Can't keep up. Suggestions.

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With shotgun loading for skeet, rifle and pistol I am officially out of time and I can't keep up.
The 9mm reloading is the one taking the time. I am loading on a Lee turret. I shoot around 700-800 9mm per week.

Require a 9mm progressive and am looking for suggestions.
Fan of Lee products but am open for other makes.

Need something fast and durable. Don't mind investing some cash.

Cheers :cheers:
 
TACTICAL111;
Get a Dillon 1050, load the 9mm fast and furious....
With the primer pocket swager you don't even sort your brass, commercial and military alike....
Get the primer tube filler as well....

it comes with a case feeder, there are a few bullet feeders out there, but remember they only work with jacketed bullets....

If you can't keep up with a 1050 then you need a Camdex....

Have fun, great machines.
John
 
If cost is a concern get a pro1000. Yes it has primer feed issues but that's mainly with a dirty press.

If you have spare primer trays filled you should be able to do at least 300/hr.
I have had it as high as 475 for an hour.
 
Dillon XL650 with the case feeder and extra primer tubes.

After you get started you may want to look at the shell plate bearing depending on the smoothness of your particular press.
 
Few progressives can actually live up to there claims of speed and durability....

Dillon can.

Lee has primer issues and feels "cheap" in every aspect.

Hornady is pretty decent from what I had read online

Dillon just plain works... Want to pump out several thousand rounds in a afternoon? No problem, load the primer tubes and start cranking the handle.

The XL650 is excellent for pistol and rifle ammo.
 
Dillon for 9mm.

Ponsness-Warren or Spolar for shotshells.

Loading for shotshells is still worthwhile IF you buy components
in bulk. I much prefer good reloads to steel-based promo loads,
and still save a quite a few bucks over flats of AA's. STS's or GM's.

Say g'bye & good ridance to the Lee stuff.
 
beretta boy said:
Loading for shotshells is still worthwhile IF you buy components
in bulk. I much prefer good reloads to steel-based promo loads,
and still save a quite a few bucks over flats of AA's. STS's or GM's.
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What kind of bulk quantities?

A flat of decent shells goes for $65 or 26 cents each

A pound of powder (assuming you use 25 grains per load = 280 shells) will cost around $25 or 9 cents per shell

Primers per 1000 go for ~$50 or 5 cents per shell

Cheap copy aa12 wads will be ~$14 per 500 or 3 cents each

We are at 18 cents and haven't even counted the most expensive component which is lead and didn't consider time involved yet....
 
@TACTICAL111

To make the Dillon 650 really "sing" consider investing in several non-standard options, I did and highly recommend the following:

1. Case feeder
Not really optional, this will greatly speed you along.

2. Roller handle
Again not really optional, the stock ball-on-lever will make your hand sore, without this item your reloading may become more of a chore rather than a zen-like experience.

3. Strong mounts
Even if you build a sturdy 2"x4" bench and lag bolt it to a wall the press will seem to wiggle slightly during the top and bottom of the lever stroke without this option. Also it adds some height to the press which allows you to make your reloading bench at a "standard" height. Otherwise to have the press at a comfortable height your bench may be too high. FYI I'm 6' 1", YMMV.

4. Bullet tray
This lets you place a large pile of projectiles right next to the bullet seating stage and greatly increases your throughput.

I have found no need for extra primer tubes, they wouldn't save me any time. Then again I don't have an automatic primer filler, in that case the extra tubes would be a value-add.

Expect to build a strong bench. As mentioned earlier a 2"x4" (minimum) framed structure lag bolted, to a solid wall.

Strong mount and bullet tray:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87482417@N03/8027224942/

Sturdy bench construction:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87482417@N03/8027217248/
 
OP if you don't mind fiddling around, a Lee Loadmaster might be a good choice for you in 9mm. When you order one, it comes completely set up for one calibre.

If you want something that you don't really have to fiddle with once it's set up, I think a Dillon is your best bet.
 
THE MAJOR advantage of the 1050 is the primer pocket swager, you dont have to sort military from commercial brass, the machine takes care of it....Great time saver.
John
 
shredder said:
OP if you don't mind fiddling around, a Lee Loadmaster might be a good choice for you in 9mm. When you order one, it comes completely set up for one calibre.

If you want something that you don't really have to fiddle with once it's set up, I think a Dillon is your best bet.
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I wouldn't go with Lee at this volume. At 700-800 rounds/week, the cost difference between the Lee and the Dillon is trivial relative to component costs. The more you use something, the more sense it makes to buy the best.

Will you be loading 9mm only on your press, or will you also be loading other calibres? The 650 is simpler and less expensive to do convert, whereas the 1050 is best left to a single calibre.
 
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