area 419 Zero press vs Redding turret press

[powdergun]

I like the idea of a turret press. My first press was an old Lyman turret that served me for many years until the stud that holds the turret snapped. I fixed it but basically had to turn it in to a basic single stage press.

The two presses listed in the title are just a wee bit different in price to say the least. My main question is about how the turrets attach. The 419 looks to be absolutely bullet proof in terms of ever breaking. Is the redding turret equally bullet proof ? In other words is the Zero press worth the coin ?

 

[hend238]

I had a Redding T7 and loved it. Great press and very very solid. I'd say it's just as bullet proof as the Zero. I sold a few of my presses, including the T7, and bought the Zero. That was last year sometime. It's awesome. Is it THAT much better than the T7? No, I don't think so but I like nice things and justified buying it by selling a ton of old reloading equipment. I kept my old Rock Chucker though and it'll do what the Zero can't. Which is get real aggressive with bumping case shoulders back. There's some spring back in the Zero's shell holder because of the oring in the stack up that allows for self alignment. It's my only complaint but rarely is an issue.