Turret press recommendations

[DannyT]

Hi all,

Thanks for the replies, I’m definitely looking for a turret press, as I’m starting out so want to be more in the loop for each stage of the reloading process.

[JB101]

The Lee turret press is great value for money , I’ve not heard of them going wrong other than the nylon hex nut may need to be replaced now and again.
I can recommend the Lee breech lock pro press although not as quick to change calibers ,can be used as if it were a single station or turret press or a semi progressive & can also be used as a brass ‘ processing’ press like the Lee App press . if you get an underlever and LBP of the same calibre then no need to change dies
Yes other makes are ‘ built’ better but bang for buck they can’t really be beaten.
Hope this helps
ATB
James

[DannyT]

The Lee turret press is great value for money , I’ve not heard of them going wrong other than the nylon hex nut may need to be replaced now and again.
I can recommend the Lee breech lock pro press although not as quick to change calibers ,can be used as if it were a single station or turret press or a semi progressive & can also be used as a brass ‘ processing’ press like the Lee App press . if you get an underlever and LBP of the same calibre then no need to change dies
Yes other makes are ‘ built’ better but bang for buck they can’t really be beaten.
Hope this helps
ATB
James

That’s great thanks for the info, sounds like Lee are a good option from all the feedback on this thread. Many thanks.

[rapidboy1]

I have been using a LEE turret and a Load Master for probably 15+ years, i like them, never felt the need to spend more.
The LEE Reloading Manual is worth a read if your starting out.
The Load Master is good but its a bit of a faff to set up and only worth doing for 500-1000 round runs, i use the turret for smaller quantities and experimenting, even for rifle.
LEE are simple, no frills but they work.
It depends why your reloading and how much your going to be doing,

[Solvo]

The Lee Loadmaster is a beast. Fully upgraded still cheaper than the competition and throws a round on every pull.
De-prime -> Prime & Re-Size -> Flare & Powder -> Seat bullet -> Crimp

Only issue I found was the availability of replacement feed fingers to seat the bullet heads (if you buy the bullet feeder option). They seem to be disposable parts at are hard to source in the UK.
I just 3d print my own now as I need them.

Super happy with Lee though.

[Ari_H]

Here's another Lee Turret fan. I've got the 4-hole model for more than 10 years and never had any trouble with it. As said, great value for the money.

[foxshooter]

I use a Redding T7. Absolutely love it

[davederrick]

Here's another Lee Turret fan. I've got the 4-hole model for more than 10 years and never had any trouble with it. As said, great value for the money.

Never got on with mine, I found the lever kept binding & need quite a bit of force. RCBS was much smoother.