reloading help - The Firearms Forum

tthompson1974 · 10-22-2011, 09:36 PM

does anyone see a problem using two presses one to size one to seat . im only loading for one gun .was just gonna leave it set up . thanks

rcairflr · 10-22-2011, 09:38 PM

Should not be any problem. If I had two presses, I'd do the same thing.

Gabob · 10-22-2011, 09:47 PM

Did it for years. Works well.

CampingJosh · 10-22-2011, 10:05 PM

You could definitely use two presses if you wanted to, but using a turret press would be faster and easier.

gun-nut · 10-23-2011, 12:11 AM

I started out on 1 single press then went to 3. 1st one was used for the depriming and sizing. 2nd one for the belling of the mouth. The 3rd one for setting the bullet and crimping. I did just fine with 3 It did save time till i got the Laymans T-Mag II. I still use the T-Mag for rifle ammo and now a proud owner of the LNL press that i use for the hand gun ammo. I still have all 3 single stage presses. I now use them for sizing cast bullets and for them cases that are military machine gun ammo. I have found that they have thicker walls and need more force to size. That way if i brake the Lee single stage press i am not out of a crap load of money and are cheep to replace.

howlnmad · 10-23-2011, 08:35 AM

No problem at all. As was suggested, a turret press would be easier and faster.

10-22-2011, 09:36 PM	#1
tthompson1974 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: central pa Posts: 26	reloading help does anyone see a problem using two presses one to size one to seat . im only loading for one gun .was just gonna leave it set up . thanks -->

10-22-2011, 09:38 PM	#2
rcairflr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,317	Re: reloading help Should not be any problem. If I had two presses, I'd do the same thing.

10-22-2011, 09:47 PM	#3
Gabob Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW GA CSA Posts: 1,160	Re: reloading help Did it for years. Works well. __________________ NRA Endowment Member Keep Your Powder Dry

10-22-2011, 10:05 PM	#4
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,787	Re: reloading help You could definitely use two presses if you wanted to, but using a turret press would be faster and easier. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

10-23-2011, 12:11 AM	#5
gun-nut Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ohio Contributor Posts: 931	Re: reloading help I started out on 1 single press then went to 3. 1st one was used for the depriming and sizing. 2nd one for the belling of the mouth. The 3rd one for setting the bullet and crimping. I did just fine with 3 It did save time till i got the Laymans T-Mag II. I still use the T-Mag for rifle ammo and now a proud owner of the LNL press that i use for the hand gun ammo. I still have all 3 single stage presses. I now use them for sizing cast bullets and for them cases that are military machine gun ammo. I have found that they have thicker walls and need more force to size. That way if i brake the Lee single stage press i am not out of a crap load of money and are cheep to replace. __________________ Don't retreat just reload.

10-23-2011, 08:35 AM	#6
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,566	Re: reloading help No problem at all. As was suggested, a turret press would be easier and faster. __________________