On 3/27/2013 9:45 PM, RogerN wrote:
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Ammo's difficult to find and usually expensive so any thoughts on taking a
progressive press and making it as automatic as practical?

I saw some interesting videos online of presses, some homemade case feeders,
bullet feeders, etc. Some you only had to pull the handle, some had the
handle attached to a gear motor crank.

Any thoughts on suitable presses to start with?

I've been looking at Lee load masters, they are cheaper but maybe fore a
reason. Can you use a better quality powder measure with the Lee load
master?

Or would I be better off starting with the Hornady Lock N Load or a Dillon?

My goal is to reload for now and further automate (case & bullet
feeders(homemade?)) later.

RogerN



How many rounds a month do you use and how much money is your budget?

Buy a single stage press and learn the basics until it is second nature.
(you will ALWAYS have use for it in the future) All progressive
presses have their twittles and need constant TLC. Don't worry about
speed, worry about all the things that can kill or maim you or anybody
in the vicinity, AND ruin your firearm! I'm an NRA Certified Reloading
Instructor, I recommend you find one in your area and take the course,
the best money you'll spend in your reloading budget. The next thing
you WILL buy is a bunch of reloading manuals. I'll help you any way I can.