I have the Pro 1000. The two presses are talking about are two totally different setup. One is a progressive (generally pistol but can load 223), and another is single stage turret.

I highly suggest people know how to use a single stage before trying to operate the Pro 1000. My 1000 gets me so mad, I about chuck it in the garbage can when using. But it was given to me. If you miss a primer, you have one heck of a mess with the 1000. If your powder gets a tad low, you can load cartridges with virtually no powder or very little (dangerous situation). You have to be totally paying attention to what you are doing using the 1000.

I couldn't imagine learning on a Pro1000 with having alot of years experience on a single stage. Go with the turret or single stage. If you have a hankering for progressive, you are going to have to shell out the money for a dillion.