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Waldog · 07-04-2012, 12:27 PM

50 BMG requires a GIANT press. Standard reloading presses do not have the ram capacity. RCBS makes a press specifically for the 50 BMG and associated Wildcat cartridges.

X Ring · 07-04-2012, 02:24 PM

Actually the only 50BMG capable press RCBS makes is the Ammomaster 2, not specifically made for the 50 but for all large and extra large rifle calibers. I have use it to load 25ACP and find the colossal size to actually be amusing.

mikld · 07-04-2012, 04:52 PM

Which is the best car? Which is the best single action revolver? I've been reloading since '69 and haven't read any side-by-side comparisons for any presses. Way too many personal reasons to buy a press. Use common sense and do your own research (visit vendor's sites, reviews, etc.). I'd also suggest you get the ABCs of Reloading, and Lyman's 49th Edition Reloading Handbook and read them and you'll be able to decide which press/equipment best suits your reloading needs. I reloaded with Lee, Lyman, C-H, and Redding presses. All were good and put together good, accurate ammo, all with the same ease of operation. I'm now using a Lee Turret, a C-H 205, and my favorite of all; Lee Loaders...

BlackEagle · 07-04-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike1959

Hello All,

Have been enjoying this forum for a while now, thanks for all the great usefull info. Now on to my questions. I am now ready to start purchasing my reloading tools, want to start with 9mm. I have narrowed the list down to 2 presses, the RCBS rock chucker or the Lee. both offer a starter kit which includes the basics however the price difference is pretty substantial. It has been my experience with other tools that you get what you pay for quality wise. Is this the case with reloading presses and equipment??

I want to avoid having to upgrade at a later date if possible so I welcome all opinions and pros/cons of each.

Thanks in advance for all responses.

Mike, for what it's worth, here's a pdf comparing dillon vs lee vs hornady.
http://fatwhiteman.com/files/28524-2...Comparison.pdf

76Highboy · 07-04-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackEagle

Mike, for what it's worth, here's a pdf comparing dillon vs lee vs hornady.
http://fatwhiteman.com/files/28524-2...Comparison.pdf

That is a geat report BlackEagle. Thanks.

aa1911 · 07-04-2012, 10:55 PM

I also own a few drop tubes for them.

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holy smokes! I need to get some more drop tubes made, looks like ya have a few!

my .458 takes on average close to 70gns, my little (one and only) drop tube is too small, I have to half the charge and dump two in each case....

B&M made great stuff, their primer tool is one of the greatest out there

Mike1959 · 07-05-2012, 08:10 AM

thanks blackeagle, great report. thanks to all who have offered an opinion. now to sort through it all.

Kevin Rohrer · 07-05-2012, 02:20 PM

aa1911: There is a guy on Ebay who will make one for you at whatever size you need. The one in my pic that is laying across the bottom row is one of his. It will handle at least 100gr of 7828.

Also, B&M is starting up production again, to include parts and drop tubes.

soundguy · 07-05-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Deacon_Man

I have the Lee Anniversary reloading setup and I am very happy with it.

i gotta hand it to lee.. the classic kit is hard to beat price wise. for a guy wanting to get in cheap... it's an easy door to open! even if you later get other equipment.. I see it as a good one to have as a 2nd or extra setup.. even if it is left dedicated to a specific task or caliber.

oldgunfan · 07-05-2012, 08:16 PM

I would get the RCBS if i were you, I've had my rockchucker for over 20yrs now and even though I now have a redding T-7 turret press I still do all my sizing and depriming with the Rockchucker. No other press on the market has the leverage that a rockchucker has.

soundguy · 07-05-2012, 08:24 PM

i know a gun that broke his wood top bench with a RC when he got a hard stuck case and yanked good on the lever..

the RC do have alot of compound lever action..

aa1911 · 07-05-2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Rohrer

aa1911: There is a guy on Ebay who will make one for you at whatever you need. The one in my pic that is laying across the bottom row is one of his.

Also, B&M is starting up production again, to include parts and drop tubes.

Very good to know!

Thanks for the info, I will be getting some large drop tubes made up. Will need to check out B&M and see what they're making now, pretty sweet. Between me and my father, we have just about everything they made for reloading, I think he has a half dozen or so powder measures and tool box after toolbox full of goodies.

RustyFN · 07-06-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by soundguy

can it be upgraded to a full function progressive with the addition of an add on kit?

No but the RCBS piggyback to add to the RC from what I have read would be anybodys last choice anyway.

soundguy · 07-06-2012, 04:57 PM

why? I havn't read anything deal killing about it?

sting75ray · 07-06-2012, 09:32 PM

Lyman press and RCBS dies here

07-04-2012, 12:27 PM	#26
Waldog V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 155	Re: Which Press is best? 50 BMG requires a GIANT press. Standard reloading presses do not have the ram capacity. RCBS makes a press specifically for the 50 BMG and associated Wildcat cartridges. __________________ I'm the Christian conservative male CNN warned you about!!

07-04-2012, 02:24 PM	#27
X Ring V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 187	Re: Which Press is best? Actually the only 50BMG capable press RCBS makes is the Ammomaster 2, not specifically made for the 50 but for all large and extra large rifle calibers. I have use it to load 25ACP and find the colossal size to actually be amusing. __________________ Load More = Shoot More http://s1096.photobucket.com/albums/g327/Wynn3/

07-04-2012, 04:52 PM	#28
mikld Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 573	Re: Which Press is best? Which is the best car? Which is the best single action revolver? I've been reloading since '69 and haven't read any side-by-side comparisons for any presses. Way too many personal reasons to buy a press. Use common sense and do your own research (visit vendor's sites, reviews, etc.). I'd also suggest you get the ABCs of Reloading, and Lyman's 49th Edition Reloading Handbook and read them and you'll be able to decide which press/equipment best suits your reloading needs. I reloaded with Lee, Lyman, C-H, and Redding presses. All were good and put together good, accurate ammo, all with the same ease of operation. I'm now using a Lee Turret, a C-H 205, and my favorite of all; Lee Loaders... __________________ My Anchor is holding fast.

07-04-2012, 10:55 PM	#31
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,113	Re: Which Press is best? I also own a few drop tubes for them. [/QUOTE] holy smokes! I need to get some more drop tubes made, looks like ya have a few! my .458 takes on average close to 70gns, my little (one and only) drop tube is too small, I have to half the charge and dump two in each case.... B&M made great stuff, their primer tool is one of the greatest out there __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

07-05-2012, 08:10 AM	#32
Mike1959 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Contributor Posts: 187	Re: Which Press is best? thanks blackeagle, great report. thanks to all who have offered an opinion. now to sort through it all. __________________ Mike You've called down the thunder, well now you've got it!

07-05-2012, 02:20 PM	#33
Kevin Rohrer V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 278	Re: Which Press is best? aa1911: There is a guy on Ebay who will make one for you at whatever size you need. The one in my pic that is laying across the bottom row is one of his. It will handle at least 100gr of 7828. Also, B&M is starting up production again, to include parts and drop tubes. __________________ An armed society is a polite society--Robert Heinlein via Jeff Cooper Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA--Life, Varmint Hunters Assn, American Legion, ARCTA, & South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Assn. Last edited by Kevin Rohrer; 07-06-2012 at 04:39 PM..

07-05-2012, 08:16 PM	#35
oldgunfan V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Contributor Posts: 137	Re: Which Press is best? I would get the RCBS if i were you, I've had my rockchucker for over 20yrs now and even though I now have a redding T-7 turret press I still do all my sizing and depriming with the Rockchucker. No other press on the market has the leverage that a rockchucker has.

07-05-2012, 08:24 PM	#36
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,431	Re: Which Press is best? i know a gun that broke his wood top bench with a RC when he got a hard stuck case and yanked good on the lever.. the RC do have alot of compound lever action..

07-06-2012, 04:57 PM	#39
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,431	Re: Which Press is best? why? I havn't read anything deal killing about it?

07-06-2012, 09:32 PM	#40
sting75ray Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,086	Re: Which Press is best? Lyman press and RCBS dies here __________________ [IMG][/IMG]