Help me spend some money !!!

[Slowbalt]

Hey all,
After many considerations, I am entering the world of reloading. I am looking at a progressive press ( heard it's not the best kind of press for a newbie but my time is very precious ) and I am totally overwhelmed by the number of makes and models. I will be reloading various pistol calibers and .223 for my AR. I may also end up reloading bigger brass but it isn't the case for now. So I am left with a few questions :
1- Which is the best quality/price press out there ?
2- Can a progressive load 30-06 and up or just small pieces?
3- The press will have to work with carbide dies as I will not spend all my time lubing.
More questions to come as I slowly make a choice.

 

[TPK]

My vote would be to get two, a Dillion 550 (progressive) for hand gun and an RCBS single stage for rifle.

Yes, you can load 30.06 and up on a progressive press though as mentioned, I prefer the single stage for rifle rounds.

The dies have no bearing on the press, carbide or steel dies have the same threads and will work in all (OK most) presses, single stage and progressive.

 

[WithoutWarning]

Yup, TPK knows his stuff.
Any straight walled, non bottle necked cartridge can be
resized in carbide dies with no lube. (eg. Pistol)
I vote for the Dillon 550 aswell!
high quality, extremely durable presses.
I haven't had to use it,
but their customer service, from what I've heard is unbeatable.