Scott204 1 Posted January 3, 2013 Well I have been reloading for about 5 years and now starting to think about investing in a progressive press. I have a RCBS single stage press now and a bunch of RCBS dyes. I reload for 300wsm, 243, 30-30, 9mm, 38, .40 well you get the picture. My question is which press should I look at and which press would be compatible with the dyes I already have. I would hate to buy dyes and have doubles just because I want a new press. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted January 3, 2013 Standard dies are 7/8"X 14tpi Any decent press takes these dies. Go Dillon or go home...LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted January 3, 2013 Dies should work fine. They are standard size. Major players in the progressive market are Dillon, Hornady, and RCBS. Dillon is the cadillac of the group. However, they are pricey and seems like you are always adding componets to mix. All in all its a durable press and works well. Used to be a contact on this board that can help with discounts on purchase. A search or someone else I'm sure will add to post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike 14 Posted January 3, 2013 Another vote for Dillion.Go Blue contact Vinny at Hunting World he is a forum vendor . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted January 3, 2013 Here's the poop! I have about a grand$ into my Dillon stuff. I load 9mm, 223 and 45acp. I loaded 15k rds of 9mm in 2010. New ammo cost I calculated at about $4800 I spent about $1800 in components. The payback seems pretty good to me. BTW no break downs no BS. Oh! Dillon carbide dies all the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xkon 0 Posted January 3, 2013 I have nothing but good things to say about dillon and the quality. also as seen by the other thread about dillon customer service, it cant be beat. If you have any issues, they will make it right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec.mc 180 Posted January 3, 2013 i reccomend drinking the blue cool aid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henrym 19 Posted January 3, 2013 I also have a Dillon and have no complaints. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted January 3, 2013 I'm also a Dillon Fan but wouldn't kick a Hornady L-n-L out of the house and think you can't go wrong either way. One thing to keep in mind, what do your friends or people you know have, it can be better to have someone familiar with the press who can mentor you as you learn on it. either way, you will love the progressive output. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regulator72 80 Posted January 3, 2013 Another vote for Dillion.Go Blue contact Vinny at Hunting World he is a forum vendor . ^ This! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites