Best single stage press for under $200

[LibertyOrDeath]

So you think the lee turret classic is a great start then? You can use it like a turret press or a single.

Yep! That's the one I have and I love it. I love the fact you can set up one of the discs with your dies and once they are set up your good to go. I buy a disc for each caliber and it makes change ups a breeze. With the calibers you mentioned I wouldn't even consider changing to progressive in the future.

[Wildman]

Alright...I guess I'll stay with the lee. That's my final answer lol. I can accessorize it after Xmas

[Meketrefe]

That one with 223 dies was a goodgoodb deal barebones. One can start with a hand priming tool or evan adapt a hornady one. Powder measure one can start with the basic perfect powder measure that is not good with ball powders but great with extruded ones that is perfect for rifle. One can even reload by volume vs trower.but the hornady measure is a good value right now.

[Wildman]

I'll probably look into the hornady measure. I like the redding one but I would probably have to do it by hand and then it would take away from the whole turret experience

[Meketrefe]

I'll probably look into the hornady measure. I like the redding one but I would probably have to do it by hand and then it would take away from the whole turret experience

Well the good thing is you can start manually and it is a great measure for that but also you can get the linkage system later and make it work in the turret. IMO is a good investment because
it works well with whatever powder whereas the lee work great with extruded powders but they do not do well with flake and specially fine ball powders. There is nothing better than a nice quality
metal bushing like hornady, rcbs or redding vs. the lee that is made of nylon. So the hornady is a great price and it is a better investment for the long term.