Which Reloading Presses Are You Using?

[coleman1495]

Hello,
I have been using a Lee press for years now. It works okay but its time to upgrade.
What press is the Precision crowd using these days?

 

[wolf19534]

Dillion 550B Progressive for pistol and revolver and RCBS Rockchucker single stage for rifle

 

[Shawn_338]

Forester coax

 

[ultimate_monkey]

coax for and long range / precission rifle, rcbs piggy back for pistol and .223

 

[furtaker]

Talon Advanced

 

[New Ventures]

Redding. Think it's the Big Boss II or something
Really solid and tight.

 

[Markus]

Redding. Think it's the Big Boss II or something
Really solid and tight.

I'm using either the big boss 2 or the ultra mag. Really like it. Would like to get a Forester coax but should probably get a Dillion first.

 

[North of 7]

Lee challenger 2000 from 1985. Works.

North

 

[53moose320Elk]

Lee challenger press , couple pro 1000s work for handgun,

 

[Potshot21]

RCBS Rockchucker IV, pretty basic single stage, but good for the novice such as myself!

 

[coleman1495]

I should clarify, I am looking for the a press for precision rifle reloading.

I am looking for something very consistent and tight

 

[Robbs]

I should clarify, I am looking for the a press for precision rifle reloading.

I would recommend the RCBS Rockchucker, but most single stage presses will do the job.

 

[enefgee]

Sinclair makes a nice arbour press, if you're going to go with hand dies - the press itself is very affordable, all the kit you need to make it make a difference (micrometer dies, runout gauges for concentricity, case prep tools etc) will cost a bunch more.

 

[Lee3444]

Lee classic turret press
Works great

 

[mmcintyre1220]

4 Lee pro 1000's for pistol
Lee Classic cast for rifle or big bore pistol
Lee 50 BMG for the obvious

I am going to be selling off all of my pro 1000's this summer for a dillon 650

 

[nowarningshot]

Ancient...original Rockchucker....i have never seen a handle the same....must be 50 years old.
Lyman Tmag
Redding T7

 

[Luis1]

Dillon 650 for 9mm, 223 and rcbs rockchucker IV for 308, 30-06, and 45-70. I also have a Lee classic 4 hole turret for menial tasks such as bullet pulling. The turret is so loose now that it's not really they great for anything else.

 

[marshman]

Talon Advanced

Where did you order it from?

 

[Claytom Magnet]

I'm guessing a 550 isn't accurate enough for precision loads?

 

[Mystic Precision]

Forster CoAx is popular.... have you measured the runout of your ammo while using your LEE?

Dies matter a whole lot more then the press in making precision ammo. Now if the press ram is moving in some wonky pattern, then change for sure. But if moving true and each step produces the results we need, a fancy press isn't going to change or improve anything.

Now if you are working with very large cases like Chey Tac and BMG, then you are asking about mechanical leverage.

If you are truly interested in making better ammo, spend the money on quality milligram scales and better brass prep/maintenance tools.

Gucchi press is not likely to change your results.

Jerry