Please help me select the right progressive press for my needs

[Blackhawk]

550b with Mr Bullet Mini Bullet feeder, Dillon brass feeder, 2lb powder tube and 200 primer tube... 9mm... Started out as a 450 back in 1989. Dillon has upgraded it about 3 times over the years - no charge! except for the conversion to 550b...about $75. Best no BS warranty around...

[Baer45]

I shoot IDPA 9mm, about 1000-1500 rounds per month currently. Looking to increase the consumption to about 2500 rounds per month.

For the past few months, I have been using my single stage RCBS press. It has been painful and time consuming. I am ready to upgrade to a progressive system, but I have some unique needs...

1. Due to limited space and the lack of a good loading location, I have to set up and take down the press at least once a week. Basically I need my system to be fairly portable and can be stored in a box if not in use.

2. Aside from that, I just need a system to load 300-400 rounds 9mm per hour. That would be good enough for me. I probably do not need any feeders (case or bullet) to reduce the space needed, and makes the take-down easier I suppose.

Give those, I have been researching 3 machines:

- Dillon 650 (I really like the powder check, but without feeders, would 650 be just another 550?)

- Hornady LNL AP

- RCBS Pro 2000

I have seen Hornady LNL AP set up in my local Cabelas, and it is a monster in size. Does not look like it is easy to take it down and store it. I have no clue how big the Dillon or RCBS is at all.

Can someone with experience with these machines please provide some insights?

Thanks.

I have 3 1050s and 3 550s. At work I have a 550 I work up loads on (I work at a range) and when I get the most accurate load, take it to a 1050. I have it mounted on a 2x10 with clamps and can easily put it the closest or in car on a trip. I can comfortably do 400 - 450 RDSper hr with the electric vibra primers feeders. If I rush, I can do 600,,,no case feed needed...

Sounds just like what you need and later you can skip a 650 and jump to a 1050 and dedicate it for 9 mm and use your 550 got easy caliber conversions.....have fun! We also sold Hornady but quit because we had many more issues/comebacks then Dillon. It's a shame as the margins are much better then Dillon....C

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