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  1. 11-17-2009, 12:48 PM #1
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    A.A. Easton "Big Giant" press

    Anyone have any info on this press? I had one given to me, doesn't appear to have any shellholders with it, but the press is in excellent condition. Maybe I'll find shellholders farther down in the box of goodies that came with it. Thanks!
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  2. 11-17-2009, 01:12 PM #2
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  3. 11-17-2009, 03:38 PM #3
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    I'll try to get some up, but homework is taking priority right now.
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    I will bet that Pressman has some info fire off a pm to him.
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    The Big Giant is an improved version of the Little Giant. Came out about 1949 and lasted till? Not much written about it.
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    Stupid computer (its never my fault). Pushed the wrong button.
    The Easton Super Giant seemed to take over the companies efforts somewhere around 1950-51. Big giant dissapeared from advertising after that.
    Most of the company history is from tracking as run in the American Rifleman. It is probably important that there are numerous address changes.

    Pictures are primer post and shellholder follwed by the press itself.
    Ken
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  7. 11-26-2009, 01:48 PM #7
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    Thanks Pressman - that's what I have. It appears that the priming tool is there, but I haven't located any shellholders for it. Is there any other use for this press? Or would anyone like it for the cost of shipping? I don't really have a use for it w/o shellholders. Do you suppose there is any way to modify or use it with a Lee sizing kit?
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  8. 11-26-2009, 01:56 PM #8
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    Super Giant

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  9. 11-26-2009, 10:14 PM #9
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  10. 11-28-2009, 01:19 PM #10
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    The press has been claimed. I have an old Rockchucker and a new Co-Ax on the bench, I really don't have a NEED for this press, plus I can't find shellholders for it.
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