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Oregon's shank diameter is a bit too large (about .286 to .287) for Hornady checks to fit. For these bullets, I make checks using thinner aluminum (9 mils or less) with Pat's regular .30 checkmaker...

I have a couple dedicated Pro1000s and have learned to live with them. However for other calibers I use the Lee classic cast turret and it works trouble free but not as fast as an expensive...

My .35 checks also stuck with .014AL until I polished the forming die. It measures .3415. - Phil

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My .30 checkmaker measures .2805 and no issue with .014 AL. I had some sticking with the .35 checkmaker until I polished it with 1500 grit micro fine sand paper. - Phil

Found this article. http://www.exteriorballistics.com/reference/rifleinout.cfm Interesting to consider that the cast bullet alloy could be a bigger issue than the aluminum gas checks. However...

I'm not a fan of cheap zinc alloy or "pot" metal castings for press linkages and levers. The more recent Lee presses made with steel linkages and levers are still a great value (classic series,...

For locking dies to the Lee turrets, you can use the Lee rings upside down. Not a lot of room for regular lock rings on the 4 hole turrets. - Phil

There is a full reset procedure that may fix the calibration failure on the BBK. I have had to do this. Contact Pact.

I use a digital scale quite often to setup and verify powder measures. ...

I had the original 3 hole turret press but eventually bought the classic turret press. Here are some other advantages over the 3 hole press.

1. Larger and stronger for rifle cartridges.
2. 4...

I converted a 3 hole turret press with the 4 hole conversion kit. I don't see a quick and easy conversion with the available parts. The 4 hole turret indexes more smoothly. Short stroking the...

My Lee powder thru expanders were not real smooth. I also knocked down the tool marks with very fine sandpaper to avoid any hangup issues. It's O.K. to polish and not remove much metal. - Phil

The auto indexing is an improvement for me. I can keep the right hand on the handle and the left hand is free for the brass, bullets and priming (using the safety primer). The indexing can be...

If you are going to limit the Pro1000 to auto pistol cartridges such as a 45ACP, then this 3 stage will work O.K. (with some tweaking and close monitoring of the priming). It does not have a...