Authors: Bitje
🔍 Why This Matters
Most reloaders focus on speed, but for defensive and competition handgun ammo, precision and QC are non-negotiable.
This article digs deep into the real differences between the Lee Pro 6000, Dillon RL1100, and Mark 7 Apex 10.
📌 Key Findings
- ✅ Lee Pro 6000 can achieve the same QC workflow as RL1100/Apex 10.
- ⚖️ Extra stations on Dillon/Apex mostly separate functions — not more QC.
- 💡 Lee uses plastic parts → cheaper, may wear faster, but replacements are cheap & easy.
- 🔒 Proper die setup ensures safety without slowing production.
📄 Full Document
I put all my analysis and configuration into a professional PDF:
👉 Download the full PDF analysis
✍️ Closing Thoughts
The point is not brand loyalty — it’s about safe, precise reloading.
If you reload for handgun calibers, don’t get blinded by station count marketing.
The Lee Pro 6000, with a thoughtful die setup, is a serious contender.
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