Gravestone,

Your question would get more eyeballs in the "Big Game" reloading section. This is for Reloading Software and doesn't get much traffic.

I haven't used much Lee equipment (a primer pocket cleaner, a powder funnel, a set of 9mm dies) so I can't comment on the presses. However, I would like to state a few things. In neither case would you be throwing away money on either press. Reloading equipment comes with great warranties and maintains it's value quite well. If you didn't like the RCBS kit or reloading in general you could sell the RCBS kit for a small loss. I'd bet you could get 80% or better of your original purchase price if the eqiupment is in like new condition. In fact, there is nothing wrong with picking up a used RCBS press from Craigslist, Ebay, etc. RCBS warranties most all their stuff for life, even if you are not the original owner.

Also, many people frown on Lee equipment for being lower grade or cheaply made. But I've met many happy users of the Classic Cast and Classic Cast Turret. If I were to buy a Lee press it would be one of those two.

Just my $0.02.


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