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  • fifT7
    CGN/CGSSA Contributor
    CGN Contributor
    • Nov 2011
    • 700

    Best press for multiple rifle rounds

    What is the best press for multiple rifle,(pistol as well but not at first).
    I would guess it's going to be a Dillon

    Money is not a concern, it will be ease of use, craftsmanship, versatility etc.

    Looking to reload 22-250, 7mm mag, 270, and be able to easily crank out .223 plinking rounds

    Is there a better press than the Dillon?

    Thanks in advance
  • #2
    krfresno
    Member
    • Aug 2010
    • 119

    For the first three you mention I would go with a redding t-7. I have one and it is excellent with the rifle calibers. I really like to turrets press personally. I have no personal experience with Dillons.

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    • #3
      XDRoX
      Veteran Member
      • Mar 2009
      • 4420

      Dillon 1050.
      Chris
      <----Rimfire Addict


      Originally posted by Oceanbob
      Get a DILLON...

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      • #4
        krwada
        Senior Member
        CGN Contributor
        • Jun 2013
        • 1457

        By all means ... You should absolutely go for the press you got your heart set on.

        It is all good in my book.

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        • #5
          fifT7
          CGN/CGSSA Contributor
          CGN Contributor
          • Nov 2011
          • 700

          It's not for me, and I've always heard that the Dillon is what most guys will end up with.


          I guess the question is, if the price did not matter, what machine would you get and how would it be set up(options, etc. )
          And then is there already a member that has a setup like this?
          Pics?

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          • #6
            Bastard
            • Jul 2009
            • 2209

            the best press it two presses, if not three.

            for your rifle rounds a single stage is the way to go.
            pistol a progressive is nice & really speeds things up.
            a good comprise would be a turret, but I don't know enough about them.

            even with the biggest baddest Dillon on the market, no bench is complete without a single stage.

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            • #7
              M1NM
              Calguns Addict
              • Oct 2011
              • 7966

              You're not going to shoot hundereds of rounds of 22-250, 7mm mag, 270 so use a single stage for those. Go with the Dillon 650 for your pistol and 223 needs. The 1050 is considered a commercial machine and doesn't have the no BS warranty and it needs to be set up each time for different calibers.

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              • #8
                Oceanbob
                I need a LIFE!!
                • Jun 2010
                • 12720

                Originally posted by XDRoX
                Dillon 1050.
                Dillon 1050
                May the Bridges I burn light the way.

                Life Is Not About Waiting For The Storm To Pass - Its About Learning To Dance In The Rain.

                Fewer people are killed with all rifles each year (323 in 2011) than with shotguns (356), hammers and clubs (496), and hands and feet (728).

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                • #9
                  SonofWWIIDI
                  I need a LIFE!!
                  • Nov 2011
                  • 21583

                  There is a great thread comparing three top progressive presses. Might want to check out. I'll look for the link. And post if I can find it.

                  Edit:
                  Found it.
                  Last edited by SonofWWIIDI; 07-31-2014, 9:01 PM.
                  Sorry, not sorry.
                  🎺

                  Dear autocorrect, I'm really getting tired of your shirt!

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                  • #10
                    fifT7
                    CGN/CGSSA Contributor
                    CGN Contributor
                    • Nov 2011
                    • 700

                    Originally posted by SonofWWIIDI
                    There is a great thread comparing three top progressive presses. Might want to check out. I'll look for the link. And post if I can find it.

                    I'd appreciate it.

                    Also. I myself have a couple lee progressive presses and still do all my rifle on a lee single stage.
                    Maybe one day I will crank them out, but still too paranoid right now.

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                    • #11
                      gunboat
                      Veteran Member
                      • Apr 2008
                      • 3288

                      Herters Model 3 -
                      why? because it is near 60 and still works fine --

                      I don't think there is one "best" press --
                      They all do the job with some pluses and minuses --

                      my tuppence

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                      • #12
                        Oceanbob
                        I need a LIFE!!
                        • Jun 2010
                        • 12720

                        Originally posted by fifT7
                        It's not for me, and I've always heard that the Dillon is what most guys will end up with.


                        I guess the question is, if the price did not matter, what machine would you get and how would it be set up(options, etc. )
                        And then is there already a member that has a setup like this?
                        Pics?
                        I run two Dillon machines. A 550 on the right with an optional case feeder and a Dillon 1050 on the left.

                        I like the 550 because it is indexed manually and is almost like a single stage if you're developing loads of small batches for testing. You can take your time and only moves as fast as you decide to rotate the plate. Once you get her set up and your satisfied, you can crank out about 600 rounds per hour.

                        Yeah, I have a Rock Chucker in a box that I can bolt up (holes drilled) on the table, but I only use that for Rifle Loads in .308 that I developed way back in time....I don't load much .308 because I bought so much surplus when Gun Shows were good. But I can if I desire.

                        The 1050 is set up for .45ACP. Large primer. I used to shoot a BUNCH of .45 and my sons and I would shoot maybe 3000 rounds a month...

                        I used to buy 4000 cases at a time; still have probably 3000 primed ready to go. Loading with the 1050 is pure BLISS. She primes on the downstroke and
                        if you get serious, you can do 1200 rounds per hour. This requires pre loading primer tubes and having powder ready to pour. No distractions.

                        My grown kids still come over under the pretext of visiting Dad and usually end up in the Gun Room running the machine. Haha...

                        I am going to buy another Dillon 1050 soon. Small primer. The Primer system on the 1050 is either large or small and that's what takes the time to switch calibers. (pain in the butt)

                        I have the large primer 1050 and the small primer 1050 will let me run .223, 9MM and .40 with minimal effort. I haven't been loading .223 in recent years because of the availability of it until recently. I've decided to reload a bunch and the 1050 is the ticket.

                        I might get a bullet feeder; still thinking about that idea.

                        The problem these days is components are not available as much as we would like. I have a supply in stock and lately I've been buying Powders for .223.

                        Up to about 16 pounds now....

                        I recommend this guy if you're buying Dillon. He has free shipping, upgrades and discounts available and he is very popular.

                        Also, check YouTube for Dillon 1050 videos. Very informative.

                        Brian Enos.




                        Here's my sanctuary.


                        May the Bridges I burn light the way.

                        Life Is Not About Waiting For The Storm To Pass - Its About Learning To Dance In The Rain.

                        Fewer people are killed with all rifles each year (323 in 2011) than with shotguns (356), hammers and clubs (496), and hands and feet (728).

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                        • #13
                          stevied
                          Senior Member
                          • May 2006
                          • 638

                          Redding t7 or forster coax
                          NRA Life Member

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                          • #14
                            Bornonthe4thofJuly
                            Member
                            • Mar 2013
                            • 241

                            I do all my rifle loads on RCBS turret press. one station powder measure, second station bullet seat, third station Lee factory crimp die. Done.

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                            • #15
                              Enfield47
                              Calguns Addict
                              • Sep 2012
                              • 6385

                              I went with the Lee classic cast turret and have no regrets. I'm reloading .30-06, 7.5x55 Swiss, .303 British, 7.62x54, .223, .30 carbine, etc... The press is strong enough to resize the military brass without any issues. I can run it in single stage or auto index for rifle (except the longest rifle cases) or pistol rounds. I can also prime on the press if I wish. It's very versatile and changing calibers takes seconds by just swapping out the turret head. The fact that it doesn't break the bank is a bonus!

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