Thread: Need a new press, any opinions?

Big enough for jeffery

Cheers @Gibo, I'll probably need the big boss as a loaded .404 Jeffery is a smidge over 90mm.

Originally Posted by stug

Cheers @Gibo, I'll probably need the big boss as a loaded .404 Jeffery is a smidge over 90mm.

Stu I'm sure mine is the big boss and I just measured the gap it's same as Gibos but press is stronger. The raptor is 120mm oal and I reload with ease so the .404 will be piss easy.


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Big boss 2 is 96.5mm

Got the rock crusher if you want a look /play

I have three Lee Classic Cast, started with the 50 Cal one then got a normal one, liked them so much I got another 50 Cal set.

Big, strong & cheap.

No problem with the 50 BMG, 375 CT imp & even longer 385 Terminator

Have you looked at the new hornady iron press im looking at getting one in a couple of months after my Stewart island trip

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

I have three Lee Classic Cast, started with the 50 Cal one then got a normal one, liked them so much I got another 50 Cal set.

Big, strong & cheap.

No problem with the 50 BMG, 375 CT imp & even longer 385 Terminator

They alloy or iron?

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

They alloy or iron?

Apparently made from recycled/upcycled/repurposed railway lines so cast iron

Redding ultra mag. Plenty of space and plenty of leverage as well as being stupidly strong.

I've just read this enter thread as I'm in the market for my first press.
Just like to thank all for there imput as it has been most informative

Had a big day on Saturday on my Lee anniversary single stage (900 rounds). During the many hours at the bench, I did wonder how much longer it will last. Have had approximately 8,000 round assembled with it.

I have broken a couple parts in the part, but have some extra parts I've brought back from the US on various trips over the year. Will get a Progressive shortly, but will get another single stage too (maybe RCBS or similar).

Saturday's effort below:

Loading pistol or .223 for my AR on a single stage would do my head in.
You have certainly earned yourself the right to buy a decent progressive😆

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I like my Lyman cast steel/iron.... but then I havent really used any others and I only load pretty normal cals.
I would not buy an alloy press of any brand.

Originally Posted by R93

Loading pistol or .223 for my AR on a single stage would do my head in.
You have certainly earned yourself the right to buy a decent progressive

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So much this!
The last lot of 1000 223 I loaded took well under a hour on a mates 1050.
Single stage is only for low volume rounds or load development for me these days-time is just to valuable!