Lee Value Turret Press Kit vs Lee Classic Cast Turret Press Kit

[THE BIG SITT]

Looking at two different kits. What is the difference between these two, and is the Classic worth the extra $70? I will be loading 9mm and 45 for a while, maybe adding in .223 down the line. I don't plan on loading a bunch, as I don't get to go shooting a bunch.

LEE VALUE TURRET PRESS KIT

LEE CLASSIC CAST TURRET PRESS KIT

 

[Kingpin]

I have the lee Value press and it works fine. the classic is made a lot stronger base and linkage I think the difference in price is worth what you can afford I have used both .if I was buying new and could afford the classic I would buy it.

 

[bocefus78]

Get the classic. As said above, its made better and iirc, its taller allowing longer rifle rounds to be loaded.

 

[AngryRooster]

The body of the Value press is aluminum and the Classic is cast iron. I had the Value press many years ago and sold it. One of my presses now is the Classic Turret and it's worth the extra bucks. The Classic single stage is built the same way.

 

[redwingshooter]

Go for the classic turret, I have one and still use it even though I also now have several progressives. It's a solid press and I'll never get rid of it.

ETA: Yes it is worth the extra $70 IMO.

 

[Dr.Midnight]

Classic.

 

[Seancass]

yes it's worth it. Everything else in the kit is improved as well. The difference in the Pro powder drop is big, the book is important, and the primer feeders. That's way more than $70 worth. Do it, love it, never look back!

 

[straight-shooter]

Did anyone mention the Classic ? Yeah, me too! Go for it.

 

[VERT]

Book, pro powder measure and safety prime is about $70 worth of stuff. If buying new get the classic kit. Honestly it is enough press for the casual shooter.

I Have the value turret press. I like it. No regrets. But if I were to ever start reloading rifle the classic would be better. Either press will work for 9mm, 45 and 223

 

[MCgrease08]

Classic. And that price is good. Buy it.

 

[mac45]

Get the Classic.

 

[87iroc]

And when you start reloading...you'll start shooting more. I plink with 357 now vs .22 as its replenishable!

 

[throttletony]

Get the classic. As said above, its made better and iirc, its taller allowing longer rifle rounds to be loaded.

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