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<blockquote data-quote="ASP785" data-source="post: 2348294" data-attributes="member: 12170"><p>1. I started out loading on a Lyman turret press. It's shortcomings between speed and accuracy quickly became apparent. I then moved to a Hornady LNL progressive AP and can load 100 rounds of 9mm in under 10 minutes if I really want to push it. 100 rounds in about 15 minutes is a pace I am more comfortable with if I am going to be setting at the press for a long time. Since moving to the progressive, I have taught 3 other individuals to reload starting on a Hornady LNL AP. I am a fan of starting people out on the equipment they think they are going to need. Since you are primarily focused on pistol calibers, by all means, go with the progressive. It is a waste of time and energy to buy a 'starter press'. I do not agree with the sentiment that a beginner should not learn on a progressive press. Whether you use a progressive or single stage press, attention to detail is still key. I will also say that I use a single stage almost exclusively for my accurate rifle rounds. It's not that a progressive won't work in this regard, but I have a higher level of control with a single stage press, and some of my dies are not compatible with a progressive. If you think you may want to take this path, then a single stage as a starter press really becomes a great tool to use after you 'step up' to a progressive.</p><p></p><p>2. The above really answers question 2 as well.</p><p></p><p>3. I am a Hornady fan. I really like their Lock N Load bushing feature for quick die changes. A lot of people like Dillon, but I think caliber conversions on the Dillon are pricey and more complicated than they need to be. Hornady and Dillon both have great customer service, so whatever you choose, you will be happy with. Whatever press you get, get the LED light system so you can see down into each and every case. I do not use a powder cop die and have (knock on wood) never had a squib or double charge because I am able to see down into every case. </p><p></p><p>Last piece of advice: Never reload to "save money". You won't and you never will, so don't even try.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ASP785, post: 2348294, member: 12170"] 1. I started out loading on a Lyman turret press. It's shortcomings between speed and accuracy quickly became apparent. I then moved to a Hornady LNL progressive AP and can load 100 rounds of 9mm in under 10 minutes if I really want to push it. 100 rounds in about 15 minutes is a pace I am more comfortable with if I am going to be setting at the press for a long time. Since moving to the progressive, I have taught 3 other individuals to reload starting on a Hornady LNL AP. I am a fan of starting people out on the equipment they think they are going to need. Since you are primarily focused on pistol calibers, by all means, go with the progressive. It is a waste of time and energy to buy a 'starter press'. I do not agree with the sentiment that a beginner should not learn on a progressive press. Whether you use a progressive or single stage press, attention to detail is still key. I will also say that I use a single stage almost exclusively for my accurate rifle rounds. It's not that a progressive won't work in this regard, but I have a higher level of control with a single stage press, and some of my dies are not compatible with a progressive. If you think you may want to take this path, then a single stage as a starter press really becomes a great tool to use after you 'step up' to a progressive. 2. The above really answers question 2 as well. 3. I am a Hornady fan. I really like their Lock N Load bushing feature for quick die changes. A lot of people like Dillon, but I think caliber conversions on the Dillon are pricey and more complicated than they need to be. Hornady and Dillon both have great customer service, so whatever you choose, you will be happy with. Whatever press you get, get the LED light system so you can see down into each and every case. I do not use a powder cop die and have (knock on wood) never had a squib or double charge because I am able to see down into every case. Last piece of advice: Never reload to "save money". You won't and you never will, so don't even try. [/QUOTE]
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