I'm relatively new to casting (about a year) and I've had really good results with Lee equipment. I've cast 230 gn .452 and .309. I use Lee's simple sizer die and Alox lube. The molds are Lee's micro band which they recommend for the Alox lube. I'm shooting 30-30, 45 acp and 45 colt.

So what is the advantage of the more elaborate (and costly) sizing and lube presses? I'd also like to buy a 255 gn .452 mold from other vendors and wonder how well will the Alox lube work on their bullets if I do not use their re-lubing equipment.

I'd also like to start casting for my 30-06 and some other rifles.