I want to load 38 spl and 9mm and want a good single stage press. I am considering the Lee Challenger Breech Lock because of the ability to set a die in the holder and not have to re-adjust it each time that I reload a small batch (100 or so). Lee only has a two year warranty and RCBS is for life but each time that I load, I would have to adjust each of the 3 dies.
Which press would you prefer?
John

I have loaded many thousands of rounds of .38 Special with my Lee dies and Challenger breech lock press without issue. Keep the dies clean and they should last a lifetime...

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Both presses will prolly last many, many years of reloading. Both have a large following. But for me (a lifelong machinist/mechanic), I am more concerned with how the tool does the job it was intended for and not price, color, or what others prefer. Having said that and while the choice is your's, for you I'd suggest the Lee...

check into the Hornady LnL Single Stage

Hornady Manufacturing Company :: Reloading :: Metallic Reloading :: Presses and Kits :: Lock-N-Load Classic :: Lock-N-Load® Classic Loader


that's what I use - great press setup - I highly recommend it

they use bushings so you can lock down your dies and change them in and out in a second
and they have lifetime warranty

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I'd like to agree with you BUT