stoney1666
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is Lee the cheapest? just want to use it to re-size rifle brass, the biggest is 30.06
I think it's been a while since you priced a Lee Challenger Hooda.
They're $69.99 at Midway.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/176078/lee-challenger-breech-lock-single-stage-press
I can't say I'm a big fan of the breech lock - I think it just drives up the price, having to purchase the adapters.
Midway has the LEE classic cast on clearance for $118 right now. That is pretty cheap. I wonder why it is on clearance.
Exactly why I got rid of my Challenger press. I went with the Classic Turret press since it has the thru ram spent primer system. If I were to get an O press, it would be the non-breechlock Classic Cast.Another vote for Lee Classic Cast (NOT breech lock version). The classic cast have thru ram spent primer handing, ensuring much cleaner bench and ram bearing surface over time.
I have a Lee Value 4 hole press brand new I’m not using if you want more than a single stage press. I also have around 6 each 4 hole turrets and primer feed.
I ended up going with a Loadmaster and don’t need the above set up anymore.
Another vote for Lee Classic Cast (NOT breech lock version). The classic cast have thru ram spent primer handing, ensuring much cleaner bench and ram bearing surface over time. Without the side spent primer catch tray, the press can use the RCBS swager tool also.
.the tipping point was how it handled spent primers