Press Information

[jonkzak]

I am looking for information on an article that I read several years ago where a gentleman built a swaging / reloading press out of a single piece of hex stock. I think the flat to flat dimension on the blank was 4". If you know the link to this article I would really appreciate it.

In the article the builder milled out the access opening and with a common bored ram hole and threaded top hole. He had a working press with minimal parts that would be, in my mind rather robust.

Once found I am willing to draw up some dimensional drawings to share if there is enough interest.

Thanks,

Jonkzak

[BT Sniper]

Think the press and thread your talking about was built by ElkHunter here. Search his posts should be able to find it.

[scrapcan]

here is the original thread. You may have to ask elk hunter for pictures

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=47506&highlight=swaging+press

[elk hunter]

Here's a couple of pictures. Pretty simple stuff.

[jonkzak]

That's the ticket. Thanks guys, and of course Elk Hunter. Since you've made it how has the performance been?

Thanks,

Jonkzak

[deltaenterprizes]

Similar to the Herters 9 ton press and dies.

[riorider]

Would this be the Herters 9 ton press you are refering too?

[elk hunter]

That's the ticket. Thanks guys, and of course Elk Hunter. Since you've made it how has the performance been?

Thanks,

Jonkzak


It works fine, the only thing I would change is the size (height) of the opening and the length of stroke by say one-half to three quarters of an inch, as it is a bit tight when making 400 grain .416 bullets.

And yes, it is nothing more than an oversize Herters nine ton.

[scrapcan]

elk hunter

is that a 416 made form cut down and de rimmed 30-30 brass? That is pretty nice work. Thanks for sharing once again.

[Pressman]

RIORIDER you have a Herter's 9 ton press.
Ken