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You Double post, I'll double answer. The Lee Classic has a history of breaking the toggle. I know right after the press came out there was a problem with that and as late as last November the free replacement parts were still failing. ![]() The part is made of zinc. The part above came apart and flew out with velocity when it broke and put a chip in the paint of my friends classic corvette--about which he still whines. I have a RCBS Supreme. It is equivalant in features. It works with a whole lot less effort tham my friends Lee. I have yet to break anything. Both of these presses are a bit big for loading .297/230 Morris and .22 Hornet but just fine for .577/450 and .577 2 3/4 NE. RCBS Supreme The Rock Chucker Supreme is a cast iron, single stage press with the same outstanding strength and versatility that RCBS presses have come to represent. It features an ambidextrous handle, 4" Ram stroke and a lengthened opening for today's longer cartridges. It can even be upgraded to a progressive loader with the addition of the optional Piggyback-4 Conversion Kit (sold separately). The Rock Chucker also works with the RCBS Ram Priming Unit (sold separately). Accepts all standard 7/8"-14 threaded dies and 1-1/4"-12 dies with bushing removed. Dies and Shellholders sold separately. $136.99 from Midway Lee Classic This single stage press has a rigid, cast iron "O" frame with an attractive baked powder finish, large opening and 4" ram stroke. It features powerful steel compound linkage with travel stop to prevent "cam-over". Also features automatic primer arm with bottom of stroke priming and a large 1-1/8" diameter ram. Includes small and large primer cups. Accepts both standard 7/8"-14 threaded dies and the larger 1-1/4"-12 threaded dies. Adjustable for right or left hand use. $85.99 from Midway. You can buy a lot of powder primers and bullets for the $51 difference in price. But whats the cost when you break a toggle in the middle of a loading session and have to wait two weeks weeks for the free replacement parts. |