Any reason I shouldn't get the Lee Classic Turret?

I just finished Converting a "OLD" three hole Lee Turret to four hole setup with new auto index Ram and safety priming system.

Tried to set up some old RCBS 9mm dies and the RBCS lock rings are too wide for the hole spacing!!
I had forgotten about that pet peeve after not using a Lee turret for about 10 years.
More wasted time. Setting it up for a friend and don't want to change my Lee 9mm dies that are setup for my Hornady LNL AP

Just change the lock rings. They all work.
 
Managed to get it going with Safety Prime System and Powder Measure Riser, and about to say all is good with it, then handle retaining nut falls off. :)
Nice to have spare nuts around the house .

Priming function could be better.
Lots of side play, primer dispenser may need multiple clicks, and de-primed primers illustrated the Heisenberg's uncertainty principle in their travel plans

It works decently enough, but I can't wait to get my Hornady LNL shell plates back.
 
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Nobody has mentioned it, but I would buy the Redding T7, a 7 position turret press.

Redding quality is better than RCBS IMHO, and the price reflects it. Yet, they are reasonable.
When I chose to replace my RCBS J3 Junior press of 1973 vintage (a great cast iron press, but without the compound leverage of the Rock Chucker) I bypassed the Rock Chucker and bought the Redding Boss.
I never regretted that choice, and also bought a Redding competition powder measure which is all iron and steel. No aluminum at all.
Another excellent decision. Probably the most accurate and durable measure available.
Had I the chance to do it again, I would have bought the Redding Big Boss II, since it is even stronger.

But, look at the You Tube videos and see if you an find a T7 on display somewhere.
Certainly, one of the best options.
 
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