Would a turret press work ok? - The Firearms Forum

glocknut · 03-06-2004, 12:49 AM

I've been looking at Midways catalog. I like the idea of Reddings Turret press....but a neighbor who reloads said he heard that turret presses can "wobble" when its being used? I assume the bearing that the toolhead thing spins on might have some play in it?

Any opinions?

mike

ACC · 03-06-2004, 10:00 AM

the LEE turret press is better in my opinion. just my 2 cents

glocknut · 03-06-2004, 05:03 PM

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Originally posted by C&R AMMO
the LEE turret press is better in my opinion. just my 2 cents

LEE ?!!

I thought Lee was bottom of the barrel?

A friend of mine had a Lee progressive loader and it was a horrable contraption.....no two powder charges the same...

That classic press they came out with looks good.....but I'd have to keep changing tools on it....?

I don't know what to buy.......
I've looked at the midway catalog...and they've got so many darned things in there.....the only thing i know for sure is that I want a digital scale, not one of those balancing weight scales that have to be perfectly level on a table.......

Reloading looks confusing to someone who has never done it before....

mike

bompa · 03-06-2004, 07:43 PM

I have been using a Lyman T mag press for quite a few years and have had no problems at all.. Can't say how many thousands of rounds that have been reloaded on it..Darn good ammo too..
I like the fact that you can get extra heads and leave dies set up
for fast caliber change.. No screwing around..

gpostal · 03-06-2004, 07:46 PM

i just got my first one ,dillon 550 progresive ,and out of all the ones i have seen i love it

http://dillonprecision.com/default.cfm?

glocknut · 03-07-2004, 01:00 AM

Thats exactly what I'm confused by....

Everyone has a different preference of brands and types...single stage..progressive...turret..

I think I'm just gonna have to buy a cheapie starter kit.....use if for a while...and then figure out what i should have bought once i get a feel for what its actually like to handload ammo.....

mike

Another thing that confuses me is that every reloading manual i've looked at...when i look up 223 rem their data stops at the 64 grain bullet...and i want to load the 69 grain stuff ....

Book suggestions please?
I would be handloading for an AR....

mike

bompa · 03-07-2004, 06:10 AM

Perhaps you should get a single stage press to start with..It is something that you will use forever even if you decide that something else is what you like for most all of your reloading..
As for data on a special bullet check with the manufacturer and they will give you the info for that bullet..Same with the powder makers,check the web sites..

inplanotx · 03-07-2004, 08:15 AM

The Lee book goes to 80 gr. The Hornady book goes to 68 gr. Speer goes to 70 gr.....Nosler goes to 60 gr. Need to find the manufactureres data of the bullet you want to use! Hope this helps.

gpostal · 03-07-2004, 09:57 AM

you can find the lee anniversary kit for around a hundred bucks on ebay and gb

I was going to get a single stage at first ,but I decided after much reading the progressive wasn’t difficult at all ,probably easier and open to less mistakes ,only thing I paid a heck of a lot more for it ,but it has a lifetime no b.s. warranty

glocknut · 03-07-2004, 04:34 PM

I like buying brand new...

I've sat arround and thought about this...I think I might go with that Lee classic press..?

Since "Glocked" brass can't be reloaded....at least not for a Glock anyway....i think i'll stick to cheap bulk 1000 rd boxes from the gunshop for it...
I'll just be handloading for the AR....

I would'nt mind handloading shotgun ammo someday, but I think that is ultra big bucks? Dillons webpage had the progressive loader for arround $800 i think?

Is there such a thing as a single stage press for 12 ga shotgun shells? Can shotgun shells be handloaded for alot less than dillons progressive?

mike

gpostal · 03-07-2004, 05:53 PM

you can get them cheap brand new at auction

i looked at a few shotgun reloaders ,but with the price of a box of shells for a shot gun right now they are not cost effective

inplanotx · 03-07-2004, 08:46 PM

You can get a MEC 600 Jr press for less than $100. I have had one for years and have reloaded better than 10,000 shotshells on it!

glocknut · 03-07-2004, 10:49 PM

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Originally posted by inplanotx
You can get a MEC 600 Jr press for less than $100. I have had one for years and have reloaded better than 10,000 shotshells on it!

How many times can those shot gun shells be reloaded?

mike

inplanotx · 03-07-2004, 11:30 PM

Depends on the hull you use. I used only Winchester AA. Never had a problem. If they were failing, you would see it in the crimp.

JohnK3 · 03-08-2004, 01:05 PM

If you're going to consider a single-stage, look at the ones that can take the 1-1/4x12" dies as well as the standard 7/8x14" dies. That way, you can buy a set of the Hornady Lock'n'Load conversion rings. That way, you set the die up once, then never have to reset it.

http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/858110

swanshot · 03-08-2004, 06:30 PM

I use two single stage presses set up side by side, and a Redding powder thrower. It's not as fast as a progressive, but I never have to worry about consistancy in my loads.

glocknut · 03-08-2004, 09:00 PM

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Originally posted by swanshot
I use two single stage presses set up side by side, and a Redding powder thrower. It's not as fast as a progressive, but I never have to worry about consistancy in my loads.

I was thinking that might be do-able....

That Lee clasic is cheap enough for sure........

mike

bompa · 03-08-2004, 09:28 PM

In the past forty years I have bought a bunch of stuff that was supposed to make reloading easier,simpler or your ammo more accurate..A good portion of these things only helped to empty my wallet.. As I look through the catalogs today there are more of these things than ever and they are more expensive too..
I would tell a new reloader to first buy a manual,nothing wrong with the Lyman, Read it till you understand what is what..Find someone that reloads and pick their brain,ask to be shown how they do it.. Then when you are ready to buy your equiptment ask yourself is this item,everything,something that is needed, will I use this item enough to warant the high cost ??

03-06-2004, 12:49 AM	#1
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Would a turret press work ok? I've been looking at Midways catalog. I like the idea of Reddings Turret press....but a neighbor who reloads said he heard that turret presses can "wobble" when its being used? I assume the bearing that the toolhead thing spins on might have some play in it? Any opinions? mike __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone.... --> Last edited by glocknut; 03-06-2004 at 12:50 AM..

03-06-2004, 10:00 AM	#2
ACC V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 152	turret press the LEE turret press is better in my opinion. just my 2 cents

03-07-2004, 01:00 AM	#6
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Thats exactly what I'm confused by.... Everyone has a different preference of brands and types...single stage..progressive...turret.. I think I'm just gonna have to buy a cheapie starter kit.....use if for a while...and then figure out what i should have bought once i get a feel for what its actually like to handload ammo..... mike Another thing that confuses me is that every reloading manual i've looked at...when i look up 223 rem their data stops at the 64 grain bullet...and i want to load the 69 grain stuff .... Book suggestions please? I would be handloading for an AR.... mike __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

03-07-2004, 08:15 AM	#8
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	The Lee book goes to 80 gr. The Hornady book goes to 68 gr. Speer goes to 70 gr.....Nosler goes to 60 gr. Need to find the manufactureres data of the bullet you want to use! Hope this helps. __________________

03-07-2004, 04:34 PM	#10
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	I like buying brand new... I've sat arround and thought about this...I think I might go with that Lee classic press..? Since "Glocked" brass can't be reloaded....at least not for a Glock anyway....i think i'll stick to cheap bulk 1000 rd boxes from the gunshop for it... I'll just be handloading for the AR.... I would'nt mind handloading shotgun ammo someday, but I think that is ultra big bucks? Dillons webpage had the progressive loader for arround $800 i think? Is there such a thing as a single stage press for 12 ga shotgun shells? Can shotgun shells be handloaded for alot less than dillons progressive? mike __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

03-06-2004, 07:43 PM	#4
bompa V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 118	I have been using a Lyman T mag press for quite a few years and have had no problems at all.. Can't say how many thousands of rounds that have been reloaded on it..Darn good ammo too.. I like the fact that you can get extra heads and leave dies set up for fast caliber change.. No screwing around..

03-06-2004, 07:46 PM	#5
gpostal Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,552	i just got my first one ,dillon 550 progresive ,and out of all the ones i have seen i love it http://dillonprecision.com/default.cfm?

03-07-2004, 06:10 AM	#7
bompa V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 118	Perhaps you should get a single stage press to start with..It is something that you will use forever even if you decide that something else is what you like for most all of your reloading.. As for data on a special bullet check with the manufacturer and they will give you the info for that bullet..Same with the powder makers,check the web sites..

03-07-2004, 09:57 AM	#9
gpostal Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,552	you can find the lee anniversary kit for around a hundred bucks on ebay and gb I was going to get a single stage at first ,but I decided after much reading the progressive wasn’t difficult at all ,probably easier and open to less mistakes ,only thing I paid a heck of a lot more for it ,but it has a lifetime no b.s. warranty

03-07-2004, 05:53 PM	#11
gpostal Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,552	you can get them cheap brand new at auction i looked at a few shotgun reloaders ,but with the price of a box of shells for a shot gun right now they are not cost effective

03-07-2004, 08:46 PM	#12
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	You can get a MEC 600 Jr press for less than $100. I have had one for years and have reloaded better than 10,000 shotshells on it! __________________

03-07-2004, 11:30 PM	#14
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Depends on the hull you use. I used only Winchester AA. Never had a problem. If they were failing, you would see it in the crimp. __________________

03-08-2004, 01:05 PM	#15
JohnK3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,636	If you're going to consider a single-stage, look at the ones that can take the 1-1/4x12" dies as well as the standard 7/8x14" dies. That way, you can buy a set of the Hornady Lock'n'Load conversion rings. That way, you set the die up once, then never have to reset it. http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/858110

03-08-2004, 06:30 PM	#16
swanshot Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Perth western australia Posts: 1,436	I use two single stage presses set up side by side, and a Redding powder thrower. It's not as fast as a progressive, but I never have to worry about consistancy in my loads. __________________ If you don't bleed you haven't bin trying

03-08-2004, 09:28 PM	#18
bompa V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 118	In the past forty years I have bought a bunch of stuff that was supposed to make reloading easier,simpler or your ammo more accurate..A good portion of these things only helped to empty my wallet.. As I look through the catalogs today there are more of these things than ever and they are more expensive too.. I would tell a new reloader to first buy a manual,nothing wrong with the Lyman, Read it till you understand what is what..Find someone that reloads and pick their brain,ask to be shown how they do it.. Then when you are ready to buy your equiptment ask yourself is this item,everything,something that is needed, will I use this item enough to warant the high cost ??