A good set-up for reloading just one caliber ?

[Turk182]

Looking for a good set-up to reload 223. Not top dollar but good quality

[jstone]

Dillon 550. If you want top dollar Dillon 1050.

[870pilot]

And from the "red team" Ive loaded thousands of rounds on my Lee Turret press, which by the way, owes me nothing compared to the cost of buying factory ammo. Seems like Chevy vs. Ford, Dillon, RCBS, Hornady etc each have developed a following. For my simple, 500 rounds a month, the Lee has performed outstanding at a price point I could justify easily.

NOW IF I COULD ONLY FIND PRIMERS AND BRASS... OH YES, BULLETS TOO, AS IN .224 VARIETY

[ICANHITHIMMAN]

Dillon 550. If you want top dollar Dillon 1050.

I concur

[veeref]

Hornady Lock n Load if you're doing one caliber.

Loading rifle cases will still require prior prepping but once you get it dialed in you can really crank them out.

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[jstone]

Lee presses like the guy above is talking about are ok for one caliber. It definitely is not a chevy ford type debate. There is a definite difference in quality. You can load great ammo with lee products. They just are not high quality, and require tinkering to keep them running properly.

The hornady press works but it has problems. It is not designed as well as the Dillon presses. You will find that the AP is more prone to having problems than the Dillon.

If you are going to buy a turret just get a 550. You can use it as a turret if you want or as a progressive. For the money the 550 can not be beat.

If your going to spend the money for a lnl ap or 650 why not just step up to a 1050. Especially if you are going to only do one caliber. If the caliber is 223/556 the 1050 swages the primer pockets. For a progressive it is solid top to bottom.

Presses are like firearms it is the Indian not the arrow, but a quality press is like a quality firearm. If you are having problems it is less likely to be the press.

[thopkins22]

The Dillon 550 will do anything you need it to do.

[Turk182]

Thank everyone for the information!

[Turk182]

Lee presses like the guy above is talking about are ok for one caliber. It definitely is not a chevy ford type debate. There is a definite difference in quality. You can load great ammo with lee products. They just are not high quality, and require tinkering to keep them running properly.

The hornady press works but it has problems. It is not designed as well as the Dillon presses. You will find that the AP is more prone to having problems than the Dillon.

If you are going to buy a turret just get a 550. You can use it as a turret if you want or as a progressive. For the money the 550 can not be beat.

If your going to spend the money for a lnl ap or 650 why not just step up to a 1050. Especially if you are going to only do one caliber. If the caliber is 223/556 the 1050 swages the primer pockets. For a progressive it is solid top to bottom.

Presses are like firearms it is the Indian not the arrow, but a quality press is like a quality firearm. If you are having problems it is less likely to be the press.

Had to read this twice, lol
Thankyou for the on the fly, in-depth look.

[Magelk]

The only other thing is, how many rounds do you go through? If it's low, I wouldn't buy a progressive. (By low, I mean a few hundred per month) But if you are cranking out lots, you can't go against the dillon 550 advice.