>>>•<<< This Close to turning Blue

[Caveman Jim]

Well folks, with all the downtime this winter and my boat motor needing attention, I've been spending a lot of time in the Reloading room. I almost had a revelation to turn blue. By that I mean I was >>>•<<< this close to investing in a Dillon XL 650 from the classifieds. Say it ain't so Caveman.

The only thing that made me change my mind is that it is now SPF, congrats to the buyer. It's my loss for not jumping on it when it first came on the market, most definitely but I am a bit relieved that I waited. And here's why.
I know that most reloaders start off with less expensive equipment, get frustrated that it doesn't live up to their (or others) expectations and then spend their retirement and kids inheritance to jump into the Dillon realm with both feet.

The older I get the more I seem to think about things before diving in headfirst. I think I'm just going to get the boat motor running and upgrade to a new Lee pro4000.

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[kmk1012]

For $2k that was a great deal! If I didn't have access to a friends 650 with all the fixin's I'd have taken a hard look at that.

 

[WillametteWill]

Guess I became a reloading Smurf right as covid hit. Still use my green single stage for most rifle and "handloading" and the Dillons for "reloading", mostly 9mm and 45. Very happy with the decision but it is definitely not an either / or for me. They both have their places. I'm sure there are other good options out there, blue was just my choice.

 

[Stomper]

Well folks, with all the downtime this winter with my boat needing attention, I've been spending a lot of time in the Reloading room. I almost had a revelation to turn blue. By that I mean I was >>>•<<< this close to investing in a Dillon XL 650 from the classifieds. Say it ain't so Caveman.

The only thing that made me change my mind is that it is now SPF, congrats to the buyer. It's my loss for not jumping on it when it first came on the market, most definitely but I am a bit relieved that I waited. And here's why.
I know that most reloaders start off with less expensive equipment, get frustrated that it doesn't live up to their (or others) expectations and then spend their retirement and kids inheritance to jump into the Dillon realm with both feet.

The older I get the more I seem to think about things before diving in headfirst. I think I'm just going to get the boat motor running and upgrade to a new Lee pro4000.

WUSS!!

 

[osprey]

I have thought I wanted a progressive many times but I have decided I really do not have the need. To me the only reason for a progressive is you are high volume competition shooter or your family is and you truly need that kind of output. The only other reason I can come up with is if you really don't enjoy the reloading process and you just want to crank out some ammo and be done with it. I enjoy the reloading process very much so a couple single stage presses and a turret press suit me fine. When I get to cranking I think I can do 300rds plus an hour of straight wall pistol on the old turret. For me my money is better spent on more components.

 

[Caveman Jim]

WUSS!!

What can I say Bro. I don't even own any blue vehicles anymore.

 

[Caveman Jim]

Guess I became a reloading Smurf right as covid hit. Still use my green single stage for most rifle and "handloading" and the Dillons for "reloading", mostly 9mm and 45. Very happy with the decision but it is definitely not an either / or for me. They both have their places. I'm sure there are other good options out there, blue was just my choice.

Indeed. They are intriguing no doubt about that, progressives intimidate me because too much is happening on the press all at the same time.
The only squib I ever had came from the only NEW progressive press I ever owned and sold it soon after, not my thing.

I have a Lee Pro1000 and that is perfect for .223 & 300BLK because I do all case prep off the loading press, I just change the turret and then work it like date night.

 

[Caveman Jim]

I have thought I wanted a progressive many times but I have decided I really do not have the need. To me the only reason for a progressive is you are high volume competition shooter or your family is and you truly need that kind of output. The only other reason I can come up with is if you really don't enjoy the reloading process and you just want to crank out some ammo and be done with it. I enjoy the reloading process very much so a couple single stage presses and a turret press suit me fine. When I get to cranking I think I can do 300rds plus an hour of straight wall pistol on the old turret. For me my money is better spent on more components.

We have the same mindset, I've got time to sit at the press and concentrate on the task at hand.

I'm not supplying an army with ammo, don't big game hunt anymore and don't really shoot as much as I used to so I'm more into making the best ammo that I can with load developments and lots of testing.

 

[bbbass]

upgrade to a new Lee pro4000.

"Jim! I'm a doctor, not a magician!!!"

I've also had squibs with my 550 due to not checking the powder drop. So I've gone back to green for doing my IDPA loads.

 

[Caveman Jim]

"Jim! I'm a doctor, not a magician!!!"

I've also had squibs with my 550 due to not checking the powder drop. So I've gone back to green for doing my IDPA loads.

I may rethink that option and get a new Pro1000 because I love my old one but I can feel that $$$ burning in me pocket…

 

[bbbass]

but I can feel that $$$ burning in me pocket…

After spending the stimulus on a Ruger 22/45, then $500 and recently $230 on my lil white ball of fluff and barking, I ain't got nothing burning in me pocketa.

 

[Caveman Jim]

After spending the stimulus on a Ruger 22/45, then $500 and recently $230 on my lil white ball of fluff and barking, I ain't got nothing burning in me pocketa.

We used our stimulus to pay the property takes that went up 25% over last year!!!

 

[bbbass]

We used our stimulus to pay the property takes that went up 25% over last year!!!

Better than out of the IRA like we do...

 

[No_Regerts]

I have thought I wanted a progressive many times but I have decided I really do not have the need. To me the only reason for a progressive is you are high volume competition shooter or your family is and you truly need that kind of output.

Or a musician.

 

[WillametteWill]

Indeed. They are intriguing no doubt about that, progressives intimidate me because too much is happening on the press all at the same time.
The only squib I ever had came from the only NEW progressive press I ever owned and sold it soon after, not my thing.

Understood. The powder checker on the 750 does add a layer of comfort for me (650 available as well).

 

[DizzyJ]

Well folks, with all the downtime this winter and my boat motor needing attention, I've been spending a lot of time in the Reloading room. I almost had a revelation to turn blue. By that I mean I was >>>•<<< this close to investing in a Dillon XL 650 from the classifieds. Say it ain't so Caveman.

The only thing that made me change my mind is that it is now SPF, congrats to the buyer. It's my loss for not jumping on it when it first came on the market, most definitely but I am a bit relieved that I waited. And here's why.
I know that most reloaders start off with less expensive equipment, get frustrated that it doesn't live up to their (or others) expectations and then spend their retirement and kids inheritance to jump into the Dillon realm with both feet.

The older I get the more I seem to think about things before diving in headfirst. I think I'm just going to get the boat motor running and upgrade to a new Lee pro4000.

Sorry for your loss.
I will pray for you.

 

[bionic knees]

I don't load anything for the autoloaders, revolvers, bolt, and lever rifles only. one at a time. RCBS rock chucker works just right for me.

 

[Nosferatu]

I thought you were choking on a Lego!

This cave dweller still uses a Lee hand press. That bench-mounted stuff is way too much of a commitment.

 

[Caveman Jim]

Thanks for all the moral support guys, I don't think I'm going to be shamed into intervention anytime soon though. Am I? lol

 

[Legs]

I've been stroking away with my RCBS Reloader Junior for the last 45 years.... Mostly hunting rounds and some pistol... Seems most of my shooting has been rimfire.... 22rf and 17hmr. I've been satisfied with commercial rounds in 223, 7.63x39, 9mm and 45acp. Hardly pays to reload for those, although I do have dies. Same with shotgun. Trick is to stock up when prices are down.. buy quantity.