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mikld · 11-23-2010, 12:50 PM

A lot of nice presses out there; I'd love to have one of those Hollywood "tanks". My bestest press is an old C-H single stage that I believe was made in late 50s or early 60s. I haven't been able to determine just how old she is, only looking at pics. She is still tight and is my go-to press for my "precision" stuff. I paid $13 for her in '86...

Kevin Rohrer · 11-25-2010, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AngelDeville

I have a Bair press I picked up some time ago, no Idea when it was made.

If you contact Pressman at Castboolits and show him a pic of it, he should be able to date it.

And,

BobMcG · 11-26-2010, 06:07 AM

While I no longer have the LEE setup I first bought when I started loading in '73, nor the RCBS Rockchucker Jr. that replaced it in the late '70s, I often wish I hadn't gotten rid of them. Oh well, life has it's priorities. Other than the three sets of Herter dies (.30-40, .30-06, & .35Rem) from the 60s that I hang onto, the only old equipment I have is stuff from the late 19th century and early 20th for loading 12 shotgun shells. There's a lot of vintage equipment that I would really like to own/collect but I just don't have the spare space to keep it. My hat's off to those of you do, the stuff looks great.

snowshooze · 01-29-2011, 02:25 PM

Here's my Senior...
http://f32.yahoofs.com/mapann/1000/s..._____DPljKJtdw
It's my first adventure in a refurbish, inspired by Freebore and Kevin...
This one is now on ebay, but it is a great press. I have a C&H Magnum H in process..and have located a Hollywood Universal which I only hope will turn out as well as Kevin's... it will be a keeper.

Kevin Rohrer · 01-30-2011, 10:26 AM

The shaft on your Senior should shine-up nicely. As it has a tight tolerance with the shellholder ram carrier, I'd disassemble the press and try lightly hand-buffing it w/ a gray (fine) or even white (very fine) Scotchbrite pad and a penetrating oil. Don't use enough force that will cause the dimensions to change.

Smely · 12-13-2011, 11:37 PM

I have just acquired a Texan H3 301 exactly like Freebore's. (Well sort of, mines in pretty bad shape) I'm going to try and restore it but am having trouble getting the lower torsion cylinder that attaches to the pull arm to come out (Freebore you have mail).

jack404 · 12-14-2011, 02:11 AM

just scored a Super Simplex

a Aussie licensed clone of a rock chucker , its in the oil bath at the moment , its ok but rats made a nest in the box over the years its from 1963-4

heres the box

Kevin Rohrer · 12-14-2011, 07:53 AM

I have never seen a Simplex, so am looking forward to seeing pictures.

gun-nut · 12-14-2011, 08:07 AM

The Laymans is one that i picked up at a gun show for $35.00 and restored it.I also have the 7/8-14 thread adapter plate for it as well. The Pacific i just bought from my grandfathers estate. Going to keep it just the way it is. I only have the 2 shell holder for it 30/06 and 45/70.

jack404 · 12-14-2011, 08:10 AM

about two weeks if the weathers fine , if not , sooner

bobnoffs · 03-18-2012, 12:52 PM

in about 1965 i bought a caSE TRIMMER for my 22-250. it was from ''zimmerman''. it still works and only cost a few bucks. still hase the cardboard shipping box it came in. anyone have a case trimmer like this?
bob noffs

korny351 · 03-19-2012, 12:11 PM

Still using my RCBS Rockchucker (stamped '73) and Ohaus 10-10 beam scale that I first started with back in '73 or '74. Looking forward to bringing my Ohaus Duo-Measure back online as well. The powder reservoir broke during a move and I've been unable to find a factory replacement. Took an empty bottle of Propel flavored water and removed the threading on the neck. It actually fits better than the original plastic reservoir. Cut a hole in the bottom and fitted a stopper. Haven't tried it out yet. Hoping that the plastic in the bottle doesn't create a major static issue.

11-23-2010, 12:50 PM	#26
mikld Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 573	Re: Oldest reloading tools. A lot of nice presses out there; I'd love to have one of those Hollywood "tanks". My bestest press is an old C-H single stage that I believe was made in late 50s or early 60s. I haven't been able to determine just how old she is, only looking at pics. She is still tight and is my go-to press for my "precision" stuff. I paid $13 for her in '86... __________________ My Anchor is holding fast.

11-26-2010, 06:07 AM	#28
BobMcG Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Somewhere in the Twilight Zone. Contributor Posts: 1,119	Re: Oldest reloading tools. While I no longer have the LEE setup I first bought when I started loading in '73, nor the RCBS Rockchucker Jr. that replaced it in the late '70s, I often wish I hadn't gotten rid of them. Oh well, life has it's priorities. Other than the three sets of Herter dies (.30-40, .30-06, & .35Rem) from the 60s that I hang onto, the only old equipment I have is stuff from the late 19th century and early 20th for loading 12 shotgun shells. There's a lot of vintage equipment that I would really like to own/collect but I just don't have the spare space to keep it. My hat's off to those of you do, the stuff looks great.

01-29-2011, 02:25 PM	#29
snowshooze Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 5	Re: Oldest reloading tools. Here's my Senior... http://f32.yahoofs.com/mapann/1000/s..._____DPljKJtdw It's my first adventure in a refurbish, inspired by Freebore and Kevin... This one is now on ebay, but it is a great press. I have a C&H Magnum H in process..and have located a Hollywood Universal which I only hope will turn out as well as Kevin's... it will be a keeper.

01-30-2011, 10:26 AM	#30
Kevin Rohrer V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 278	Re: Oldest reloading tools. The shaft on your Senior should shine-up nicely. As it has a tight tolerance with the shellholder ram carrier, I'd disassemble the press and try lightly hand-buffing it w/ a gray (fine) or even white (very fine) Scotchbrite pad and a penetrating oil. Don't use enough force that will cause the dimensions to change. __________________ 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; 01-30-2011 at 10:27 AM..

12-13-2011, 11:37 PM	#31
Smely Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hiram, GA Posts: 1	Re: Oldest reloading tools. I have just acquired a Texan H3 301 exactly like Freebore's. (Well sort of, mines in pretty bad shape) I'm going to try and restore it but am having trouble getting the lower torsion cylinder that attaches to the pull arm to come out (Freebore you have mail).

12-14-2011, 02:11 AM	#32
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Oldest reloading tools. just scored a Super Simplex a Aussie licensed clone of a rock chucker , its in the oil bath at the moment , its ok but rats made a nest in the box over the years its from 1963-4 heres the box Attached Images Last edited by jack404; 12-14-2011 at 02:12 AM..

12-14-2011, 07:53 AM	#33
Kevin Rohrer V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 278	Re: Oldest reloading tools. I have never seen a Simplex, so am looking forward to seeing pictures. __________________ 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; 12-14-2011 at 07:56 AM..

12-14-2011, 08:07 AM	#34
gun-nut Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ohio Contributor Posts: 931	Re: Oldest reloading tools. The Laymans is one that i picked up at a gun show for $35.00 and restored it.I also have the 7/8-14 thread adapter plate for it as well. The Pacific i just bought from my grandfathers estate. Going to keep it just the way it is. I only have the 2 shell holder for it 30/06 and 45/70. Attached Images __________________ Don't retreat just reload.

12-14-2011, 08:10 AM	#35
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Oldest reloading tools. about two weeks if the weathers fine , if not , sooner

03-18-2012, 12:52 PM	#36
bobnoffs Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2	Re: Oldest reloading tools. in about 1965 i bought a caSE TRIMMER for my 22-250. it was from ''zimmerman''. it still works and only cost a few bucks. still hase the cardboard shipping box it came in. anyone have a case trimmer like this? bob noffs

03-19-2012, 12:11 PM	#37
korny351 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 15	Re: Oldest reloading tools. Still using my RCBS Rockchucker (stamped '73) and Ohaus 10-10 beam scale that I first started with back in '73 or '74. Looking forward to bringing my Ohaus Duo-Measure back online as well. The powder reservoir broke during a move and I've been unable to find a factory replacement. Took an empty bottle of Propel flavored water and removed the threading on the neck. It actually fits better than the original plastic reservoir. Cut a hole in the bottom and fitted a stopper. Haven't tried it out yet. Hoping that the plastic in the bottle doesn't create a major static issue.