rskent
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How much is a lock and load cost after you add all of the stuff you're going to need to make it run?
What stuff? Like dies?
Enjoy your Pro 1000. I’m sure it will be a great press for you.
How much is a lock and load cost after you add all of the stuff you're going to need to make it run?
Pro 1000 is mainly for high volume pistol and short rifle cartridges like .223 - http://leeprecision.com/reloading-presses/progressive-presses/pro-1000/Am I correct in stating that this unit isn't made for rifle, but can be modified to do so?
I seat and crimp in the same step.
As to FCD, I do not use them and they stay in the die boxes.
If you want to seat and crimp in separate steps, you can resize/deprime in separate step which allows you to inspect primer pockets and hand prime.
I used resized/primed brass for my match loads and using resized brass on Pro 1000 in progressive mode makes reloading silky smooth and results in less OAL variance.
No but the video has several good tips. A cover over the primer attachment (even a simple one made from paper) will prevent leaked powder granules from Pro Auto Disk from falling inside the chute which is the main reason for primers not feeding reliably - https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...lutions-no-bashing.507454/page-3#post-7878007Has anyone here done the round bearing insert mentioned here?
NotAnExpert has some good tips but I find some of his mods somewhat complex/fiddly that add complexity.Also has anyone used a bench plate with a hole drilled in it to let primers through?
Many do. I used a cheap funnel from the dollar store to capture primers and collect in a tube like the LCT - https://www.thehighroad.org/index.p...lutions-no-bashing.507454/page-2#post-7561860Also has anyone used a bench plate with a hole drilled in it to let primers through?
Does spending ~$200-$250 more for a much superior machine like the LnL AP look that far off the budget? Not like I'm getting a $20k family car but would sure love a $100k Corvette.
Many of us have multiple hobbies. And one thing I've learned is that "entry" level products can create as much of a headache as the learning process itself. In fact it can make you quit a hobby.
If you load as much as you say you do, esp long runs of one caliber.. don't scrimp on the equipment. You are making life harder than it needs to be.
Thanks, .223 and 300 BO is all I load for rifle wise right now.
Also stumbled on the Loadmaster as well, 5 stations but more expensive. 3 stations seems a little short...how do you all handle the FCD?
Russellc
I read one review which said, one hole for deprime/size, one for flare/powder charge, one for seat/crimp....different die that seats AND crimps? I like those to be separate stages...
Russellc