention the affordable part of the equation, as I have less invested in two red press's then one blue one. Just my two cents!
Enjoy. Oramac.
Enjoy. Oramac.
Having read a lot of reviews, both pro and con. I've decided to order a set of Lee Pro 1000 in 9mm (from US) for a try, still waiting. Actually, I have been using Lee Breech Lock press for 2-1/2 years, never have any problem. My .223 ammo can easily get MOA out of my AR consistently. By the way, most of my reloading stuff are from RED except a grain scale is GREEN.
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