Stiff turret presses
Ok Experts...
Lay it on me.
I sold all my presses, and am all flush with cash. So, now what I want is the ultimate press. ( s ) So I am thinking, a Co Ax for all the picky stuff...but then a heavy metal rig for abuse.
There are currently three runners up for the heavy lifting...ok four.
If money were not a consideration...and it might be....here are your options:
Hollywood Senior
Hollywood single Stage
RCBS Big Max
Texan Turret
Ok, My concern is that Turrets work against a rotating die plate.
Now there are a lot of turrets out there, but most of them allow for flex and play in the die plate. I worry over that. But there is so much Iron in some of the old ones, is it an issue?
I could go for the new Redding Turret, or the New Redding single stage...Ultramag.. but would prefer something from the dark ages that weighs 1.5 tonnes and will be as close to perfection as reality can stand to bear. I have been advised that the Texan should be avoided, too much play. The Lyman is out of the question, the All American has no back support. Hollywood is the old Iron, and a gob of it, both the single stage, as well as the Senior... but are they tight?
Of coarse, RCBS Big Max... well, it ain't a showpiece, it ain't a turret..but it is bone simple, and unbelievably strong.
So... everything else aside, Co Ax on the bench, ( Soon ) which one would be the ultimate bone crusher with the least runnout to complement it?
Thanks,
Mark
Lay it on me.
I sold all my presses, and am all flush with cash. So, now what I want is the ultimate press. ( s ) So I am thinking, a Co Ax for all the picky stuff...but then a heavy metal rig for abuse.
There are currently three runners up for the heavy lifting...ok four.
If money were not a consideration...and it might be....here are your options:
Hollywood Senior
Hollywood single Stage
RCBS Big Max
Texan Turret
Ok, My concern is that Turrets work against a rotating die plate.
Now there are a lot of turrets out there, but most of them allow for flex and play in the die plate. I worry over that. But there is so much Iron in some of the old ones, is it an issue?
I could go for the new Redding Turret, or the New Redding single stage...Ultramag.. but would prefer something from the dark ages that weighs 1.5 tonnes and will be as close to perfection as reality can stand to bear. I have been advised that the Texan should be avoided, too much play. The Lyman is out of the question, the All American has no back support. Hollywood is the old Iron, and a gob of it, both the single stage, as well as the Senior... but are they tight?
Of coarse, RCBS Big Max... well, it ain't a showpiece, it ain't a turret..but it is bone simple, and unbelievably strong.
So... everything else aside, Co Ax on the bench, ( Soon ) which one would be the ultimate bone crusher with the least runnout to complement it?
Thanks,
Mark
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I have a Big Max it is a very stout press to say the least, It is reserved for rifle case reloading.
What is your intended usage for the presses?
If you are doing a lot of case forming you might want to look at the Corbin press. If you are just loading pistol then just about any press will be fine. The Turret press from Redding is a tough well made press, ideal for pistol and light rifle reloading.0 -
Thanks Bpost;
Well, I am going with Co Ax for target rife, Dillon 650 gets pistol, but belted Magnums...any swageing I might take up...I am thinking I need one that doesn't flex. Understand, I am also interested in old iron, and lots of it.
Thanks!
Mark0 -
The old timers like the Hollywoods and Texan are OK for collecting, I would go with the Big Max for heavy duty belted mags and swaging though.
If your interested in the collecting aspects of older reloading equipment there was a web site devoted to it at one time. Although I don't know if it is still active though. Try GOOGLEing using "Reloading Tools Collectors Association" or similar search terms. Awhile back they helped me out when I had questions on older reloading equipment.0 -
I think I have just got to the end of the trail...
The Corbin S Press.. looks like I can drop the Co Ax and the Big Max..
All in one.
Tell me if I am going wrong..
Thanks,
Mark0 -
quote:Originally posted by snowshooze
I think I have just got to the end of the trail...
The Corbin S Press.. looks like I can drop the Co Ax and the Big Max..
All in one.
Tell me if I am going wrong..
Thanks,
Mark
The Corbin press is very well made, you can't go wrong with it.0
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