I took the auto index off my classic 4 holer. For pistol rounds, I have it set as:

Station 1 - decap, resize
Station 2 - Bell
Station 3 - Seat
Station 4 - Crimp

In practice, I run a case thru 1, turn by hand and then run it into 2. After I do all in the batch, I prime on another press, and charge on my bench. I then return to the press and seat & crimp on 3 & 4, turning by hand.

If I do high volumes, I use a dillon SDB.

Rifle cartridges are similar, but there is no belling, of course, and only certain rounds (those going thru a Garand, an AR or a lever gun) that get crimped. I always prime using a lee ram prime on a dedicated press, and charge using one a variety of methods on another bench.


Regards,

Tom