corbin

[wilecoyote]

for sale, uncommon here, used, quite costly, o.c._
I know nothing first-hand about Corbin presses, therefore
I ask if in some way this C. press can make some real difference :
I'm on swaging, (or better playing with) .44magnum jacketed bullets from .40S&W cases only, with standard dies, using my Ammomaster RCBS.
I don't plain produce/swage serious rifle bullets in my future, if any_
if someone know which model is the press in the photo, and more or less the retail price new, if can accept standard dies, etc., I could have some idea about if make the deal or not_
any info really welcome/thanks to all

[Pipefitter]

That is the "mega mite" press. As for price you will have to look at Corbin's website as I got mine about 30 years ago.

[garandsrus]

That is a CSP-1. The mega mite is an even bigger press. Here is the info: http://www.corbins.com/csp-1.htm

Current price is $949 from his web site.

I have one and it is very nice. They will work with standard 7/8x14 dies and shell holders. However, they are really made to work with the Corbin S series of dies for swaging. The press features an auto eject mechanism that works very well when using the S dies.

[wilecoyote]

thank about the answers_ now I can better search directly etc._
(but other comments, if any, will be welcome anyway !)

[Sasquatch-1]

I bought one of these years ago, used. Best investment I ever made for swaging. I use a lot less effort than with a loading press. Dies have gotten obscenely expensive. A 3 die set will run about $800.00 and up. You may want to check out this page for prices:

https://www.swagedies.com/mm5/mercha...ry_Code=SSWAGE

[wilecoyote]

I bought one of these years ago, used. Best investment I ever made for swaging. I use a lot less effort than with a loading press. Dies have gotten obscenely expensive. A 3 die set will run about $800.00 and up. You may want to check out this page for prices:
https://www.swagedies.com/mm5/mercha...ry_Code=SSWAGE

...dies belong to a different spending orientation which would not be justified by my needs, leave alone my wallet_
but above all, I wonder if the CSP-1, even used/half retail price, will really change my life compared to the Ammomaster, which for now works without problems_ (...doubts...)

[Sasquatch-1]

...dies belong to a different spending orientation which would not be justified by my needs, leave alone my wallet_
but above all, I wonder if the CSP-1, even used/half retail price, will really change my life compared to the Ammomaster, which for now works without problems_ (...doubts...)

I am not sure if you would gain any advantages using it like a loading press. If you ever think you might get the Corbin dies, the price of the press will only go up in the future.

[wilecoyote]

I am not sure if you would gain any advantages using it like a loading press. If you ever think you might get the Corbin dies, the price of the press will only go up in the future.

Sasquatch-1, I apologize for having expressed myself with little clarity, and maybe I should have posted my thread straight in the swaging section.
the possible purchase (and my related doubts) concerned the use in the swaging .40 cases to produce sjsp .44 bullets only, where I currently get by with the ammomaster_
if I bought the used Corbin, however I would use standard adapted or homemade dies and self-made punches, etc., the same tools I use on my ammomaster_
(I don't foresee purchases of Corbin dies due to costs today, so probably even less in the future)_
regarding precision loading, I use other more suitable dies&presses, anyway_
Thank you for any thoughts or opinions on the matter...

[Sasquatch-1]

Sasquatch-1, I apologize for having expressed myself with little clarity, and maybe I should have posted my thread straight in the swaging section.
the possible purchase (and my related doubts) concerned the use in the swaging .40 cases to produce sjsp .44 bullets only, where I currently get by with the ammomaster_
if I bought the used Corbin, however I would use standard adapted or homemade dies and self-made punches, etc., the same tools I use on my ammomaster_
(I don't foresee purchases of Corbin dies due to costs today, so probably even less in the future)_
regarding precision loading, I use other more suitable dies&presses, anyway_
Thank you for any thoughts or opinions on the matter...

I would say if you can afford it buy it. Compared to a Rock Chucker, the strokes are a lot easier. I found I needed less pressure using the "S" press.

[wilecoyote]

... again thank you very much!