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Been at the reloading game since 1962...started with a single station Herter's #3 and used that until 2005 for both rifle and handgun. My #1 son introduced me to Dillon's 550B progressive press and I liked it so much I eventually bought two. I keep one set up for small primers and the other for large. I'd estimate that between them, I've loaded more than 60,000 rounds of ammunition...& no problems with either aside from a cpl bent primer pins that Dillon replaced gratis.
I do still use the Herter's #3 for rifle when working up loads, but usually use a Harrell's Turret. Great press, but runout on finished rounds is no better than my old Herter's...about 0.003". I've never had an RCBS press, but friends have them and they're first rate. Either will produce sub MOA ammunition on demand for a rifle that has that capability.
As for advice, I'd probably suggest the Dillon line with their superb customer service; they just work 100% of the time. Mine have been flawless. I'd even go so far as to suggest the 550 for a shooter just starting out, so long as he can read instructions and does not try to maximize output before understanding the press, and the loading sequences. I routinely use my 550's to work up loads, one round at a time, and I see no reason why a responsible neophyte could not do the same. And too, even with my arthritic hands, they easily produce 300+ rounds an hour of 1st quality handloads.
Best Regards, Rod
I do still use the Herter's #3 for rifle when working up loads, but usually use a Harrell's Turret. Great press, but runout on finished rounds is no better than my old Herter's...about 0.003". I've never had an RCBS press, but friends have them and they're first rate. Either will produce sub MOA ammunition on demand for a rifle that has that capability.
As for advice, I'd probably suggest the Dillon line with their superb customer service; they just work 100% of the time. Mine have been flawless. I'd even go so far as to suggest the 550 for a shooter just starting out, so long as he can read instructions and does not try to maximize output before understanding the press, and the loading sequences. I routinely use my 550's to work up loads, one round at a time, and I see no reason why a responsible neophyte could not do the same. And too, even with my arthritic hands, they easily produce 300+ rounds an hour of 1st quality handloads.
Best Regards, Rod
