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My dad has a RCBS Rockchucker. Since he already has a single stage that I have access to I think it makes since to get a progressive press, especially for loading pistol ammo. Thanks for all the info fellas.

Thanks for the info Mike. So how/why is using a progressive press in single mode different from using a regular single press (I know very little about progressive presses)? What can you do with (or do better) on a single press that can't be done as well on a progressive press using it in single mode?

Questions you need to answer are:

How much money do you want to spend and in what increments.

Not sure yet but I would rather spend more up front than to go cheaper now and then wish I hadn't later. I look at this as a life time investment as I hope I have many years of shooting ahead of me. I also hope that my kids will work with me as they get older. I loved reloading with my dad when I was a youngster (and still do).

Are you only loading one calibre or multiple and which ones.

I would want to reload both pistol and rifle: 380, 45, 357, 38, 222, 30-06, 338, 7mm-08, etc.

How many rounds do you shoot a month.

Not nearly enough !!!

My dad has a rockchucker and I have reloaded with him for many years so I am familiar with reloading but haven't looked at reloading presses for years. Can you operate a progressive press in a single stage mode?

(moderator can you move this to the reloading forum)

I am thinking about getting some reloading equipment and would like some feedback on different presses. I am eyeballing the Hornady lock and load because I really like the idea of a progressive press. I have also heard the Dillon makes nice equipment as well. Any feedback on progressive presses and pros/cons of different brands (or any drawbacks to a progressive press) would be appreciated.