Great press, requires some assembly - Frankford Arsenal X-10 Progressive Press w/Case Feeder

I have been reloading for about 25 years and used primarily RCBS Rock Chucker and a few LEE Loadmaster progressive presses. They worked, but now my son joined me at the range and we go through way more ammo than in the past, and while I did not mind replacing parts and tuning the LEE presses, the throughput just wasn't what I was looking for. The question was either getting FA X-10 or a Dillon. I liked the 10 stages and that is comes with a case feeder out of the box, so ultimately less expensive than the Dillon. Ordered the X-10 and ran it for about a week now.
- It comes in pieces and requires assembly. Fun and makes you learn, how it works.
- There are a few items that need adjustment (powder measure, case feeder feeding into shell plate, crimp remover and primer seating pin)
- It so far worked really well with zero problems - I get to about 600 rounds/hr in 9mm with manual bullet feeding.
- Almost everything you need (besides components, shell plate) is included to get you started

- The paint chips off in several areas and Frankford Arsenal does not care "cosmetic, not functional, no warranty". So rust prevention/protection is not a function of the paint. Utterly pathetic, poorest quality control (and a problem they are aware of!!!) - well, you get what you pay for.
- Shell plates need to be ordered extra and are about $65 each.
- Changing calibers is a lot of work and unscrewing almost everything - not sure, if that is worth it.

Bottom line, a huge step up from the Loadmasters, and I would buy it again. The lack of built quality and pathetic support/warranty is something to consider though!