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<blockquote data-quote="GBA1776" data-source="post: 2951644" data-attributes="member: 20522"><p>I got the Hornady press because I liked the quick change bushings that are part of the system plus getting 500 free projectiles (and a few free lock and load bushings) meant it was actually cheaper than something like a Lee Classic Turret press kit. Which is what I was initially looking at buying.</p><p> Also the Hornady setup was actually in the store and available. </p><p></p><p> I was maybe a bit impatient to get started but I really looked at the "lock and load" system how it engaged with the press and I measured the bushings and the tolerance on them was very impressive and they lock in rock solid so I figured I wasn't losing anything by using the system over a turret press like the Lee. </p><p></p><p> Basically the same thing with RCBS dies, the guy at the store recommended them and they were available, he did have other 3-4 die kits but they were a lot more expensive. This might be a case of a false economy because I am sure I am going to end up buying one of those more expensive die sets, probably sooner rather than later. And maybe the fact that the RCBS were still in the store when everything else was sold out should have been a clue. Oh well. </p><p></p><p>My RCBS have an 11mm lock nut and then a knurled piece you turn to adjust and I haven't had any issues with them getting stuck and I used an old mechanics trick to hang tools off my bench, cup hooks or bolts screwed into the side of the bench is a perfect place to hang stuff you don't want cluttering up the top of your bench.</p><p></p><p>So you recommend the Lee sets? I was looking at Hornady match grade dies because they have ELD/VLD seating stems and I have a ton of ELD projectiles. </p><p></p><p>As far as OAL consistency is concerned I am getting a .003" range of OAL's 2.249-2.252" and the book calls for 2.250 with my projectiles. The guy in the store said not to worry about that and it seems you agree.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GBA1776, post: 2951644, member: 20522"] I got the Hornady press because I liked the quick change bushings that are part of the system plus getting 500 free projectiles (and a few free lock and load bushings) meant it was actually cheaper than something like a Lee Classic Turret press kit. Which is what I was initially looking at buying. Also the Hornady setup was actually in the store and available. I was maybe a bit impatient to get started but I really looked at the "lock and load" system how it engaged with the press and I measured the bushings and the tolerance on them was very impressive and they lock in rock solid so I figured I wasn't losing anything by using the system over a turret press like the Lee. Basically the same thing with RCBS dies, the guy at the store recommended them and they were available, he did have other 3-4 die kits but they were a lot more expensive. This might be a case of a false economy because I am sure I am going to end up buying one of those more expensive die sets, probably sooner rather than later. And maybe the fact that the RCBS were still in the store when everything else was sold out should have been a clue. Oh well. My RCBS have an 11mm lock nut and then a knurled piece you turn to adjust and I haven't had any issues with them getting stuck and I used an old mechanics trick to hang tools off my bench, cup hooks or bolts screwed into the side of the bench is a perfect place to hang stuff you don't want cluttering up the top of your bench. So you recommend the Lee sets? I was looking at Hornady match grade dies because they have ELD/VLD seating stems and I have a ton of ELD projectiles. As far as OAL consistency is concerned I am getting a .003" range of OAL's 2.249-2.252" and the book calls for 2.250 with my projectiles. The guy in the store said not to worry about that and it seems you agree. [/QUOTE]
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