The press itself is absolutely fantastic, it has great leverage and a very good design (much better than there previous turrets). It does not cam-over like their older models which is a major...
Type: Posts; User: Ozark Howler
Forum: Reloading Equipment
The press itself is absolutely fantastic, it has great leverage and a very good design (much better than there previous turrets). It does not cam-over like their older models which is a major...
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
I recently contacted Hogdon about using H380 in smaller (204 Ruger) capacity cases.....haven't heard back as of yet
Forum: Factory & Surplus Powder
I have an opportunity to purchase some Hogdon H380 powder at a great price. Since no load data appears for the 204 Ruger using H380, I looked at the 222 Rem. Mag (parent case of the 204) and found a...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Obviously something is wrong at RCBS "design and innovation meetings", It appears that they are reinventing the wheel and keep coming up with just another wheel. It just might be beneficial for RCBS...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
All presses are clamped to the bench when needed, the others live on a shelf under the bench
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Sounds like operator error, I have this Lee Turret Classic that loads 45ACP flawlessly
Forum: Special Projects
I had a 257 Roberts Ackley Improved built on a commercial 98 action and Bishop stock, built by Harry McGowen himself in the late 60's. I think I paid about $300 at the time and used it for many...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
My RCBS inertia puller finally wore out after many many years of use (aluminum collet wore out, cracks here and there) , rather than replace with another one, I opted to go with the RCBS collet die...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Never liked presses that leaned back, seem to make seating awkward, the RCBS A2 gives the user an option to position the angle of the press......still the best press RCBS ever made!
Forum: Reloading Equipment
From my experience I've found that most people that have a negative opinion of Lee single stage presses have never owned one. I've used the Lee CC and found it to be as good as any, and better...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I think we're back to what is the best press issue again....As for me, my original purchased (in 1967 for about $65 bucks) RCBS A2 is still loading top quality loads, I have owned and sold many many...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I agree with Handshaker, I recently switched from Hornady (lathe type) trimmer to the Lee Quick Trim & Die trimmer, best upgrade in years (IMO)
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I think it would be better to not limit your self to just the two mentioned presses. There are a number of other good choices out there, I would also look at Redding's and the Lee Cast series. Some...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
RCBS Summit Single Stage Press Review (previously posted a while back)
Being a fan of single stage presses (and I’ve owned quite a few), I decided to pick up a RCBS Summit single stage press and...
Forum: Factory Rifles
Do yourself a favor and check out Brownell's Howa 1500 barreled actions, they currently have 308 barreled actions on sale (around $300 bucks), you can then pick and choose what kind of stock you want...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
None other than the famous Herter's Super 3, ordered one while in the Army (1965). Still have the press along with some other Herter's stuff. Today it's retired, originally loaded .308 Win, .221 Rem...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
I have both the RCBS inertia and press mounted collet puller, I much prefer the collet puller (no banging, no mess).
Forum: Reloading Equipment
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After looking at the pics (above), I see that no "A" letter appeared, but rather just Oroville, Calif. Note the reversed toggle linkage allowing only up...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
From memory ?? I believe it was just an A, I have some close up pics somewhere, If I find them I'll post them, also this press was an upstroke operation only. Actually ended up selling it to a guy in...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
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These were repainted from a group of four A series I purchased a few years ago.
I find it hard to believe RCBS could not produce A series today considering they did developed and...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
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A few that I've owned, still have one left, from my experience either model (with or without bushing) perform exceptionally well, too bad RCBS hasn't figured out why this model is still so...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
You may want to look at the new Lyman Brass Smith All-American 8 station turret press before you make any purchases. It looks like Lyman has finally joined the 21st century in reloading press...
Forum: Factory Rifles
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Just recently upgraded a Savage 12FV with a new Boyd's VTH laminate, never like the plastic stuff. The barreled action was nearly a perfect drop-in with the barrel free floated, the only...
Forum: Vintage Reloading Gear
Nice press, here's one I re-painted a few years ago......sold it!...should have kept it
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |