I am about to purchase a Pro 2000. I really need to know your likes and dislikes about this press. I prime with a rcbs hand primer on all my brass.

Yes, I have looked at Dillon and its over priced caliber conversion kits (shell plates) even on ebay they still go for way to much even used.

Come on guys let me know!

I recently got a used but still new RCBS Ammomaster. That's the model b4 the 2000. I think it's great. I like its primer feeding better than the 2000's, since I use loose primers from various mfrs. On the 2000, one must pack the primers into the little plastic clips b4 priming. Takes an extra tool & loading step.

By the way, the RCBS shell plates are $30 - not awful cheap if you ask me.

frosty,
I've had my Pro 2000 nearly 2 years and think it's great. Should you have trouble, RCBS will respond very fast. The only problem I had, I caused,but RCBS sent me a new part at no cost in the next day mail.

If you buy the pro 2000 and have access to a lathe, you can make a powder measure slide that allows you to expand and drop powder at the same station. I do it on both the .45 Colt and my .45/70.

If you load pistol only, buy the Lock Out Die. If you load rifle and pistol, then buy the powder check die instead of the Lock Out.

yep,
I have a pro 2000 too, and i like it. It works for me and is convenient to use. Durable and tough machine to use. APS is the best option. Buy the machine...

For a progressive press, get the Dillon, you won't be dissapointed. Dillon's "No BS" warranty can't be beat.
Now I better duck out of here before the flames get too hot.

I bought the 2000 Pro when they first came out. I've loaded thousands of rounds of different pistol calibers.
All you need to change calibers is a shell plate and dies.
Easy to change calibers. I buy a die plate for each caliber. Once dies are set up, it takes minutes to change caliber.
Powder adjustment is very easy. It has a micrometer adjuster on the powder measure. Just record your settings for your powder charge and you can go back to it any time.
Changing the primer seating plug is as easy as unscrewing one and screwing in the other.
The APS primer system is awsome. Never load another tube.
RCBS warranty service is the equal of anybody's. Even Dillon's.

Enjoy

I've got two Pro 2000's and two Piggyback III's (which are similar). Excellent machines. I've owned several of the Dillon's as well. Dillon's are nice but these RCBS strip primer progressives are, I think, better.

The only downside is that finding the strip primers is a bit difficult. You can load the strips yourself of course.

The only downside is that finding the strip primers is a bit difficult. You can load the strips yourself of course.Maybe your local dealer will stock these if you ask. I just bought 5K each CCI brand strip primers in both large and small pistol sizes. Of course the RCBS strip primer loading tool will allow you to load any primer that you prefer. That's a great system and it's sooo convienent!

The good news about the strip primers is that they can be easily loaded with a tool RCBS included with the presses. also those empty primer strips are covered by RCBS's guarantee. Essentially they will replace them gratis for life. I'm sure about that. I asked.

Last time I ordered primers from CCI the price of the primers in those strips was substantially higher than just regular non-strip primers. The strip primers use to cost the same as non-strip primers but that ended at least a year ago.

If you buy in bulk you can usually get a better price so finding a volume source help a lot.