Originally Posted by
rybohunter
How much time will I realistically save?
I am only loading pistol ammo.
My debate is maybe getting a 3 turret. I can still use my single stage to de-prime & the little Lee primer tool to prime. Then have my expander, seater & crimped dies in the turret.
OR
Getting a 4 turret & have all the dies in one?
I can get the 3 turret for $68 & the classic 4 turret for $95
Comments/suggestions?
On a realistic basis I can load whether it be 9mm, 40, 45 ACP, 480 Ruger, 44mag, 41 mag, ect.,ect, I can get about 200 rounds an hour on my 4 hole Lee turret. I wouldn't go 3 hole for one simple fact. When loading 1911 cartridges you need the 4th die for crimp.
The only thing I do different that might give me more rounds per hour is I use my Lyman DPS scales instead of a powder measure. If I used powder measure it might boost my output somewhat.
I use my Lee turret exclusively for pistol, but I wouldn't load rifle on it. The one flaw I've found on the turret is it'll raise up somewhat when you cam up, basically on the front side where your cartridge is.. For rifle rounds I do not like this happening.