reloading: press comparison?

[Santa Cruz Armory]

I think I'm gonna sell my Lee Classic auto index turret press and get the Hornady LnL.

It works ok but I want something a little faster.

[ThatFishGuy]

haha is that an offer ?

[C.G.]

I think I'm gonna sell my Lee Classic auto index turret press and get the Hornady LnL.

It works ok but I want something a little faster.

They are in short supply right now. Natchez has the best price ($359), but after three different e-mails arriving in stock, they were gone in less than an hour. I should have called instead of trying to order on line. MidSouthShooters had some in stock on Tuesday ($369) and ended up being cheaper since I bought some BARNES bullets that were a lot cheaper there than at Natchez. Problem right now is trying to find shellplates (except from Hornady, where it will cost $12 more per plate).
It should be temporary, from what I hear Hornady is in process of moving their manufacturing.

[Ptack1]

Everything ive got it lee. I bought the kit from Midwayusa.com and i love it. My first reloading set up. Id love a progressive for all the .45ACP I load, but i cant enough good things about the Lee stuff i have. Grab a few reloading manuals and read em up before you start.

[ThatFishGuy]

alright well, pretty sure im going to go with the lee. the hornady is just a little too large of initial investment. at least until i know my exact needs. but i did myself a favor and went on down to the local borders. they actually had 1 copy of ABC's of reloading 8th ed., was in completely wrong place and found it entirely by luck, as well as a hodgdon 2009 reloading manual. so i guess i have some more reading to do. time for a beer and a book...

[C.G.]

alright well, pretty sure im going to go with the lee. the hornady is just a little too large of initial investment. at least until i know my exact needs. but i did myself a favor and went on down to the local borders. they actually had 1 copy of ABC's of reloading 8th ed., was in completely wrong place and found it entirely by luck, as well as a hodgdon 2009 reloading manual. so i guess i have some more reading to do. time for a beer and a book...

Good on you for getting the manuals. As to the large initial investment "buy once, cry once." With RCBS, Hornady and Dillon you can usually re-sell them at close to original price (but you may take a hit in shipping), if you change your mind.

[Santa Cruz Armory]

haha is that an offer ?

Make me an offer. Press, powder measure, primer feed, double disk kit, two turrets, micrometer powder deal.

[ThatFishGuy]

C.G.- i have learned that all too well. I know sometimes its wiser (and cheaper in the end) to just front the big bucks one time, instead of step by step. But i think im going to restrain myself this time. plus it will allow me to get some other basic equipment (tumbler, case boxes, supplies etc) as well as leave some money over for other projects. I really appreciate the help everyone, and this book has TONS of useful info, already picked up some useful tips.