New Reloading Press - From Bald Eagle

[RCE1]

Yes, although some are conflicted by the Chinese Connection when dealing with Grizzly, I've bought several things from them and have found it all pretty usable. When faced with the decision of buying a (potentially) clapped out piece of USA made power tool or getting a brand new one from Grizzly, I have often chosen the latter. Some have had their difficulties, but I've always gotten what I thought very good quality/cost from them and attentive customer service if there are issues. I respect Shiraz for taking his personal interests and making them into business opportunities.

[jmorris]

Yes, although some are conflicted by the Chinese Connection when dealing with Grizzly, I've bought several things from them and have found it all pretty usable.

Yeah, it’s actually getting pretty hard to own anything that doesn’t have some part of it made there.

[tazman]

Grizzly is where I purchased my Bartlein 5R barrel for my bench rifle. They delivered it very quickly.

[rda72927]

Grizzly has been using that green hammer tone finish for decades on most of their tools.

Very correct, I've had a table saw for 15 years that has the same finish on it. (off topic) It is such a perfect clone of the Delta, that a Delta Uni-Fence fits it great.

[1browski]

It does look pretty stout. I still use my herters C press when i dont feel like removing seater dies off the rock chucker. I do like the easy access from all angles on them though. I definitely dont need another press though.

[Kevin Rohrer]

Hmm. Not designed for tall cartridges. A C-press, so it won't work well for tasks like resizing 7.62mm MG brass. It looks useful for small to medium brass.

Chinese made? If so, Fail.

[Kevin Rohrer]

Yeah, it’s actually getting pretty hard to own anything that doesn’t have some part of it made there.

There is NOTHING on my bench made wholly or in-part in China. Guaranteed.

[EDG]

That open C frame is a bad and obsolete design configuration. With a heavy load that frame will spring open like it was made of jello.
Apparently the designer knows little of strength of materials or stress analysis.

[EDG]

There is NOTHING on my bench made wholly or in-part in China. Guaranteed.

You would be amazed at how much better a RCBS A2 or a Big Max is compared to all those old Hollywood boat anchors. You are using very obsolete equipment compared to presses with real mechanical advantage.

[RIHP]

There is nothing on your bench that's been made since Eisenhower was president.

[NavyVet1959]

There is NOTHING on my bench made wholly or in-part in China. Guaranteed.

Even those scissors in the upper left corner of the photo? Or that rubber ducky?

Even things that claim to be made in the US will often have smaller parts that are made overseas. Is there anything on the bench that is even slightly electrically controlled / electronic? Have you torn it down and looked at the origin if every small electronic part in it? It's quite possible that there will be parts that you will not be able to determine their country of origin. For example, resistors in electrical circuits -- they are so small that there is no way that they could put a country of origin on them or even a manufacturer.

[john.k]

A C press can be OK if the shellholder is given enough freedom to avoid any sideload on the case as the frame flexes..........has no one ever heard of a tiebar....all the old C presses had a removable tiebar . As anyone who has ever used a c frame arbor press can tell,the frame also flexes off to one side,and needs stiffening at the sides of the C.......which the oldtime makers also allowed for......Price is waaaay to much,under $100 might sell.........................I meant to ask.....where is your computer made?

[Traffer]

A C press can be OK if the shellholder is given enough freedom to avoid any sideload on the case as the frame flexes..........has no one ever heard of a tiebar....all the old C presses had a removable tiebar . As anyone who has ever used a c frame arbor press can tell,the frame also flexes off to one side,and needs stiffening at the sides of the C.......which the oldtime makers also allowed for......Price is waaaay to much,under $100 might sell.........................I meant to ask.....where is your computer made?

I agree. It looks really nice and I am sure it will do a nice job with most applications. But the price is way to high and it does not have much leverage.
My $100 press is good to go for swaging. I would be surprised if you could swage with this unit.

[Kevin Rohrer]

You would be amazed at how much better a RCBS A2 or a Big Max is compared to all those old Hollywood boat anchors. You are using very obsolete equipment compared to presses with real mechanical advantage.

Unlike some, I don't have thread-arms or am a panty-waist, and have no problems doing anything w/ my "obsolete equipment" just as quickly as those w/ newer, "better" equipment. I always laugh at those of you who complain of having problems resizing anything bigger than .25ACP. And besides, my heirs will laugh all the way to the bank when they sell them.

[jmorris]

There is NOTHING on my bench made wholly or in-part in China. Guaranteed.

How much do you want to bet on that?

What are we looking at in this area (is that a free give away clock beside the powder scale and radio back there) and could you set the camera you took the photo with on the bench while you move the 10-10 scale or the device you used to post it here? :P

[David2011]

As others have mentioned, the power of this press is lacking. The leverage provided by the widely spaced pivot position and handle position looks like it's best suited for neck sizing. I'm also wondering if the bosses for the top end of the links are beefy enough. It looks good for bench rest shooters but nit for general reloading. I would rather have my Rock Chucker II.

[pressonregardless]

I think I'd pass on this one but sure would like to see more about that new Lyman turret
that kinda' looks like a T-7.

[Kevin Rohrer]

How much do you want to bet on that?

What are we looking at in this area (is that a free give away clock beside the powder scale and radio back there) and could you set the camera you took the photo with on the bench while you move the 10-10 scale or the device you used to post it here? :P

Sorry, I thought the topic was reloading presses. Mea Culpa.

[NavyVet1959]

Sorry, I thought the topic was reloading presses. Mea Culpa.

Well, it was until you stated, "There is NOTHING on my bench made wholly or in-part in China. Guaranteed." and posted a photo of your bench.

At that point, it became a challenge...

[OS OK]

Well, it was until you stated, "There is NOTHING on my bench made wholly or in-part in China. Guaranteed." and posted a photo of your bench.

At that point, it became a challenge...

One of the old 'put foot in mouth' routines...funny! . . .

I think he was thinking of his steel though...ooops!

Never challenge this crowd! Keep your PRIDE in your pocket too...hey...he runs a pretty clean bench...can't say that for loads of others who post bench pictures!