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@Zachjet Thanks for the info. I'm still a little bit away (30 days +/-) from the purchase. I'm still trying to figure it out. While I will load some pistol, I mainly want to process .223 and .300 BO.

Good to know. This will be my first foray into a progressive. The closest thing I've used is a Lee Turret with auto index. I've decided when I upgrade this time I'm not going through cheap presses to ultimately wind up with a more expensive press. So I imagine I'll have a greater learning curve than you did.

New to the forum, and looking for opinions. I've budgeted quite a bit of money to get my first progressive press. I'm kind of trying to figure out between the FX-10 or an XL750. I'd like to know what made you choose this press over a Dillon. I realize that most were probably looking at RL-1100 when this press came out and not the 750 like I am. However, any help would be appreciated.

@wanttolearn I've looked at the Prochucker 7, and I keep going back to wanting a case feeder. I do know at one time RCBS had a case feeder capability, but I'm not seeing that option on the RCBS web site. It is also more expensive than the XL750 with a case feeder. I do use RCBS a lot and would have no issues if it had the features I want at a comparable price.

I crave maximizing my time. I don't work a normal job with a schedule, I work 100% on call 24/7 usually 14+ hrs total time every call. Some days I might only have an hour to knock out some rounds to head to the range. I can't really plan for time to reload, that's why I've been buying a lot of my ammunition. I'm just getting tired of buying a case or two of ammunition to find out my rifles don't shoot it as well as I'd like.

It's basically the same primer feed on my model, and frankly it sucks.

Watched that and that's what took me down this rabbit hole so to speak. I watced another video where a guy was interviewing Gavin, and he called the X-10 a possible game changer. I really want the auto index, just to prevent accidental double charges. If I was just doing rifle I'd probably buy two 550c presses.

I'm not a big pistol guy, I shoot enough to stay proficient. Probably 1.5-2K per year 9mm, with three shooters (Wife and daughter as well). I inherited the .45 and I could just buy ammo for it, I'm think of buying another that I'll shoot more. I'd like to add a PCC in either cartridge, but 9mm will probably win out. .223 and 6mm CM really depends on the year. If the prairie dogs are good 5-6K a season for .223 and 500-600 with the CM. My AR-15s eat about the same as my 9mm. .300 BLK is just stupid on cost but probably 500 a year mainly subsonic. .308 is probably between 100-200 in my hunting rifles, I would like to add an M1A or AR-10 to the mix in the future.

That I understand, and that's the biggest response I get. I'm just trying to do things differently than I've done in the past. My past self would have gone through every brand of progressive press (starting with Lee) before finally buying a press like a 750 or X-10. Honestly I could probably buy a RL-1100 and set it up for one pistol cartridge or .223 right now. It's just if I go with the 750 or X-10, I can set it up at least for every cartridge I mentioned. That's buying six tool heads, three shell plates, and four powder measures and case feed plates to start. I also might have enough left over for a bullet feeder.

I would really like more context as to why. Why is the 650/750 better than the X-10 or vice-versa? Since I've never owned a progressive I don't think either would disappoint me. The biggest detractors to me for the Dillon is it doesn't come with a case feeder and it's a five station. The X-10 has what the Dillon doesn't, case feeder and more stations. Cost of ownership seems to be about equal in the long term, but there is a huge aftermarket for the Dillon. Honestly, the biggest issue for most people is the 180⁰ stroke of the X-10. I'm at the point (information overload) where if I had the money I'd buy both and sell the one I liked the least. However, if I had the money to buy both I'd be asking about a Mark7 Apex 10 instead. I'm sure my wife would have her hand on her hips with a disapproving look on her face if I bought an Apex 10!

Hi, my name is Chad. I'm new to these forums, and mainly joined to get some advice. I've been at that point for several years where I'm too busy to reload and shoot with family and work commitments. So for several years I've just shot what I can buy, and haven't really reloaded in the last seven years. I'm looking to maximize my time at the bench and get back into reloading. I've never owned a progressive, closest thing was a Lee auto index turret that I used mainly for brass prep. I'm looking for advice on either Dillon or the FA X-10 and this seemed like the place to ask. 9mm and .45 ACP will be the main pistol I want to load for. .223/5.56, 6mm CM, .300 BO, and .308 for rifle. Any advice would be great, and thank you.