Like others have said - excellent reloader with an expected learning curve - Hornady Lock-N-Load AP Package

This is a mechanical device with moving parts. Parts that need intermittent adjustments. Just like any other device that fits into that category, the user must understand the basics of how it works.

This device really isn't all that complicated. But you have to take the time to understand it. Then use it. Make mistakes. Learn how to adjust your technique. Learn how to fine tune the machine to prevent said mistakes. It's really that simple --- but it takes time. You can't just pull the thing out of the box and start making ammo without fail. Once you learn the machine, and gain the required experience and expertise, then it most definitely will make quality ammo without fail.

Listen, if this is a hobby you love, doing all the above is fun. At some point, everything clicks in your head and you know what exactly should happen with every pull of the handle.

When you start, you don't need to concern yourself with loading progressively. You can simply do one round at a time. Heck, I still do most of my bigger rounds (7mm RM, 300 Win Mag) one at a time. Could I do a bunch faster? Sure, but it's not like doing one round at a time is slow. I can churn one out every 10-15 seconds - and that's taking my time.

If I'm doing anything from 223 to 9mm rounds, it's every pull of the handle per round. To understand how fast that is, I have a case loader sitting in my store room I haven't even decided to use yet - because placing the case and the bullet manually is plenty fast for me. If I wanted to create 1000 rounds at a time, sure, the bullet and case feeders would be fantastic.

Rec: Buy. Even if you are just starting making ammo, you can start with making one at a time. After using a progressive, the non-progressives are frustratingly slow. Now, that said, if you are shoot match, maybe a non-progressive is a better option for absolute precision. For me? I just need to feel comfortable lining up a deer from 300 yards, that this device allows me to do that over and over again with precision. For full disclosure, when I get out to 500-600 yards, I'll get a couple flyers, but they still hit the paper/gong somewhere close. Is that the machine's fault? Maybe. Maybe not.

Finally, the battle between Hornady, RCBS, Dillon, Lee.......they all work. You just got to get to know the machine and understand it. I chose Hornady because they are local and customer service is amazing. But all have good reputations for keeping their customers happy.