Jackmi

Thanks everyone for your advice. It looks like The SDB is the right press for my needs. Now I need to find the components (bullets, powder, and primers)!

Thank you all for your input. I wan't sure whether a Lee Classic Turret would fit my need for 500-600 rounds monthly. Also needed to know if the LCT is a quality piece of tooling. I was concerned that the SDB might be too complex for an individual who is new to the reolading scene. As I mentioned in my first post, I have average mechanical ability. Aso, is converting from 38 Special to 9mm a difficult or time consuming task? By the way, would it be of value to get the Dillon instruction video, or are the youtube videos on the SDB suffice? I appreciate your advice. Thanks.

Hi - I shoot approximately 500-600 rounds monthly of 38 Special and 9mm. I am 65 years old and have never reloaded, but would like to start (handgun ammo only - no rifle). So far I have read "ABC's of Reloading", "Lyman's 49th Reloading Handbook", and "lee's Modern Reloading". The two presses that interest me are the Dillon Square Deal B and the Lee Classic Turret. The SDB appeals to me for its quality, "no BS" warranty, outstanding customer service, and auto indexing feature. Would the SDB be too complex for a person who is new to reloading? Does the instructional DVD provide adequate information for a person new to reloading? By the way, I have average (but not outstanding) mechancial skills. I like the Lee ClassicTurret because I could use it as a single stage while learning, easy switching of calibers, and later use the auto index for increased volume. However I understand the Safety Prime can cause issues. The LCT is approximately $200+ less than the SDB. Which press would suit my needs the best based on the volume of ammo and the fact that I have never reloaded? I look forward to your advise. Thanks.