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    Quote Originally Posted by Uplandstalker View Post
    Had a big day on Saturday on my Lee anniversary single stage (900 rounds). During the many hours at the bench, I did wonder how much longer it will last. Have had approximately 8,000 round assembled with it.

    I have broken a couple parts in the part, but have some extra parts I've brought back from the US on various trips over the year. Will get a Progressive shortly, but will get another single stage too (maybe RCBS or similar).

    Saturday's effort below:
    Attachment 46110
    Now I have never loaded 9mm on a single (my very first press was a Dillon 650) but have a single for rifle and odd tasks - you NEED a progressive! Frees up so much time for other things.....

    However, very well done on doing that lot on a single, and enjoy emptying them
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    Please excuse spelling, as finger speed is sometimes behind brain spped........ Or maybe the other wayy.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beaker View Post
    Now I have never loaded 9mm on a single (my very first press was a Dillon 650) but have a single for rifle and odd tasks - you NEED a progressive! Frees up so much time for other things.....

    However, very well done on doing that lot on a single, and enjoy emptying them
    Would like to add that today i've purchased a progressive press for the pistol ammo!
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