THE Progressive Press Shootout (12 presses compared)

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Here it is! The long-awaited Progressive Press Shootout! This article and accompanying video is the most exhaustive and most in-depth look at progressive press reloading equipment. My goal is to help raise your level of awareness regarding what’s on the market and also to supply you with the insights, data, and supporting information to make informed purchasing decisions. Let’s get to it!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
04:22 Hornady Lock-N-Load AP
13:43 RCBS Pro Chucker 5 & Pro Chucker 7
22:02 Mark 7 APEX 10
31:49 Dillon Square Deal B
35:39 Dillon RL-550C
39:20 Dillon XL-750
43:47 Dillon RL 1100
46:42 Frankford Arsenal X-10
54:44 LEE Pro 1000
1:01:44 LEE Breech Lock Auto Pro (Pro 4000)
1:05:30 LEE Loadmaster
1:10:32 Total Cost of Ownership Recap
1:14:06 Inline Fabrication Mounts
1:14:45 KMS Squared UFO Press Lighting
1:15:03 Conclusion
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[@PastaLaVista.]

I can’t say I’m not disappointed in this “comparison”. The thing I waited two years for was mostly to see which progressive press loaded the best ammo. Concentricity, accuracy tests etc. maybe which one has the best powder measure or what ones the fastest, smoothest, most ergonomic. These are things people can not learn themselves without taking random guys word on forums. You would need to buy and then try. What we got is a brief overview of specs, accessories, and price, which can be come by through basic research. I don’t even know how this would take two years. Almost like it’s targeted to those brand new to reloading and don’t even know what a progressive press advantages are. Most of us know what can be done with more stations and that you can add case and bullet feeders. The things we are unable to learn ourselves are the exact things you did not cover.

[@kdglock4491]

Kinda agree with you.

[@BCGCPracticalShooter]

Agreed

[@Jim-oo7dk]

I didn't watch the entire thing with rapt attention, but it sounds like you got some legit complaint. Demand your money back!

[@JR-lg7fd]

cool life story kid

[@joemass1023]

Shill city is what it was unfortunately

[@drummer0864]

Great video for making the final decision after going back and forth for a long time. Thanks

[@willspathtoprecision2924]

Wow I was Instantly!!! Upset!!! 🤦🏻 when he said he will not be testing the presses performance of ammo!! The MAIN purpose, for most of us who have been waiting to see this for SO LONG! Was to see what Progressive Press Make the most “ CONSISTENT AMMO!!! “ Good job for all your hard work, much appreciated and I’m sure it will help some people make a decision, So thank you for all that! But it’s not what most people have been waiting for.

[@PastaLaVista.]

If you compared the single stage shootout with this one, you’d think you were watching two different channels, one of which earned every subscriber he has, while the other one might as well be an automaton preloaded with marketing material by the reloading companies.

[@armalite3009]

Too much hype and expectations were set way too high. Should help some new people though. Maybe there will be another video that is a real shootout.

[@ShaneBruce3]

@@armalite3009 Agreed. Def helped me weed through the different options. Gavin is always putting out new content, so I am sure the ammo testing content will eventually be there and available....maybe not in one concise video, but still there as a resource

[@buzby80]

@@PastaLaVista. about 50% of this channel is just a commercial anymore.

[@iamspeare]

Couldn't agree more, the #1 piece of information I wanted/needed/waited for from this video wasn't there... While appreciate a one stop rundown of presses, the ciritcal info that honestly matters the most is missing, hard to overlook that.

[@thecrusaders2516]

I have to give you a big thumbs up on all the work it took to put this together. Great presentation!

[@JasonPAINTER-sy8dj]

Hey Gavin, I want to thank you for putting in the hours to get this done. I've been watching a lot of your content over the last couple of weeks as I prepare to start my reloading journey. After doing quite a bit of my own research, and waiting for my head to stop spinning, I had my mind all but set on the Lee Pro 4000 but really was looking for a cumulative comparison of what's out there. This video hit it out of the park for me. Everything about it, the costs associated, pros and cons, comparing everything available from each manufacturer, optional accessories, jist really top notch presentation all the way. Much appreciated!

[@Friedbrain11]

I am definitely interested in the X10 from Franklin Armory. Really great demonstration and the pros and cons as presented are fantastic. In-depth and succinct. The fact that you have used some of the reloaders gives you insight and knowledge that you pass on freely. You are a big help to me!

[@michaelbusbee601]

The huge amount of work you’ve done on. this is much appreciated. You’ve helped me decide on the X 10 and saved me hours of research. Definitely following for more of your videos. 👍

[@zanegeis6805]

Thank you so much for putting these videos out. I’m lookin to get started with my first reloader and was lost in all the options. You really made a great comparison video and showcased very well what the purposes are of each press and helped me a lot as I start to try and hone in on what to get for my first reloader.

[@jonathanbevil6712]

Gavin, Thanks for another great video! Keep up the excellent work!

[@PracticallySquared1]

I love the fact that you shared some negitive things. It always feels disingenuous when you watch a review/comparison and it comes off like an infomercial. You did an excellent job here of being honest, yet not "burying" any company's. Kudos and Great work!

[@toddwikel3849]

Awesome video. I'm looking to upgrade from my first Lee turret to a fully progessive and this has video gives me the information i was looking for. Thanks again.

[@adeniranm7647]

I've waited so long for this! Thanks Gavin.

[@stevengodfrey4267]

Well done Gavin as always and thanks for Keeping Us well informed !

[@mattolson6684]

Excellent job. Well done and looking forward for more.

[@stewartperry7797]

You have an outstanding channel and when I need a reference outside of MFG I go to you. Thanks for all the effort and accuracy!

[@johnsodx]

Definitely been waiting on this one!

[@jerrythompson9111]

I have been reloading since 1966 and you have reminded me of things I forgot. Keep up the great work 👍

[@alexcoons3257]

Getting into reloading, and this really helped me with my decision. Thank you so much for the video!

[@charlesmarshall3193]

Great video, thank you for your efforts to clear up the market!

[@siege78]

@Gavin, thank you so much for doing this video. I can't even imagine the time and work it took to put this together (not to mention costs). This video has really helped with narrowing down which is the right progressive press for me!

[@InLineFabrication]

​Looking forward to it! Huge amount of info and specs collected!

[@Ultimatereloader]

It's going to be GREAT- see you at the Premier!!! Thanks Dan.

[@andrewschliewe6392]

Amazing comparison video. It was 100% awesome.

[@mountainmangramps5741]

Excellent overview, thank you!

[@dahveed284]

Nice overview of the current and immediately coming options.

[@christopherhaycox7923]

Awesome video. Time to sit down and make a solid plan for reloading.

[@leonardjanda6181]

Thank you very much , I been loading since I was 9 , to this day , I can listen to you talk all day like a teacher. Very easy to understand ❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@codybarnes8793]

Thanks for all of your work on this. Great info for sure.

[@robertstrickland2121]

I use a loadmaster, but deprime on a C-press, and prime on a bench prime. Only clean primed cases are ever on the press so it stays clean. Resize on 1, powder on 2, powder-cop on 3, seat on 4, crimp on 5. This arrangement solved all my problems with the loadmaster.

[@bruceinoz8002]

My introduction to all this Gee-Whiz gear was way back in the late 1970s and spending some time with a Dillon 1000, set up to reload .308 Win. WAY out of my personal financial league, but it clearly showed the way for the well-heeled enthusiast. However, I run a Lee 1000 for 9mmP. VERY early on I learned about the problems of primer feed / seating and powder "spillage" ( if you try to go too fast , a few flakes will sometimes "shake" out of the case as it approaches the seating station. These magically seems to find its way into the "guts" of the mechanism and start to gum things up The issue of "primer crud" getting into teh press was solved by Carbide sizing ALL the cases on my Rockchucker. Cases are then sorted into crimped "range pickups" and "un-crimped" commrcial style. The crimped ones get a once-only treatment from my fabulous Dillon 600 primer pocket "adjuster". If you "recycle" a lot of ex-mil brass, this is the ONLY pocket swager to buy, I had endless dramas with both the CH and RCBS press-mounted systems . The Dillon is better than Smirnoff!. Prepped brass gets a whirl in the trusty Lyman Cyclone to remove ALL the remaining detritus. Thus, ONLY fully-prepped and clean and shiny cases go through the 1000. I do all this case prep in bulk; several thousand at a time. The finished and FULLY DRIED cases then go into AIRTIGHT storage jars with a date label. So, no rummaging around for suitable brass come match season; it will be there , sparkling, on the storage shelf. It also means that you will have weeded out the dubious cases somewhere along that preparation chain. See also: culling out the "small-primered" 45ACP "NT" cases from the "normal" ones". In these parts, weeding out Berdan-primed brass is also a must. Not that it is "un-reloadable", just you cannot do it on a progressive press set up for Boxer primers. Waste not, want not, especially if you live in places where ammo and components cost at least 3 times the US MSRP. One additional thing about the 1000: the indexing "drive-shaft" arrangement is marginal, at best. The dinky nylon "follower" is not immortal and, as it wears, the press "timing" goes astray.. I lube the entire machine with Moly powder, NEVER any oil or grease. This slicks things up substantially, BUT, as soon as you notice a bit of "sluggishness" or misalignment, it is time for a full service. Spares are cheap; keep a stash of any of the small plastic bits handy. Moving the "heavy" sizing and priming operations off-press substantially reduces the wear and tear on the press even if, like me, you run with the Lee case and bullet feeder extras. Finally, the "Auto-Disk powder systems work better with all the moving parts receiving a rub-over of graphite powder. Also LOTS of videos about "hot-rodding the 1000 hereabouts.

[@chrisvonahnen3578]

Very impressive presentation 👍

[@bobmanny5927]

Never once reloaded a single cartridge. But that'll change. Thanks for the many reloading videos.

[@bobmanny5927]

Ps: going single stage. Not getting a mark 7 or something crazy. Thanks again.

[@MoxeeReloadingInstructor]

A very nice piece of work. Thank you very much.

[@ilndboy7]

Thanks Gavin I like this comparison. I have been using the RCBS Rockchucker for many years. Time to upgrade.

[@Jdwg1972]

Can’t imagine how long this video took to edit and put together. Thanks for all your hard work, Gavin. Always contributing. Although I would like to see an ammo consistency comparison between the presses, I imagine it would be motion picture in length. Thanks again for the information.

[@xephael3485]

Probably just an hour and a half..🤪

[@dougblessin]

Wow, great job Gavin. Tons of great information. Thanks!

[@endiracing]

Gavin- do you by chance have an updated release time frame for the x10? I have emailed frankfort arsenal regarding an update but haven't heard anything back...

[@thatguyoverthere2288]

Required viewing for anyone in the market. Great job

[@reloadrefine]

Man that had to be the most expensive reloading video ever. Thanks so much Gavin for all of your great videos. 😎

[@tonyzhu403]

As I was looking more into the Lee Load Master. From Lee Precision: "April 27, 2022 After 30 years of production, the Load-Master Progressive Press is going to legacy status. All of the Load-Master specific parts (shell plates, primer feed, etc.) will continue to be produced."

[@texasbradley]

Thank you Gavin, leading the reloading revolution! It was worth the wait!

[@Russell-1]

Ba Man - you are the master of overstatement.

[@squirrelwesson3969]

Oh my god!!! I've never been so excited to see a Premiere notification 🤣🤣🤣. A perfect thing to drop on a Friday evening 😎. I. Can't. Wait.

[@Ultimatereloader]

YESSSS! See you at the Premier!

[@AirborneSapper82]

Excellent video !!!!! Keep up the great work !!!

[@cfbrooks610]

Never signed up for a premiere video on KZbin but this one I think everyone has been anxiously awaiting!

[@Ultimatereloader]

Good deal!

[@buzby80]

“What we will not cover: ammunition evaluation” The one thing we all were waiting for 😒

[@firebladeflow]

it's definitely a factor and could be compared using the same (hornady) dies.

[@pcburner068]

You don't like the video? Do one yourself. It's easy to sit back and complain till it's time to put up or shut up.

[@buzby80]

@@pcburner068 A; I don’t make KZbin videos for a living, he does. Usually quite good ones, hence why I expected this relevant information to be included B; Ammunition evaluation was included in his single stage press shootout. It’s very reasonable to want to see that information here as well. After all it is THE end result that actually matters. Most of this video is just listing features that could be found on the manufacturers website. That’s not a shootout.

[@tnomi]

This was amazing. Thank you for doing this. You've saved me hours of research. I've narrowed down my choices to 2-3 presses now.

[@Ultimatereloader]

You're welcome!

[@czgunner]

I'm really happy with my Hornady LNL the last 12 years. Never a single issue.

[@coldrevengeukraine]

Wanna buy one, please tell, could I reload soviet rifle cals? 308 win?

[@montellano1973]

Awesome been looking forward to this video 👍

[@markyoung6284]

@gavin Lee has a new Progressive Press coming out with a six die positions and primes on the downstroke, so all six are available. It's called the Pro 6000.

[@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920]

This had to take so much work, thank you for putting this together 🇺🇸

[@americathefree3708]

Really good job, above and beyond! Totally 5 star buddy. Keeping this one!

[@karlheinz7112]

I love you videos. Very educational. Bought my xl750 2 yrs ago. After watching tons of videos and reading. Had your video on repeat setting up my xl750😂. Thank you

[@paulvenn4447]

Long time coming! Can't wait to see the results of all your hard work Gavin.

[@greeneman99710]

Very well done Video, great work

[@phallicbear8766]

Great video. Thank you

[@coldfront7914]

Even though I'm totally locked into my 550 and 650 dillons I'm really looking forward to this.

[@gasconader1150]

When discussing Dillon loaders I was waiting for you to mention one of the most important specs. The lifetime warranty. I have two 550s over 15 years old and have loaded so much ammo on them that one has been rebuilt once and the other twice. Free. Something breaks or wears out, they have replaced it or provided parts to rebuild it. Plus, I understood you to talk about "manual index" as a negative. You can index as slowly as you want or as fast when it is manual. If you are loading an almost full pistol case you can index slow enough that you aren't jumping powder out. A positive to me.

[@erikjensen6503]

Started on my reloading journey with the Lee hand tools and shotgun press over 40 years ago. Graduated 20 years later on to a used Dillon RL550B because the price was right. Upgrading process and parts/tools as budget allows. 550B has been solid, reliable, fully supported by both company and community probably the single best investment in a machine. Also have a MEC single stage for processing and load development. My advice to a new loader would be a progressive and the 550 series with its semi progressive and upgradable nature i think is the sweet spot and has good resale value. If you are just starting ona budget go with Lee if you know you are hooked go with Dillon save up if need be. Articles about starting with single stage instead of progressive are not spot on and the 550 series is where the value in production and control, and small learning curve

[@thomasjefferson6334]

As a noob i really appreciate your comment. What I'm totally lost on is- I'm looking for a progressive press that will have the most variety/ability to do different rounds ex. .223, 9mm, 762x39, .45acp, .357, .38, 7mm, .308, 30-06, 30-30 etc etc. Can i simply buy the "dies" for each round or am i limited by the machine? Is there a press that can do them all? Thank you

[@erikjensen6503]

@@thomasjefferson6334 dillon 550 just need dies and a conversion kit for each caliber maybe a different powder bar

[@erikjensen6503]

@@thomasjefferson6334 the Dillon 550 just needs dies, and a shell plate and locator pins ( caliber conversion kit) for each caliber. Sometimes a different powder bar. I know lots of books say start with a non progressive press but as an intermediate reloader i would go strait for the 550. It is manual indexing and you can do one at a time but it's easy to progressively reload at a comfortable pace

[@GrizzlyDude]

This video and your single stage video was awesome. Love to see a turret press comparison video

[@warrenjones3408]

Awesome vid Keep up the great work 👍

[@livezero264]

Great video Gavin, thanks for all the effort. I use a Dillon RL550B and would like to do some upgrades but I’m still waiting for primers to be available again to feed the beast.

[@Phodera]

Good stuff. Still and always comes down to individual preferences, needs and other factors $$. Thank you as always.

[@Ultimatereloader]

Well said!

[@peterslaby9782]

“I’ve been waiting a long time for this” - Count Dooku

[@murrayhelm1096]

Great Video helped a lot with my final decision, Dillon XL 750

[@garyreadler4886]

Thats terrific news, thanks Gavin. I made a purchase last year based on your single stage shootout, which was a great video. Thanks again.

[@Ultimatereloader]

Glad you are liking these shootouts!

[@grantdorcey8053]

What single stage did u get?

[@garyreadler4886]

@@grantdorcey8053 I bought an RCBS Rebel press. I like the D shape and also like the open area without other stuff in the way. I didn't care about no priming on the press , there are many off press options available. I like it a lot. It is a heavy chunk of iron. I have loaded some pistol and hope to do rifle this summer, but getting powder and primers is slowing that down.

[@morrisreloads]

Awesome frikin job with your channel n knowledge of all you content...I learned my progressive from your videos.🔥🔥..hands down brotha...thanx..take care🤙🤙

[@frankbodenschatz173]

Thanks Gavin, lots of time in this. Looks like the X-10 is out and maybe a Dillon Square Deal B and an upgraded single stage for my rifles.

[@briancowan4318]

Gavin, about 12 years ago I got into reloading. I started with a single stage kit, the RCBS Rock Chucker. Within a month I was ready for more and I watched all the videos you had, specifically focusing on caliber change over. This is why I went with the Hornady LNL AP. Over the years I've added lights and a 3D printed case feeder, picked for the ceiling height requirement over a motorized case feeder. I will say this, if I had it all to do over again, I'd get the Frankford Arsenal X10 no holds bar, but I'd have to check the height of the case feeder. Love my Inline Fabrication quick change flush mount. As for future subjects, Buller Feeders for .223 & .308, (pistol as well) possibly including 3D printed ones and after market like Double Alpha. Oh, and one of the reasons I like gravity feed over motor feed, besides lack of height, is you don't need change over parts. Yeah you get into a bottle neck when you have to reload tubes, but that happens with powder and primers too.

[@dalepogue5799]

Thank you for the great video. I have the Hornady AP for about 7 years that I do all my pistol rounds on I have 2 Redding T-7s for my rifle.🇺🇸

[@toddturnbaugh4451]

This just makes me wish I could use my dillon rl 550, I haven't been able to find primers in almost 2 years, and the ones I had as a backup are all but gone. 😢

[@MeneertenBerge]

Thanks for this video, it really helps out. Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@runwayray]

Awesome as usual 👍

[@InLineFabrication]

Great work!!

[@brucebalfour8042]

After the stellar test setup for the single press test, I had hoped for the type of data provided during the single press showdown.

[@boricuaarecibo9259]

This was a very good progressive press comparison video. I feel very good about my decision on buying my dillon XL750 press. It's perfect for the type of reloading I do. Although my cost of ownership is higher because of the 9 calibers I reload for including all the tool heads I bought for each caliber.

[@trumpeteer211]

We need a turret press showdown now. If not too much to ask. Thanks for video. Great info.

[@thomaspuma434]

Thanks for your efforts i trust your knowledge

[@matthennagersguitarlessons]

Fantastic video!

[@57yr6j03rn]

Thank you for this body of work.

[@nevadaar2773]

Excellent presentation Gavin. I appreciated the in depth cost and use analysis for each press. Have you discussed with Frankfort Arsenal about possible automation of the X10?

[@user-lg2vh7nl5f]

Excellent information, looking move to a progressive reloader.

[@rorymclean7545]

I'm only 18 minutes into this video. This video is amazing. So much information, very interesting to me. Thank you for this video

[@Ultimatereloader]

You’re welcome, glad it is useful!

[@Tainted-Soul]

thanks for the shoot out . I for one have had the Lee presses for years and always had problems with them to the point both loadmasters went to single loading cases pre-primed ( I gave up ) to changing the powder measure as I got some foots . But I went to Dillon this year and OMG what a difference Smoother easier and they work . for the 9mm I changed the powder expansion die to Double Alpha Bullet feeder die as it mad a big help seating the heads without scraping the FMJ off .I went for 2 XL750 one small primer one large ( 9mm and .44mag ) I dont load that much but wanted to be able to just walk in and load some ammo as and when I needed it . Yes i big lay out but worth it for my time and ease of use . So for me it is not all about $$ pre load its about ease of use and smooth loading. If there is one thing I would like to change is the primers feed I would love the Apex 10 auto primer set up just so you can tip a box it and away you go, I just have to make do with another double Alpha's primer loader. its funny here in the UK most people go for the cheapest option me I want a good life :)

[@fredflintstone1863]

Excellent. Very helpful!!! Thx

[@garrytalley8009]

In all fairness everyone has their own opinion. Gavin does give a good review as a whole. None of these machines would be on the market today if there were not people buying them enough for them to stay in business building them. They all work. I personally have a Dillon but that is just my choice at the time. They will be in business if I need parts and their warranty is as good as it gets. Not saying any of the others are any better or worse. Most all of them have plusses and minuses. I don't believe there is a perfect progressive press.

[@carltaylor334]

Very impressed with the video. Nice to see the comparisons on a variety of presses. I have very minimal experience on a Dillon 550 back in the early 90s. Right now I have two Lee Loadmasters for six handgun calibers. One for small primers and one for larges primers. One thing I wish he would have touched on is whether the priming is on the upstroke or downstroke. Being a member of the Lee cult it does make a difference.

[@Ultimatereloader]

Hi everyone! Looking forward to watching this video with you all at the Premier, 4:00pm PST, Friday 05/27/2022!

[@n.u.t.y.]

I think I'm happy with the Lee Turret I chose instead of the Lee Loadmaster Progressive, but looking forward to this shootout (and have been for a while). BTW Gavin, did you get any hands on with the new Lee Pro 6000?

[@Ultimatereloader]

@@n.u.t.y. No, LEE has gone unresponsive on me, I know a major retailer that hasn't been told about it yet. Not sure what LEE is up to.

[@kolynos]

@@n.u.t.y. Wow, what this Pro 6000 is about?

[@kolynos]

Nevermind, find the description at the Lee website. Thanks.

[@n.u.t.y.]

@@kolynos Yep, basically the replacement for the Loadmaster, which their website says will be discontinued this year.

[@3gunshooter60]

Wow, you've been busy. This is awesome information and review. I have a few presses but one progressive being the Dillon xl650 and I love it. I want another one to do the large and small primer thing. Can't say anything bad about the Dillon. I have a RCBS rockchucker and a turret press too. They all have a purpose. Thanks for your time and effort.

[@kenhnsy]

Gavin. YOU ARE THE MAN!

[@Ultimatereloader]

You are too kind, Thanks for watching!

[@medic9544]

Just here to boost the algorithm. This videos deserves so many more views.

[@sherlock1895]

This was very well done and informative. I’m feeling, at least for me, the Hornady Lock-N-Load was a good choice. Cheers!

[@williamgreene5488]

I use the load master and have for years . My riffle reloads are exceptional. My pistol is reloads are very good as well. Most of my issues with pistol deal with over crimping of rounds once you find the right crimp they are very accurate. If I could post pictures I would.

[@z11181957]

thank you

[@bodynfocus]

Santa Clause brought my Loadmaster in 2018 when I was doing a lot of USPSA shooting. "Fidgeting" is a profession when you own a LM... and I eventually gave up on the priming system altogether choosing to manual prime off press and use the stations as: #1 with case feeder for sizing (decap removed) #2 for Rotary powder/flare, #3 for a powder check, #4 seat and #5 crimp. If I ever need high volume pistol again, I'd probably jump over to the other "RED" alternative.

[@garyreadler4886]

Thank you for all the hard work and effort you have put into making this video. Now to digest all this information to figure out what I would want to get that fits my budget and needs. The information is there for sure. Thanks.

[@2pugman]

I bought the Hornady A/P press. 'mazin' ! The RCBS single stage press is still on my bench.

[@JakeTJ02]

Great video and I learned a lot and you made me realize I really need the Dillon precision XL 750 and I was fixing to make a big mistake buying the Lee precision 4000!!

[@Tb64]

Would love to see how the Lee Pro 6000 Six Pack compares in this list.

[@JasonParham83]

No exaggeration when I say I've been waiting YEARS for this. I couldn't wait anymore so I broke down and picked up a Lee load master a few months back. Lets see if that choice is backed up by Gavin.

[@Mark2A1776]

Thanks Gavin for simplifying all this for me, I just ordered the x10.

[@Ultimatereloader]

Congrats, and thanks for watching!

[@Mark2A1776]

Have you reviewed the Lee inline bullet feeder and will it work with the FA X10 and or which feeder would you recomend for the X20?

[@randymagnum143]

The Lee factory crimp/carbide resize pistol die is amazing. Produces very nice cartridges. Also the colllet neck sizing for rifles.

[@johnfmitchell5356]

Thank you

[@02BLACKTAWS6]

Thank you!!!

[@firebladeflow]

Lee six pack pro 6000 has entered the chat and took economics first place right away!

[@skopperkopp6091]

I just got the six pack a month ago, constant jamming, double case feeding, primers not feeding, inconsistent OAL +/- 1mm, and powder variance of almost +/- .7 grains. I returned it and bought the xl750, no issues so far. The six pack has had a lot of praise, but I do not recommend it.

[@firebladeflow]

@@skopperkopp6091 whatever you did, you did it wrong. I'm at over 15k round 9mm and 45ACP on my sixpack using hornady dies and I'm cranking out around 500-700rds/hr using an auto bullet feeder. OAL is super consistent, such is precision and speed. Again: Whatever you did: It was wrong.

[@skopperkopp6091]

@firebladeflow I mean maybe, to each their own. After getting the dillon and loading 3k of 223 I've never had a problem

[@alanmeyers3957]

@@firebladeflowthe Dillon is better, However, I agree with you.

[@tonyzhu403]

Lee really did step up their game in Progressives. I got my hands on a Load Master for cheap, and I'm pretty happy with it. No spot for a Powder Check though, points given to the Successor.