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J. Valentine
Guest
What do you think of this press as general loading press for non competition ammo.
Where is it made?
Is it as good as an RCBS or Redding?
Where is it made?
Is it as good as an RCBS or Redding?
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The Terminator
Guest
The entire Lyman line is as good as anything out there. As good as RCBS. I was raised on RCBS equipment, a Rockchucker and 505 scale, but my heart has gone to the Lee Classic 4 Hole Turret. If you have the Lyman, stick with it. It uses standard dies and shell holders. Nothing to worry about. 99% of all reloading equipment is way over engineered for strength, because that is what the community wants. This includes the Lyman presses.
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J. Valentine
Guest
Thanks Ted , do you know where the Lyman press is made?
I use RCBS , Simplex , Redding and Arbour presses myself.
However I am going off the new RCBS as I hear they are made in China or at least some parts are. Also the priming post on RCBS and Redding presses seems to be a poor design now.
I need to recommend a press to a friend and I am leaning toward the Lyman because it appears to still have all the same features as an original RCBS once did .
Does the Lyman press go over center like an RCBS does?
I use RCBS , Simplex , Redding and Arbour presses myself.
However I am going off the new RCBS as I hear they are made in China or at least some parts are. Also the priming post on RCBS and Redding presses seems to be a poor design now.
I need to recommend a press to a friend and I am leaning toward the Lyman because it appears to still have all the same features as an original RCBS once did .
Does the Lyman press go over center like an RCBS does?
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Dusty Stevens
Hollow Point Dispenser
I have every press known to man. when I came across an orange crush O frame I unbolted every other press and threw em in a box. for all my non benchrest stuff I only use that press and a dillon for the big boxes
the priming arm works good but I prefer to use a hand tool.
the priming arm works good but I prefer to use a hand tool.
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The Terminator
Guest
I didn't answer about where they are made, because I don't know. I had a Lyman turret a few years ago, I did look it over and could not find that it was imported, but again, I don't know for sure. It sounds like you already have a good bit of experience with loading presses. I hate to hear about RCBS going overseas, that will really hurt them. Most reloaders are patriotic Americans.
I have a Rockchucker out in the garage, and a Lee classic cast 4 hole turret here in the house. Also, a Lee hand press that gets lots of use. I just sold a Lee turret, the old style, and it was a great press. Best - Ted
To add: If you want a good single stage, take a look at the new Lee that has a quick change bushing for he dies, it is really neat. You put each die in a bushing. The bushing quick changes on the press, and you don't have to set the die up every time you remove and re-attach it. Kind of like a turret without the turret, but still has the brevity of a single stage. It is fully cast iron, and is not flimsy or cheap by any means. I am a stickler for quality, and a lot of people bypass Lee products because they are not nearly as expensive as the competition, don't let this fool you. No, I don't work for Lee. I just like their products.
I have a Rockchucker out in the garage, and a Lee classic cast 4 hole turret here in the house. Also, a Lee hand press that gets lots of use. I just sold a Lee turret, the old style, and it was a great press. Best - Ted
To add: If you want a good single stage, take a look at the new Lee that has a quick change bushing for he dies, it is really neat. You put each die in a bushing. The bushing quick changes on the press, and you don't have to set the die up every time you remove and re-attach it. Kind of like a turret without the turret, but still has the brevity of a single stage. It is fully cast iron, and is not flimsy or cheap by any means. I am a stickler for quality, and a lot of people bypass Lee products because they are not nearly as expensive as the competition, don't let this fool you. No, I don't work for Lee.
I just like their products.
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J. Valentine
Guest
Thanks for the replys guys . I also looked ar Cabelas site and they had some positive reviews also.
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wncchester
Guest
I started handloading with a Lyman Spar-T in the mid 60s. Found it lacking after awhile, too much "slop" in the turret for my taste.
Finally bought a Rock Chucker II in the late 80s. It's a good press, mostly, but it only deserves perhaps 30% of it's exhaulted reputation! If I had to replace the RC II tomorrow I'd get a Lyman Orange or Lee Classic Cast. Or, if I could part with the bucks, a Forster CoAx!
Finally bought a Rock Chucker II in the late 80s. It's a good press, mostly, but it only deserves perhaps 30% of it's exhaulted reputation! If I had to replace the RC II tomorrow I'd get a Lyman Orange or Lee Classic Cast. Or, if I could part with the bucks, a Forster CoAx!
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Paul H
Guest
Ditto's on the Forster co-ax. Hands down it is the best single stage press.