Between the two, which will load 50 rounds faster-this or the Hand Press?
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Depends on the hand press, but a bench press will always be more efficient, more control, and produce a better finished product. So if you are going to spend the $$ get the bench press, you will be much happier that you did!
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I did not purchased it for speed but I believe the hand press should do the job faster. Hope it helps.
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Tough to say--probably about the same. My husband says he prefers the hand press. The advantage of the Lee Loader is that you can do it anytime anywhere without any other special equipment. A bench press will load faster than either of these.
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Both slow. My opinion, hand press slower. And less of a chance for mistakes with this. Funny thing, I am using this loader right when I got the email from amazon.
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A hand press will reload 50 rounds faster. But what you make up for in speed you will lose in quality of reload. But if you use a hand press just check measurements evey 10 rounds or so for best results.
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It's a turret press but has a case feeder....it was multiple sterile so with each pull of the handle you are doing one step of the load process on four or five rounds....one reptile and size, one prime, one adding powder, one to seat bullet, and finally crimp...work well for the price...have loaded thousands of rounds
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I have both types and the Cold Steel .62 seems to be easier to use. The .40 is ok in the house but the .62 really shine outdoors, that's where you'll see the difference. Buy the Cold Steel you won't be disappointed.
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Hornady progressive is faster, RCBS is easier. but you're comparing apples ti zebras with these two.
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If I were facing your situation I would probably go for the set that has both the carbide die and the factory crimp die since the 45 acp uses the case mouth to seat in the chamber, hence you don't want to roll crimp the bullet in place.
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It does go in a press. Most presses use a standardized thread this will fit into, I use an RCBS. Lyman publishes several books about reloading.
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Well, Brad, you'll need dies (any of the major brands are good), but spend the extra $ and get carbide or tungsten dies. Then you won't have pre-lube your cartridge casings....which is messy and slow. For the Hornady Lock n Load, you need shell holders and shell plates - buy those from Hornady. Geez, Brad, after that just get yourself some reasonably clean brass cartridge cases (you'll soon find yourself scrounging em at your local range...!), some primers (I always use magnum primers .. Use can just use regular small pistol primers...but I like a big fat spark !) Then get yourself some powder (you gotta start somewhere...Bullseye is fine.), and pick up your favorite bullets. TWO MOST IMPORTANT tips I can give you are : 1. Buy a major-brand component manufacturer's reloading manual. (You'll end up with several : ) ! Lee has good ones and Hornady gives you a DVD with purchase of Lock n Load press...very well produced! 2. GO REAL SLOW for your first few loading sessions! No distractions and focus on what you're doing. Speed will come later. Loading your own is very safe and you'll get measurably better accuracy. But pay attention, Brad! We don't want to lose a fellow gunner to a reloading mishap! Finally, take some time to hang out at you local reloader's supply store. You'll find lots of folk will be eager to share their favorite loads with you. And the store employees might as well start getting used to you bein around! Keep yer powder dry, Brad. Lemme know if you've got more questions. Best, John All the major die makers will include a powder spoon...which I don't care for ... I want a good quality scale...It's comforting when you're weighing out buffalo loads!
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Noreen, yes, Glock 37 (45ACP) will load quickly. Better then, pushing with your thumb.
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Generally speaking, presses have the same threads all around. It should work just fine.
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I load 9MM, 40S&W, 308 Win, 270 Win, 30-06 Springfield, and 35 Rem. I plan on loading 45 ACP and 357 Mag when I get the dies. You're only limited by imagination, and of course dies and brass. The Lee Classic Turret Press serves me perfectly. Good luck...
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Greetings karen,I sort of learned to feel every single time i pull the press handle.I added a factory crimp die. It helps for makes the rounds more uniform. I do believe too much gadgets are having negative impressions on me. Honestly,you don't need them :0) The powder check on Lees products are made prisizely & i thrust them.Have fun reloading.kind Regards,DT
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Yes, this is a good entry level press. .270 win. is very easy to reload and can be done with this no problem.
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No I don't think so. The hell holder that comes with the die set is for the press, the shell holders for the hand primer are different.
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I recommend the Rcbs rock chucker press, will last your lifetime.Nra certified metallic cartridge reloading instructor.
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Yes, I have loaded the .270 on this press. I reload many different calibers. Mostly handgun cals.
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I use this press for all of my 223 reloading. I use Lee deluxe rifle dies. I can do about 200 in a few hours.It would depend on how much you shoot. We shoot around 500 rounds a week on hand gun ammo. I hand prime also. and I use a Lee Pro 1000 for the handguns.
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You can reload both the 2 3/4 inch shell and the 3 inch shell with this press.