My good buddy that I shoot with has a SS Rockchucker. So he told me to get a progressive so we can do batches a little faster. Hes old school and hasnt bought any equipment in 20 years. So he didnt really know about any of the current stuff, so I came here and asked.

The Hornady LNL is the one I was leaning towards, and now after hearing from you guys it looks like thats what I will most likely buy.

His rockchucker dies will fit the Hornady LNL, correct?

The UPS guy brought me a present today . . . one of many that I've received over the last few years, every time I buy a new set of Hornady dies:



Plus I got 500 when I bought the press.

I also have an older Hollywood turret press. Do any current production dies fit in this machine?

Lock & Load kit on sale for $270 at Cabelas.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hornady- ... 6CQ_st%3Db

500 free bullets if bought by 31st.

Depends. Apparently Hollywood’s were made with a number of different styles of turret heads. Measure the holes – are they aprox 7/8” diameter? If so then standard 7/8-14 threaded dies should work fine.

You will however need an adapter to use standard shell holders.

Do I need one of the revolving plates for each size of case?

Why are some die sets of two and some sets of three?

Yes, you need a shellplate for each caliber, generally speaking. Some shellplates are good for multiple calibers, if the base of the case is the same size.

For two vs. three die sets, the difference is usually a flaring/expander die. You flare pistol cases, but you don't flare rifle cases. (Usually.) So you'll generally see pistol dies as three-die sets, and rifle as two-die sets.

Some critical tools/equipment on my bench are:

A Lyman case trimmer
A Lyman Case Prep Center Express
An RCBS Swaging Die
A Lee Universal Decapping Die
A good set of calipers is a must
A good beam scale
A quality electronic scale. I have one that weighs to the 0.01 of a grain.
My Frankford rotary wet tumbler is the bee's knees.

Yes, you need a shellplate for each caliber, generally speaking. Some shellplates are good for multiple calibers, if the base of the case is the same size.

For two vs. three die sets, the difference is usually a flaring/expander die. You flare pistol cases, but you don't flare rifle cases. (Usually.) So you'll generally see pistol dies as three-die sets, and rifle as two-die sets.