The Dust Collector
07-16-2007, 10:05 PM
:confused: I've seen many B&M Visable powder measures on eBay going for considerable prices and as well hearing rave attributes for them. I have 2 of these and purchased one brand new and the other was given to me. I've never expierienced anything exceptional from these as a matter of fact, I think that they are a bit awkward to handle. I much prefer my Reddings for their consistency and ease.
Hollywood presses have always been higher priced than their competition, but now they are bringing prices disproportionate to what I feel mine is worth. I have a Senior, I like it, but it in no way is in the same class as me Redding UltraMag press. That Redding is a costly press as well. If I was going to purchase a new press today and I had to make a choice between the Redding and the Hollywood, it would be a no brainer in my opinion that the Redding would be the hands down winner.
Is it the nostalgic collectors value that is placed on these older pieces of equipment, or are people seeking these items because of some intrinsic value as useful pieces in the actual practice of reloading ammunition?
If so,for actual reloading, in my opinion, there is much better ways of spending ones cash.
Just a thought that came to me, so, can anyone enlighten me?
Your Servant, DUST
Hollywood presses have always been higher priced than their competition, but now they are bringing prices disproportionate to what I feel mine is worth. I have a Senior, I like it, but it in no way is in the same class as me Redding UltraMag press. That Redding is a costly press as well. If I was going to purchase a new press today and I had to make a choice between the Redding and the Hollywood, it would be a no brainer in my opinion that the Redding would be the hands down winner.
Is it the nostalgic collectors value that is placed on these older pieces of equipment, or are people seeking these items because of some intrinsic value as useful pieces in the actual practice of reloading ammunition?
If so,for actual reloading, in my opinion, there is much better ways of spending ones cash.
Just a thought that came to me, so, can anyone enlighten me?
Your Servant, DUST