Using multiple presses

[goblism]

I am wondering how many guys run multiple presses. I have one walnut hill and have been exploring buying a second one to speed up production but not sure if it makes that big of a difference. Looking for opinions of what you all think of two presses (or more than 2)

[clodhopper]

I think three is the right number. Set one each for core size, core seat, point form. When I finally get three up and swaging, then a couple more will be needed.

[andyt53]

I'm with clodhopper and think three is the right amount. I currently only have one, but am looking to buy two more as my budget permits.

[pworley1]

I have 5 set up at the moment.

[Red River Rick]

I have seven (7) presses: two Corbin "Silver Presses", one Corbin CHP-1 "Hydro Press", two Blackman "BSSP" presses and two RCBS "Rock Chuckers" converted to use type 'M" dies.

RRR

[Garyshome]

1 for de priming [lee], 1 for sizing[rcbs], 1 for loading [Dillon 550B], 2 Mec's [i ned to get rid of 1], 3 lee load alls [I need to get rid of all 3]

[xman777]

I have seven (7) presses: two Corbin "Silver Presses", one Corbin CHP-1 "Hydro Press", two Blackman "BSSP" presses and two RCBS "Rock Chuckers" converted to use type 'M" dies.

RRR
What did you use on the rock chuckers to convert?

[Red River Rick]

Xman777:

Here: http://bulletswagingsupply.com/RCBS%20Instructions.pdf

I made my own rams and modified my presses accourdingly.

RRR

[just bill]

Three, one for BT' dies (modified LEE), one for Lafans and simular (modified Rock Chucker) and a Rock Chucker for resizing brass for J-words/reloading single stage specialties that need a shell holder. One more in the future, first I need to finish the machine shop for dies and punches.
Bill

[goblism]

I am thinking about getting a Sea Girt, I am very impressed with the Walnut Hill and heard that it has more power than the seeker, so not sure if I want to downsize to that or not.
A member here is willing to sell me his walnut hill for $425 delivered,not a bad price

[xman777]

Many thanks RR Rick

[303british.com]

I use three. Five, if you include a pneumatic press for derimming 22LR cases and a Rockchucker for GP work. I use a Cobrin Series II and two WH presses.

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr179/S_Redgwell/Bullet%20Making/1sep13_1_zps830f4d83.jpg

[Wooly]

4 Lee cast classics. I have BT's dies, so 1 for each. Derim, core size,core seat,& point form.

[shoot-n-lead]

I had 5 at one time...but now I seem to get by fine with 3. One single stage and 2 progressives. I did away with my turret as the 550B is about the best turret press going.

[newcastter]

I had 5 at one time...but now I seem to get by fine with 3. One single stage and 2 progressives. I did away with my turret as the 550B is about the best turret press going.
Huh? Progressive?

[midnight]

I think 3 swaging presses is minimum for convenience when setting up for a new bullet. Core swage, core seat, and point form on each of the presses. Add another press if doing RBTs. I only have two Walnut Hills but with 6S 30 cals I can use the HydraSwage with an "H" point form die as my third press. When adjusting core weights and jacket lengths it's nice to be able to lock the die down when adjustments are correct.

I think shoot-n-lead is talking about reloading and not swaging.

Bob

[257]

I have 2 csp-1 's one was planed for the other was to good a deal to pass up at a gun show, of course I had to by 9mm dies,jackets' and core mold. I don't even own a 9mm. I think I'm loosing my mind

[plus1hdcp]

I need to stop reading this thread of have the mods delete this one forever as it is going to cost me dearly. Actually, I find this a good discussion on the benefits of having multiple presses. I keep my eyes open for an opportunity to purchase another press for my swaging. I will continue to be happy with my single press set up and be glad to have my foot in the swaging game.

[midnight]

Most of us have discovered that bullet swaging is a money pit, kind of like my brothers sailboat which is a hole in the water you throw money into or the vertical mill & lathe where tooling is many times the cost of the machines. All money gets spent. Only you can decide what to spend it on that makes you happy. It's like the guy who said he spent most of his money on wine and women and the rest he wasted.

Bob

[xman777]

I'm cruising along with 3 presses for swaging (big bosses), one for de-rimming (CSP1), one for pointing (RCII) and one for push through case sizing which i also use to size cast boolits (lee classic cast mounted upside down). And then of course the garden variety of loading presses. Mostly the blue painted ones.

[scarry scarney]

Let's see....5 right now, and 1 on the way
An RCBS Jr, set up for Pneumatic's to derim 22 brass.
An RCBS Rockchucker, for misc duties
A Dillon 550B for most of my reloading needs
A Dillon 650, with all the bells and whistles, including a Ponsness/Warren Auto Drive for my high volume cartridges
A Hollywood Senior Turret press for "The Big Boys"
And I pulled the trigger and ordered a Walnut hill for Swagging. Now I have to contact BT and get him to modify my autoejector.
And that doesn't count my presses for shotguns....

Hi, I'm Scarney, and a pressaholic.......

[Salmon-boy]

Jeez!! I thought I was bad with 3 Lee Classic Casts and a Lyman!

[goblism]

Since getting in my walnut hill I am having a hard time putting the Lee back on the bench. Makes me even more tempted to buy a second one but the bench really don't have that much room!

[257]

I thought we were just talking for swaging if I count all of the others iv'e got 13 I am loosing my mind

[303british.com]

We were. Some people got confused. :)

[257]

as far as not having a big enough bench I built a third bench that's 12 feet long so I have a 4 foot a 6 foot and a 12 footer

[mold maker]

as far as not having a big enough bench I built a third bench that's 12 feet long so I have a 4 foot a 6 foot and a 12 footer


And in another year or so they will all three be running over. It's an addiction, I tell ya.

[clodhopper]

Looking forward to pictures of your new reloading room. With your upward curve in bench space, it won't be long before you start pouring concrete and building walls.

as far as not having a big enough bench I built a third bench that's 12 feet long so I have a 4 foot a 6 foot and a 12 footer

[NoZombies]

I've got 2 converted rockchuckers and 2 SAS presses.

[GhostHawk]

My #1 is a Lee Hand press.

#2 is an older Lee single stage square press from before the breech lock. Currently dismounted as I am rebuilding my bench.

#3 is the C type mounted inverted that is pretty much only used for bullet sizing operations.

That is enough, each has its place, does what it is intended to do at reasonable cost.

[aaronraad]

...buying a second one to speed up production but not sure if it makes that big of a difference. Looking for opinions of what you all think of two presses (or more than 2)

I've got a few swaging presses, but would really be just as happy with a single press to do all my operations (core swage, core seat & point form) and I'm doing 7 calibres. The only reason I have multiple presses is really for die compatibility. I'd rather spend my money on ejection pin holders, punch holders, lock rings, spacers, die pre-heaters, washing/cleaning/etching tumblers/ultrasonic/vibrators and rinse tanks to reduce die set-up time and increase production through-put.

I work on increasing volume (i.e. batch sizes) to limit myself to 1 die set-up per day. Experimental work is different altogether and dedicated presses would help production, but volume is not the goal.

Jacket deep drawing and sizing etc. is a completely different kettle of fish and I would assume greatly benefits production.

Just remember you can only pull one lever at a time unless you go automatic and even then it's hard to walk away.

[newcastter]

My #1 is a Lee Hand press.

#2 is an older Lee single stage square press from before the breech lock. Currently dismounted as I am rebuilding my bench.

#3 is the C type mounted inverted that is pretty much only used for bullet sizing operations.

That is enough, each has its place, does what it is intended to do at reasonable cost.

Hand Press Really....

[IllinoisCoyoteHunter]

Hehe...he is definitely not talking about his swaging setup LOL.

[xman777]

Unless he's got forearms like Popeye! Hug ugh gug.

[GhostHawk]

LOL, I'm an idiot, I didn't see that I was in Swaging!

[257]

that's alright join in the talk maybe you can become addicted like the rest of us