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Posted: 3/23/2015 12:38:30 PM EDT
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I realize this is a dumb question. To date only loading on a single stage (rifle). Ultimate plan is a Dillon1050 for bulk loading, but as interim I plan to get a Lee Classic Turret (4 stations).
Do I need 4 shellholders? I'm assuming yes, but want to check before I order (will get 3 of each since my die sets have one already). If I get Lee Universal Shellholders would I be able to use them one day on a Dillon 1050? If not should I get Dillon holders to use on my Lee Turret? |
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Cool, thanks for both quick answers!
Does the Lee only load one round at a time (ie. the one case goes through all 4 stations before you put in another)? And is that the main difference between something like that and a "progressive"? ETA: makes sense now: turret 4 pulls of handle=1 finished round. Progressive 1 pull of handle = I finished round |
| I'd like to make a suggestion: Go to YouTube and search for setup and loading videos for the reloading presses you're interested in. Then, forget about using an automatic progressive press like Dillon's 1050. 'Why'? Because it's obvious that you'll be starting out way over your head. Do something sensible that'll, also, be a lot easier for you to live with, 'during the early years', and look at Dillon's manual progressive 550-B. |
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I went from a single stage Rock Chucker to a S1050 with hardly any problems at all. Just a few smeared primers from not enough swage. Quoted: I'd like to make a suggestion: Go to YouTube and search for setup and loading videos for the reloading presses you're interested in. Then, forget about using an automatic progressive press like Dillon's 1050. 'Why'? Because it's obvious that you'll be starting out way over your head. Do something sensible that'll, also, be a lot easier for you to live with, 'during the early years', and look at Dillon's manual progressive 550-B. |
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I'd like to make a suggestion: Go to YouTube and search for setup and loading videos for the reloading presses you're interested in. Then, forget about using an automatic progressive press like Dillon's 1050. 'Why'? Because it's obvious that you'll be starting out way over your head. Do something sensible that'll, also, be a lot easier for you to live with, 'during the early years', and look at Dillon's manual progressive 550-B. ^^THIS^^ Some folks transition to a progressive or start reloading with one, I personally think that's a mistake. You learn how to operate a press but not how to reload. There's a difference. Anyone can drive a car, only a few special folks can tune the engine. Started with a single stage for two years, then a Lee Turret press for a year, and just a few weeks ago felt confident enough to move into a Hornady Lock-N-Load AP progressive. I believe I learned a lot by taking the slow route, now feel really good about the quality of ammo I make at 200-300 rounds an hour. |
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I'd like to make a suggestion: Go to YouTube and search for setup and loading videos for the reloading presses you're interested in. Then, forget about using an automatic progressive press like Dillon's 1050. 'Why'? Because it's obvious that you'll be starting out way over your head. Do something sensible that'll, also, be a lot easier for you to live with, 'during the early years', and look at Dillon's manual progressive 550-B. I wouldn't say forget about it... watch the videos for the Dillon 1050s as well. |
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I'd like to make a suggestion: Go to YouTube and search for setup and loading videos for the reloading presses you're interested in. Then, forget about using an automatic progressive press like Dillon's 1050. 'Why'? Because it's obvious that you'll be starting out way over your head. Do something sensible that'll, also, be a lot easier for you to live with, 'during the early years', and look at Dillon's manual progressive 550-B. How about if I start loading on a single stage to learn the steps, and then move on to a turret press, and then move on to a progressive. Exactly as my first post makes clear that I am doing.  How is that "starting out way over your head"?
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| I started right in with a Lee 4 hole turret. Skipped right over single stages. The amount of ammo I forsaw myself using it just made sense. With the amount of available knowledge all over the web there's really no reason to not start out with a progressive if you need the volume it can produce and your planning on one anyway. I agree that all the reading and watching videos on reloading cant beat experience and a single stage is the better "safe" way for beginners to start with and easier to gain experience on. But if your willing to put the effort in, I say get the progressive. Just my opinion |
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^^THIS^^ Some folks transition to a progressive or start reloading with one, I personally think that's a mistake. You learn how to operate a press but not how to reload. There's a difference. Anyone can drive a car, only a few special folks can tune the engine. Started with a single stage for two years, then a Lee Turret press for a year, and just a few weeks ago felt confident enough to move into a Hornady Lock-N-Load AP progressive. I believe I learned a lot by taking the slow route, now feel really good about the quality of ammo I make at 200-300 rounds an hour. Quoted:
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I'd like to make a suggestion: Go to YouTube and search for setup and loading videos for the reloading presses you're interested in. Then, forget about using an automatic progressive press like Dillon's 1050. 'Why'? Because it's obvious that you'll be starting out way over your head. Do something sensible that'll, also, be a lot easier for you to live with, 'during the early years', and look at Dillon's manual progressive 550-B. ^^THIS^^ Some folks transition to a progressive or start reloading with one, I personally think that's a mistake. You learn how to operate a press but not how to reload. There's a difference. Anyone can drive a car, only a few special folks can tune the engine. Started with a single stage for two years, then a Lee Turret press for a year, and just a few weeks ago felt confident enough to move into a Hornady Lock-N-Load AP progressive. I believe I learned a lot by taking the slow route, now feel really good about the quality of ammo I make at 200-300 rounds an hour. I agree with this....Cmax |
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Interesting how a simple question of "How many shellholders do I need for a Lee Classic Turret" gets answered with "Don't buy a Dillon 1050 as your first press".
Particularly interesting in that I clearly stated I've been reloading on a single stage and my next press is going to be a Turret Mind blowing.
Sincere thanks for the question being answered in the first two replies (and within minutes of my asking  )
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I'd like to make a suggestion: Go to YouTube and search for setup and loading videos for the reloading presses you're interested in. Then, forget about using an automatic progressive press like Dillon's 1050. 'Why'? Because it's obvious that you'll be starting out way over your head. Do something sensible that'll, also, be a lot easier for you to live with, 'during the early years', and look at Dillon's manual progressive 550-B. ^^THIS^^ Some folks transition to a progressive or start reloading with one, I personally think that's a mistake. You learn how to operate a press but not how to reload. There's a difference. Anyone can drive a car, only a few special folks can tune the engine. Started with a single stage for two years, then a Lee Turret press for a year, and just a few weeks ago felt confident enough to move into a Hornady Lock-N-Load AP progressive. I believe I learned a lot by taking the slow route, now feel really good about the quality of ammo I make at 200-300 rounds an hour. I agree with this....Cmax I'm still trying to figure out what he thinks he learned on a SS that he wouldn't have learned on a say 550 |
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Interesting how a simple question of "How many shellholders do I need for a Lee Classic Turret" gets answered with "Don't buy a Dillon 1050 as your first press". Particularly interesting in that I clearly stated I've been reloading on a single stage and my next press is going to be a Turret Mind blowing.
Sincere thanks for the question being answered in the first two replies (and within minutes of my asking )No offense, but your initial question is as naive as it can be, and shows a lack of appreciation for what is actually a HUGE JUMP in experience and knowledge between manually reloading bottlenecked cartridges on a single stage press, and progressively reloading predominantly straight-walled cases on the biggest (almost commercial-grade) progressive press on the popular market. Over the past decade I've answered a lot of reloading questions for people; but seldom a question as ingenuous as yours. You force me to conclude that you're nowhere near as ready for progressive reloading as you like to imagine yourself to be. (Speaking of, 'mind blowing': I once saw a rather knowledgeable fellow - whom I am positive knows a lot more than you about progressive reloading - make a mistake on his (occasionally complicated) Dillon 1050, and blow up an entire tube of primers! Nowadays, whenever I walk into his shop I get to smile to myself over the large hole that's still up there in the ceiling; AND, unlike you, this guy definitely knew how to avoid making a mistake like that. All it took was one moment of confusion and carelessness, and kaBoom! - off the tube went! His comment to me the first time I saw the hole? He said, 'Yeah, that's what you think it is!' 'Thank God my face wasn't up there doing something when the tube went off!' 'As it is my ears rang all afternoon!') This advice is free; there's no need to be prissy about accepting it. Jump right into a fully automatic Camdex if you like; don't make no difference to me. 
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That's enough, last post went too far. Remember this is a technical forum, so for the new members who may not be familiar with the conduct code, SPECIFIC TO THE TECH FORUMS The tech forums (Ar15,AK47,Handgun,Armory,Training,Outdoors) are more "formal" and actions permitted in the GD forum aren't permitted there. These forums are there to share information and as a result, trolling, heated arguments,insulting others,etc won't be ignored. OP's questions answered, thread is over. |
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