I've pretty much narrowed the field down to these two. I can't see any reason to not pop for the extra $70 for the Loadmaster. Primary use will 9, and 45 acp, and some 223, but the pistol stuff will be 80% of usage. Thinking of getting an M1 for the CMP stuff at my club, and the loadmaster would be better for that, but I've lived long enough to know you buy for what you need. Not what you may need :laugh:
Lee loadmaster or pro 1000
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Of the two, the loadmaster would probably be the better one. Just make sure to have spare parts as Lee uses way too much plastic. Break either the shell holder advance mechanism parts or primer feed parts and your session is at an end. They aren't expensive but when they're broken, you're out of business unless you keep spares on hand.
And then there is the hassle of having to fix it.
Be patient as you will have a press that needs lots of care and understanding.
I went down the "Lee Progressive" road long ago. Learned my lesson. Got sick and tired of the jambs, break-downs, and constant need for adjusting. Now have a Dillon and after well over 100,000 rounds in various calibers it has yet to suffer its first breakdown.
Just a note, if you get the Lee "Case Feeder" it will work OK on the pistol cases but good luck on the .223. It may or may not be a benefit and be prepared for lots of upside down cases.
And then there is the hassle of having to fix it.
Be patient as you will have a press that needs lots of care and understanding.
I went down the "Lee Progressive" road long ago. Learned my lesson. Got sick and tired of the jambs, break-downs, and constant need for adjusting. Now have a Dillon and after well over 100,000 rounds in various calibers it has yet to suffer its first breakdown.
Just a note, if you get the Lee "Case Feeder" it will work OK on the pistol cases but good luck on the .223. It may or may not be a benefit and be prepared for lots of upside down cases.
Damn... I wish people would stop saying this!:banghead:
unfortunately it seems to be the truth...Damn... I wish people would stop saying this!:banghead:
There used to be a Tire Dealer in Lewiston, ID that had a sign saying "It's not how much you pay, It's how many times you have to pay it".:top:
It goes along with the old saying "Some people listen and others just insist on peeing on the fence themselves".
There used to be a Tire Dealer in Lewiston, ID that had a sign saying "It's not how much you pay, It's how many times you have to pay it".:top:
It goes along with the old saying "Some people listen and others just insist on peeing on the fence themselves".
YouTube - Pees on Electric Fence
I work with a guy who has the Lee Pro 1000 (5 of them, one in each cal he loads)
he's had them for many years, and many many rounds.
he says that for loading plinking ammo, it's a good route.
I too am looking at getting into reloading
and am on the fence
he's had them for many years, and many many rounds.
he says that for loading plinking ammo, it's a good route.
I too am looking at getting into reloading
and am on the fence
well,
I bit the bullet and picked up a Lee Pro 1000
I've loaded 500 rounds,
I'm very happy with it
I bit the bullet and picked up a Lee Pro 1000
I've loaded 500 rounds,
I'm very happy with it
I have 2 Lee Pro 1000 presses. 1 for small primers and the other for large primers.
I have loaded countless rounds since the late 80's on both presses, not only for myself, but friends and family as well.
The only problem i have had, was when one of the toggles broke. I contacted a very nice lady at Lee, to order the Roller handle upgrade, since the toggles on it are a much better quality over the original cast toggles.
Much to my surprise, not only did she send me the new roller handle kit, she also sent a new set of cast toggles, a new shell plate carrier and other assorted parts, free of charge.
I was very happy with the customer service from Lee.
I've got a Pro 1000 (was considering the LoadMaster)
I've read lots of people who had LP1000's and "Upgraded" to the LM
only to be unhappy
lots more parts for the 1000 as well.
I've read lots of people who had LP1000's and "Upgraded" to the LM
only to be unhappy
lots more parts for the 1000 as well.
