NOOB wanting to get into reloading...please help!

I'm on my bb right now ill add u when I'm on a comp. Yeah I have watched the youtube videos to. It looks pretty decent for 230. Is that with shipping or did you get it local. My only concern is for 45 I use a factory crimp die and the 1000 only holds 3 dies so I'd have to single stage the crimp.
 
Going from a Dillion to a Lee 1000? I hope your not disappointed:bangHead:

I should point out the Hornady LNL AP is easy to change calibers, has five stations, is well built and last but not least priced lower than a Dillion.
 
I use the Lee Pro 1000 as well. Nice machine. Takes a little tinkering to get it to run smooth though. Make sure to keep the primer tray full. I also bought the Micro adjutable charging bar. Way better. Very consistant chages.
 
To be honest I am not really sure that the Crimp die is doing all that much, but I have had some issues with bullet set back without it. My Norc feeds everything regardless, and I crimp my 9mm for good measure but it's not necessary. I have a buddy with a Springfield GI that is a little picky and some rounds get hung up feeding when I don't crimp them. I have been crimping them ever since that happend, and havent looked back.
 
Until the Angels Fall said:
I am hoping to reload about 500+ rounds a month
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You need a low capacity progressive or semi-progressive.
I'd recommend a Dillon Square Deal or if you want to splurge - the 550. (Dillon is only high-end when you get in the 650-1050 world)
There are probably Hornady or RCBS solutions too.

I disagree with the majority of posters here. (They are, of course - completely entitled to thier opinions) - run away from Lee progressives. (1000 or jammaster) (I'm entitled to my opinion)
You'll waste as much time tinkering with them to get them to work as you'll save in the investment in something good. (Time is money)

I did load on a 1000 and a Loadmaster - A LOT of rounds. I thought they were good too - until I tried something that actually was good.
 
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I have to agree with Freedom Ventures. Stay away from the Lee Pro 1000, especially for your first press. It's a little less than user friendly to say the least.
Go buy the ABC's Of Reloading and read the entire thing. You'll have a pretty good grasp on the hobby after that. A Lee 4 hole turret press gets my vote for what you're trying to do. You'll have to buy the dies, scale, powder dispenser separately though. Use lube on every round if you're doing 308 on it. With pistol rounds, it's a breeze to knock off 150 an hour, and 200 if you really want to go at it.
 
and if you want the very best results ,buy your self a powley computer and psi calulator i have been out of reloading for awhile so i don't know how much they are but ia'm sure they are worth it , and always check your loads against 2 or more manuels. the very first rule in handloading is never and IMEAN NEVER SHOOT SOMEBODY ELSE'S HANDLOADS IN YOUR FIREARM because every firearm has a different expansion ratio even if it is the same model and caliber , that is the best advise i can give you . if you get the powley it will explain it better good luck. feel free to ask any other questions
 
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