I got a 2nd press and I blamed CGNers - LOL

Mudduck

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I originally started with a RCBS pressabout 14 years ago and a few years later sold it to purchase a Forster Coax press which I have been very happy with and never looked back ( I only load for rifle and not pistol). On occasion I was tempted to get a 2nd press but rationalized I really dont have space for it. But as I kept reading posts and comments from CGN members I decided I NEEDED a Redding T-7 turret press, ... AND I found out about Inline Fabrications base plate and changeable press plates so I would not need extra space. When my wife asked me WHY I needed another press? I explained to her its like when women go window shopping and they end up coming back with items they never intended to purchase but suddenly need. ( I got an eye roll)
I explained that I was not planning on it because I was only reading posts from other CGNers .......... but on the bright side if there is a zombie apocalypse Ill be well prepared to keep up with my personal demand for ammo.

I really am looking forward to trying out the T-7 - for reloading my 45-70 Gov. Its certainly a beefy press!
 
When I was swaging bullets, I had 3 Rock Chuckers mounted on my bench plus a Hornady Progressive for pistol loading. Now, I have a lifetime supply of swaged bullets and my focus has changed to BPCR shooting, my bench now mounts 1 RCBS Rock Chucker, 1 Lyman Turret and 1 Redding T-7. As much as I love my Rock Chucker, (first press and still with me after 50 + yrs) I'm equally fond of my T-7. No regrets spending the money!
The Lyman is permanently set up for 45-70. The T-7 has the 50-70 die set leaving 4 stations for whatever 40 cal rifle I need to load for. The Rock Chucker is there for heavy re-sizing and case forming.
 
$200 worth of Inline Fab plates was definitely worth it to me. I wish I would have thought far enough ahead to get a blank then i got these

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I have several presses, lead pots, molds, tumblers, case prep machines, as well as other often used shop tools. My shop is one of the places where shooting buddies gather in the off season to for case prep, reloading, and social drinks. For the half dozen guys who don't have tools and presses and want to use mine there is a donation jar that is always full of five and ten dollar bills that pays for new machines, tumbling media, cleaning supplies, and repair/replacement of loading equipment.

Its all good.
 
Poor guy..only two press…f:P:got a Dillon 550B, a XL650, a Dillon Super 1050, a Area 419 Zero turret press and a Redding Big Boss. Could not live without all of them..:)
 
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Janeau said:
Poor guy..only two press…f:P:got a Dillon 550B, a XL650, a Dillon Super 1050, a Area 419 Zero turret press and a Redding Big Boss. Could not live without all of them..:)
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I was thinking rookie. I probably have 7 different companies covered and at least three with doubles. Nice to have stuff set up and ready to use without changing anything. I discovered Dillon about two years ago with my first 550B and I just keep adding to it. I don’t seem to need much of an excuse to buy another press. I collect Lyman so have them well covered.
 
Mudduck said:
I originally started with a RCBS pressabout 14 years ago and a few years later sold it to purchase a Forster Coax press which I have been very happy with and never looked back ( I only load for rifle and not pistol). On occasion I was tempted to get a 2nd press but rationalized I really dont have space for it. But as I kept reading posts and comments from CGN members I decided I NEEDED a Redding T-7 turret press, ... AND I found out about Inline Fabrications base plate and changeable press plates so I would not need extra space. When my wife asked me WHY I needed another press? I explained to her its like when women go window shopping and they end up coming back with items they never intended to purchase but suddenly need. ( I got an eye roll)
I explained that I was not planning on it because I was only reading posts from other CGNers .......... but on the bright side if there is a zombie apocalypse Ill be well prepared to keep up with my personal demand for ammo.

I really am looking forward to trying out the T-7 - for reloading my 45-70 Gov. Its certainly a beefy press!
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Only two? Rookie. - dan
 
Mudduck said:
LOL - some of us are late bloomers but with ADHD I am very focused until ....... I see something else so multiple presses in front of me ..... we'll Im not certain I could trust those handholds LOL
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Only kidding. I started with one only as well, then "needed" this, that and the other. 40 years later I have 6 on the bench and two others set up for mobile reloading. Its a creeping disease. - dan
 
Love Inline Fabrication.
5 presses and 1 Lock-N-Load® Power Case Prep Center on their quick change base plates to go on on 9 3/4" tall Ultramount quick change stand really reduces bench space needed. I use two double storage docks.
 
diopter said:
Love Inline Fabrication.
5 presses and 1 Lock-N-Load® Power Case Prep Center on their quick change base plates to go on on 9 3/4" tall Ultramount quick change stand really reduces bench space needed. I use two double storage docks.
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Im looking forward to getting mine installed - waiting for one more baseplate and then Ill install it all
 
Lightweight.

I have 8 presses and well over $700 worth of Inline Fabrication plates etc. I put all my powder measures and case trimmer on IF plates as well. ;)
 
Does this fall under reloading over kill? I know I’ve got stuff I had to get,,, but will probably never use ;)
 
MRP said:
Does this fall under reloading over kill? I know I’ve got stuff I had to get,,, but will probably never use ;)
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Nope.

Every one of my presses gets used regularly to at least semi-regularly. Each one performs a unique to semi-unique roll and some are set up for specific cartridges or tasks.
 
well I only have 3 presses on the bench

one I never really use but its there just in case I need it

the main 2 I use are both RCBS, one RS2 and a RS5

I also have a few other presses just kicking around the reloading room.
 
My old reloading space grew organically over a 25 year period, with no thought to organization. As a result it ended up a crowded and disorganized mess, with 6 presses installed simultaneously.

When we moved, I vowed to make the new reloading room organized and semi-thought out from the get go. I have two base plates to allow two presses or a press and a tool installed at the same time. There is wall docking space for everything so I can start from a clean loading bench every time. Cannot tell you how much of a difference this makes to keeping the bench clutter free and clean.
 
I Dont Care About You said:
My old reloading space grew organically over a 25 year period, with no thought to organization. As a result it ended up a crowded and disorganized mess, with 6 presses installed simultaneously.

When we moved, I vowed to make the new reloading room organized and semi-thought out from the get go. I have two base plates to allow two presses or a press and a tool installed at the same time. There is wall docking space for everything so I can start from a clean loading bench every time. Cannot tell you how much of a difference this makes to keeping the bench clutter free and clean.
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I'm in the same boat. Going to try this method when I move. - dan
 
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