cry once

[cracker57]

They say it is best to spend the money and buy the best, that way you only cry once for spending top dollar, instead of crying every time you use the cheaper tool you purchased. So I bite the bullet and retired my Lee 1000 reloader (play school tool)I replaced it with the Dillon 650 (industrial tool). wow now when I go to the bench too reload I reload instead of tinkering with the lee press, night and day difference. I now reload at the rate of 100rounds every 15 minutes.
The only thing is I will have to cry twice once for spending top dollar and again when the wife chews me a new one for spending top dollar.

 

[Frank237]

My Father made his living as a Cabinet Maker, then a Carpenter/Genl Contractor. He used to preach "the right tool for the Job" to me all the time.

So I blame him for my love of nice things. At sixty five years old many of my hand tools and loading room items are older than many of the posters here. Yet still working and doing their job.

I'll not comment on your last sentence OP. But you hit on a sore spot with that one.

 

[ChiefStealth]

There are some things were only the most expensive will do. Reloading equipment has not been on that list. I've never cried over my Lee equipment.

 

[epj]

I don't cry over my 550, but I do occasionally wish I'd sprung for the 650. Not for speed or capacity, but for the extra station for a powder check.

 

[Nevada Ed]

I was happy when I went from the old Mec Jr. to the auto 366
for my shotgun loading. The Mec was ok when younger but as I
expanded into the ATA , Skeet, 5 stand and Sporting Clays, the
old Mec would not have been fast enough for me on a busy weekend,

Have fun with the new outfit.

 

[Clovishound]

Well, starting out with decent quality, reasonably priced equipment, until you know enough to get the equipment that will actually meet your needs is not a bad way to go IMO.

I'm glad you are happy with your 650. It is a great fit for lots of folks.

If I had to spend that much on reloading equipment to get started, I would never had gotten started reloading.

 

[smokindog]

I smile all the time when I use my Hornady LNL-AP. I think about the hundreds of dollars I saved getting the right tool and the best value for my needs.

As long as everyone is happy with what they have and understands others may have different needs/metrics, life is good

Congrats on the new press!

 

[mikld]

I believe the "cry once" is just an excuse/justification for spending more...

Having made my living, for 50 years, with hand tools, "more $$$" is not necessarily better. I purchased tools by how well they did the job they were designed to do...

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I was a truck mechanic. I bought Snap-On tools, Proto Tools and Mac Tools, nothing else. Can you do the job with lesser quality tools, yes. Can you do the job better and easier with high quality tools, for sure.

 

[feelinlucky]

My needs are more along the lines of a turret press... and the Lee is by far the best in that category. That said though, IF I was wanting to buy a progressive press, I would not even consider anything other than a Dillon.

 

[growr]

My Dad always taught me to buy the highest quality product you can afford, quality doesn't cost it pays! As a mechanic all his life I could see that paying of for him many times over.

I could not always afford Snap On, but would buy it when I could, used a lot of Mac, Sears Craftsman, Proto, Challenger, SK, Thorsen etc. It was what I COULD afford at the time.

Randy

 

[Maddog 521]

I feel like a relic while reading this thread. I am still using an old 3 hole Lee Turret press. I had it rebuilt about 4 years ago and it's still going. I have a lot of time and I'm having fun.
I hope you load a lot of ammo on your new Dillon. Have fun

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

Some times, you can avoid the "Chewing Out" for spending top dollar, by buying the proper tool and not discussing the price. I have owned a Dillon press since 1984, the wife doesn't ask, and I never brag I spent "top dollar", this seems to avoid stress! B.T.W., Dillon presses are a long way from top dollar for reloading equipment! But at what they accomplish for the money spent, you will quickly understand why they are so popular!

Ivan

 

[OldChief]

The only changes I've made in tools is that I've added a RCBS turret press to my bench and still use my Rock Chucker Supreme for swedging.
I've also upgraded to a electronic scale and case prep. outfit. Of course, all RCBS.

 

[hollywood63]

They say it is best to spend the money and buy the best, that way you only cry once for spending top dollar, instead of crying every time you use the cheaper tool you purchased. So I bite the bullet and retired my Lee 1000 reloader (play school tool)I replaced it with the Dillon 650 (industrial tool). wow now when I go to the bench too reload I reload instead of tinkering with the lee press, night and day difference. I now reload at the rate of 100rounds every 15 minutes.
The only thing is I will have to cry twice once for spending top dollar and again when the wife chews me a new one for spending top dollar.

I don't see it in the classified section. How much you want for it?

 

[Skeet 028]

Wait a minute.. You are crying over spending money for GOOD reloading equipment?? Did you cry when buying a nice S&W to shoot your reloads in? Or did you buy junk guns? Saturday night specials?? A Lorcin semi auto?? Never cry over spending for good stuff. I have had many Dillon presses and have NEVER lost money on any of them. And if momma wants to get in your case about it..tell her all those diamonds you bought her were really CZs so you could save money!! On the other hand..that may be a bad idea!!

 

[ageingstudent]

Some times, you can avoid the "Chewing Out" for spending top dollar, by buying the proper tool and not discussing the price. I have owned a Dillon press since 1984, the wife doesn't ask, and I never brag I spent "top dollar", this seems to avoid stress! B.T.W., Dillon presses are a long way from top dollar for reloading equipment! But at what they accomplish for the money spent, you will quickly understand why they are so popular!

Ivan

I usually wait until my wife comes home from the lgs with a new Browning or Colt. I never get arguments about reloading equipment upgrades that way. I don't criticize her taste in overpriced guns so when she came home with a new Colt the other day I just ordered myself a metal lathe for turning brass.

Congrats on the 650 I'm sure you will love it OP.

 

[Towns]

I am perfectly happy with my Lee Classic Turret Press.

BUT, I know what you mean. The purchase of my RCBS 1010 Scale was worth every penny compared to the $30 I originally bought.

 

[SLT223]

The Dillon 650 is the press I started on. I really make a decision that good when jumping into something head first. Now that I have me pet loads established I routinely batch 4-500 rounds. What great machine. It's already paid for itself about 4x in 1.5 years.

 

[buck460XVR]

They say it is best to spend the money and buy the best, that way you only cry once for spending top dollar, instead of crying every time you use the cheaper tool you purchased.
The only thing is I will have to cry twice once for spending top dollar and again when the wife chews me a new one for spending top dollar.

I think the saying is to spend the money and buy the best equipment you can afford. Some folks will never be able to justify the cost of Dillon, while to the next person in line, they would only be considered "entry level". Those who stay within the confines of what they can realistically afford, would not worry about what Momma says........

Congrats on the new press, and the new rectal orifice.