Smart Reloader; any opinions on them?

tokguy

tokguy

CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Rating - 100%
93   0   0
Location
Buffalo Republic
I'm requiring a BIG press to form and reload 577 Snider.
Having seen that the 'Smart Reloader' brand has a suitably sized press; I'm wondering if anyone here has an opinion, good / bad on them.
They do seem heavy at 15 lb's but I'm not planning on reloading thousands of rounds, so I think I can handle the exercise.
But if they seem a total POS, I would take that opinion to heart before ordering one. Read some reviews saying they are made in China junk, but the big presses are hard to find. I'm a Lee user ( I know...amateur ) and I don't mind Lee; seems as though there are few outfits that sell the BIG press ( 1.25" / 12 TPI) though.
Thanks
Tokguy
 
Last edited:
See, I'm smarter already, I thought Lee was the odd one out with the 1.25" threads. I'll keep my eyes open for a Rockchucker.
Thanks Bearhunter.
 
Spawn-Inc said:
needs a press for 1 1/4 - 12 size dies.
Click to expand...

tokguy said:
See, I'm smarter already, I thought Lee was the odd one out with the 1.25" threads. I'll keep my eyes open for a Rockchucker.
Thanks Bearhunter.
Click to expand...

Like you, I looked around for a Smartreloader press last year. Between Youtube and firearms forums, all I found was negative reviews. There is a consensus that they are junk. Better to pay a little more and get a quality product that you'll have for life.
 
Didn't one of the sponsoring dealers here post some demo pics a few weeks back of a Big press they were market testing ? 50 BMG capable with no issues or swearing required. Looked like it was quality all over. just can't remember who it was though.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom