I honestly can say I dislike the Hornaday 'projector'. It is very difficult to set up, it took me about 20 minutes to change over to another caliber! I disliked the auto indexing feature too, if you mess up, you have to ratchet ALL of the stations around until you get the round back to where you needed it. The Spring setup to retain the brass is a joke.
I had to break out my dremel tool to smooth out the lips on the primer feed for it to function. Putting primers in is yet another accomplishment! The auto powder drop is a total mistake & lack of testng on their part (powder ended up EVERYWHERE!) You are able to put the manual powder drop, but then you might double charge or not charge a round. Overall it is just too complicated. I should try another Hornaday someday, but that ugly red thing scares me! Too many variables.
I usually like to point out what I like and dislike about a product. Unfortunately, I can't say anything nice about it! I did like the fact it came with one set of dies.
The Primer tower is wonderful! You put the primers in a primer tube, turn it upside down over the primer holder (very thick for safety), pull the pin and you are ready to go! Dillon spent a lot of time PERFECTING the reloading machine!
It only takes about 5 minutes to do a caliber change, unless you have to change the primer tower (small or large primers), then it only takes about 10 minutes! I love it, love it, love it!
I bought this reloader because I was frustrated at the projector. I bought that one so I could shoot more (cheaper). Now it seems like I shoot so I can reload! I am amazed how you can play around with different loads and make an accurate rifle darn near surgical!
In fact after writing this I am going to reload!
You need to get a hold of Dillon, and buy a 550-b. check out the rest of their blue stuff. I now own the digital scale (super quality), the standard scale, brass polisher, and a whole bunch of their dies. If Dillon offers something with their name on it, buy it! You will not be disappointed!
I liked the Lee because it was given to me. The only thing I could see that was wrong with it, was sometimes the crimp would be all screwed up.
I liked the MEC because of the speed, you could really cruise! Sometimes you would get that little 'bulge' above the brass. Overall it is a decent reloader.
The P & W is in a different class. Their motto says it all "we do not reload, we remanufacture"! I feel that the rounds come out better than any factory load. You can taper the shell when you are done, so it will load better in a auto or pump. There is a stainless steel sleeve that surrounds the shell throughout the process, totally reshapes the entire shell. Simple yet total quality. Caliber changes are kinda difficult for me because I am unfamilular with it right now. I shoot mainly 12 guage.
For the money, go with the MEC. You just can't beat it for the price. However if you are like me, and crave fine craftsmanship & quality. Or want to turn out pure quality go with the Posness & Warren!