Beginner single stage or progessive

[McHoss]

This/\ Start your learning process by configuring the Lee Classic Turret as a single stage by removing the indexing rod. Once you’ve mastered all the stages or processes involved in reloading, ie decapping/resizing, priming, powder charging and case mouth belling, bullet seating and crimping, re-install the indexing rod.

I can do 100 rds an hour in turret configuration.

I’ve never loaded 30.06 on my Lee Classic Turret. I think the stroke is long enough though.

I’m very close to getting started on reloading and this is likely the route I’ll take. For my current needs I’m sure it would do. If I find I’m needing more ammo quicker I will go the Dillon route as I’ve seen enough recommmedations on here to believe it’s the way to go.

 

[edojan]

I use both Dillon 550 as the main press and Lee classic as the auxiliary one. The Lee press is mostly used for tasks such as pulling bullets, de-priming occasional stubborn brass (such as the nasty blazer cases) and resizing rifle cases to make the 550 process to run smoother. Both presses are being used in parallel and this speeds things up considerably (especially when you get into load development and need to adjust your dies on the 550). I also use hornady quick change rings on Lee to quickly change the dies.

 

[coreyd]

I think the thing here is that the two rounds the OP specified are for completely different uses. The 9mm is most likely going to be shot relatively fast, at close distance and doesn't need 1 MOA accuracy. This is a prime candidate for a progressive. Unless the OP is shooting the rifle out of a 1919 or something similar, accuracy and patience is most likely a factor. I load all of my rifle (looking for consistent and accurate) using an RCBS Summit, next best thing to a Co-ax (or maybe just as good?) and then I use Dillon for all my progressive pistol loading. I am stupid and don't mind spending the money so if I were starting over again it would be the Summit and an XL650 for me.