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ok, im just getting into reloading for my new 6br, and im wondering about those turret presses, is that something i need to start looking at gettin if i want to reload for .45 and .357? what works for you guys? i don't want to have to upgrade once i get this #### figured out..
 
So you have a 6br... Are you competing and looking for ultimate accuracy? If so you probably don't want a turret and want something solid like an O frame or even better the Forster Coax. Your likely to get sick of loading pistol on a single stage, if you shoot in quantity, and eventually will want something faster. I'd recommend reading the Dillon vs. Hornady vs. Lee post on their progressive presses.
 
"...wondering about those turret presses..." They're a bit faster than a single stage press. Mind you, speed with a single stage for any cartridge comes with technique(said techniques will be somewhat different from loading match grade 6mm BR). So no you don't need one. However, if you're planning on loading for one of the shooting games(IPSC, IDPA, etc) you'll probably want one.
 
I went for a turret press to start because I wanted something faster than a single stage. Now that I have been doing it for 5 months I want to get a progressive for handgun (I can do 200 an hour with my Lee Turret, but with a progressive I hopefully can do 500+) and keep my turret for rifle loads.
 
thanks guys, so what i need is a dillon progressive for my pistol ammo i guess. i already have a lee classic cast for my rifle stuff, although i guess i need some shell holders, still real new to all of this, but hopefully i can at least get the right #### and figure out how to use it later :)
 
My Dillon 550 is about 10 years old I guess. Just added a case feeder to it. Intend to given it to my youngest son when I am done with it. Do yourself a favour and by the Dillon. It will last you your lifetime and meet all your reloading needs.

Take Care

Bob
 
I know most just go for the Dillion but the reality is the Hornady is a great unit and much cheaper for the same options. I would read acrashb's post as it is highly informative. I have just got my Hornady setup and am liking it very much so far.
 
For 45 and 357 you will need to change primer size with any press you go with, unless you use 45 Win NT brass that has small primers.

I have a Lee Loadmaster set up to do only 9mm and 40 S&W. I just change the turret containing the dies, flip the powder measure to the right hole, and off and loading the other caliber. No other changes needed. It did take some fiddling and polishing of selected areas, and is quite smooth now, but not quite as smooth as a Hornady or Dillon.

The total cost (from the US) was about $250, including dies, taper crimp dies, and a second turret insert. Cost wise, nothing else comes close to this setup because it also has a case feeder (sort of).

For my other calibers, a Hornady Progressive is on the way. This in in addition to a single stage press.

Definitely read acrashb's post. Note that his comparison was with a Dillon 650 with case feeder and his Hornady also has a case feeder.
 
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