what press do you have

[phil3333]

reloading press, just curios

[wilddog45]

Rockchucker

[bigfoot]

dillon sq. deal for pistol, old hornaday single stage for rifle

[JesterGrin_1]

The Press that an individual may use is dependent upon the outcome that one desires to achieve. So I ask this for a simple reason as to why you would ask this question?

The Press is your main reloading component. Thus one has to decide for themselves how much of what type of ammo they wish to load for and pick a press that would best serve there needs.

Single Stage- Great for rifle or low volume loading. The New Lee Classic Cast Press is the one I would get for this and they will not break the bank.

Turret Press- Good for higher volume loading with the ability to keep Die's set up in a Turret Head for fast change out.Such as the Lyman T-Mag Or a Redding or even RCBS has them. Manual index

Semi-Auto Turret Press-Lee Classic Cast Turret Press I feel the best bang for the buck on the market bar none. Has auto index or can be used as a single stage as well. This is the press I use as I do not do high volume reloading but can be set up to load 1 to 200 rounds per hour for pistol if one wishes to do so.

Progressive Press-For higher volume loading in the 400 plus rounds per hour rate such as the Dillon 450-550 or the Hornady LNL.

to Full Auto Progressive Press. For higher volume than the other previously mentioned press such as the Dillon 1050.

Forgive me if I left some out. :)
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[WallyM3]

I bought a Rockchucker in 1972 because that was what was recommended to me by a man for whom I had high regard who worked in the "local" gun shop out on John's Island, SC, when I was stationed in Charleston. Until one month ago, it was my only press.

I bought one of those big Lee cast iron "O" frame presses a couple of weeks ago because, a) it's bigger, just in case, b) I like cool tools and the mechanism fascinated me, c) two single stage presses came in handy for my "work flow" and d) I felt like it.

I'm circling a Hornady AP and am about to land on it (vs. the Dillon) because that's what my local gun shop chum carries, and I've listened to it work.

But, the Rockchucker has done all I asked of it, and saw me through my learning curve.

[John Boy]

Dillon 550B for revolver bullets ... all else, 2 Lee 3 Hole Turrets and a Rock Chucker. The RCBS being a 'bear' works good for reforming brass

[Trey45]

2-Dillon 550b's, one set up for large primer, one set up for small.
1-RCBS RS2
1-Lee Single Stage
1-Lee Pro 1000 dedicated for 45 Colt only.
1-Lyman 4500 lubrisizer

[JesterGrin_1]

Wally I agree the old Rockchucker is a good press but is no longer made in the USA. The Lee Classic Cast Single Stage is a better press and at a better price and IS made in the USA.

And I also agree for learning there is nothing better than a single stage but to be honest that was in years past. The New Lee Classic Cast Turret Press can be used as a turret or single stage. And you can keep the Die's set up without having to remove them and replace them for each operation as you would have to do with a traditional single stage. Plus the Lee Classic Cast Turret press is $40.oo cheaper than an RCBS Rockchucker. And again with the Lee Classic Cast Turret Press you can go from Single Stage to a semi auto Turret press in less than a minute.

I have not been reloading all that long. And like so many others I started with a Single stage press. But I sure wish the Lee Classic Cast Turret Press was around when I started would have saved me money and time. :)

[bruce drake]

LEE O-frame press
LEE C-Frame press
LEE Hand Press

See a trend...

[rbuck351]

I have a rockchucker, a Lyman all American turret, a Lyman Spar-T ( I think ) turret and a Dillon 550b. Also have a Lee hand press. Those are the ones I use and have set up. I also have an old CH single stage but don't use it.

[TNsailorman]

The first press was a C-H 3 station "H" press, then a Rockchucker, then a C-H "C" press, then a Dillon 550, a Dillon 450, a Dillon Square Deal, finally another C-H "H" 3 station press. I have since sold all but the Rockchucker & the Swage-O-Matic in the last 2 years. James

[jeff423]

I only reload straight wall pistol cases.

Dillon 650 - used 95% of the time
Lyman Orange Crusher II - used for small runs
Lee Reloader - no longer used.

Jeff

[Rockchucker]

Dillon 550b
Rochucker Surpreme
Lyman Spartan
Lyman 4500

[dragonrider]

Lee 1000 (2), Lyman T-mag II, Lee Challenger, Lyman All American, Lyman Tru-Line Jr., Dillion 650, RCBS RCII. The Lee 1000's I use for 380 and 9mm only, The Dillon is set up for 44 mag but I am going to change it to 45 ACP and leave it that way. The RCBS was set up with a piggyback progressive for 357 but I took that apart it will become my single stage go to press. The Lyman T-Mag used to be my go to press everything else but I am now using the Lyman All American for that. The Tru-Line Jr. I just use to hold a Lyman No. 55 powder measure. and the Lee Challenger is the press I take to the range when working on loads. Having multiple presses is nice but they take up a lot of bench space, I don't have a large space for reloading only about 8x8 feet. I need to do something about more bench space.

[ReloaderFred]

I have the old Hollywood press that I bought used from one of my college professors in 1963 for $25.00, including a set of Hollywood .30-06 dies. I also have an RCBS Rockchucker, a Hornady LNL and a Magma Case Master Jr. I also have a MEC 9000GN for loading shotgun shells.

I've worn out one Rockchucker, which RCBS replaced at no charge, and one Hornady Pro-Jector, which Hornady rebuilt at no charge. I gave the Pro-Jector to my gun dealer for getting me the LNL at his price, and he's using it now.

The old Hollywood is still working just as good as it did when I brought it home in 1963. I load 31 different calibers at the present time, plus 12 ga. shotgun, so I have uses for all my presses.

Hope this helps.

Fred

[beanflip]

RCBS rockchuckers 3 of them:bigsmyl2:

[mooman76]

Lee Challenger press, Lee 3 hole turret press and Lee Classic Cast press. I used to have the C press and hand held Lee presses also but gave them to someone that could use them more.

[Ekalb2000]

Lee classic cast single stage
Lee classic cast turret.
+1 what JesterGrin said about the turret. It's the only press you will ever need. Unless you swedge. And I bet someone is doing that with it.

[mold maker]

2 Rock Checkers
1 RCBS Junior
1 RCBS 2000
1 RCBS piggy back
1 Lee challenger
1 Lee 4 hole turent
2 Lyman turent
1 Lee hand press
I'm press poor

[Charlie Sometimes]

Lyman Spartan
Lyman Orange Crusher II

Sold the Lee Pro 1000- didn't fit my style!

[JesterGrin_1]

Lee classic cast single stage
Lee classic cast turret.
+1 what JesterGrin said about the turret. It's the only press you will ever need. Unless you swedge. And I bet someone is doing that with it.

Thank You Ekalb2000

In the picture I put up I even purchased the Pats Dock Mount thinking I would change out from one press to another as I also have a couple of RCBS Single Stage presses. But found that I only need the Lee Classic Cast Turret Press lol. But it is nice to remove when I need the extra room. :)

[462]

An RCBS JR2 and a JR3 single-stages. Just sold a Lee Challenger. Don't have a need for high-volume output. Too, I'm not very compatable with change. However, the Lee turret seems to have a few benefits.

[jsizemore]

Rockchucker to start. Forester Co-ax mounted on a board and clamped to the reloading bench or shooting bench at the range. Dies snap in and out and no shellholder. Makes ammo to hold the 10ring at 1000. Dillon 550 for the 45acp. Mec Grabber for the shotguns.

[1hole]

Lee hand press. 2 Lee "Reloader' presses. Lyman Spar-T. Rock Chucker.

If they all got burned tonight I would replace the two Reloaders and get a Lee Classic Cast single stage instead of the RC and a Lee Classic Turret instead of the Lyman turret. THAT'S the significant info here; not what we actually have but what we would replace it with after considering what we've learned since we got what we did!

[TCFAN]

I have and use
1 Pacific super C bought new about 1960
1 Lee turret 4 hole
1 Lee turret 3 hole
1 RCBS piggy back
1 RCBS rock chucker
2 Hornady Pro-jectors one sm. primer and one Lg. primer
1 Lee small C
1 Lee hand press
3 Lyman 450's

I am also press poor but I use each one..........Terry

[hammerhead357]

I currently have a Rockchucker, a Partner, a L-N-L Ap for handgun and rifle. For shotshells I have a Hornady progressive.

Now what I have had: A Dillon 1000. Dillon 1050, Hornady Projector, RCBS Greenmachine and a little portable built by T & N Manufacturing that was like the one sold by Huntington.

The Dillon 1050 was stolen a few years ago or I would still have it. Rotten S. O. B.s....Wes

[Digger]

Lee Classic Cast Turret !.....do I need another ?

[edsmith]

lee challenger breechlock, lee reloader press.

[Rick459]

1-650
2-550's
1lee turret
1rock chucker
1co-ax

[deerslayer]

1 lee classic cast
2 lee pro 1000

[Coffeecup]

An RCBS RC, about half of an RCBS A2 (garage sale find, no idea what happened to the rest of it), a Lyman T-Mag, a couple of Pacific C's, and old Bair C, a couple of Lee hand presses, seems like there is one or two more. Half interest in a Dillon 550.

Have the Lyman set up here at home, and a C out in the shop. I think the hand presses are both in my portable kit, the Dillon is at my brother's, and the rest of the C's are loaners for new loaders. I want to gradually get Lyman/Ideal 310s for some of the more-used calibers.

[WILCO]

LEE Challenger press and an old school Redding Turret press, plus a LEE hand held press.

[DLCTEX]

Lee classic cast turret, Lee 3 hole turret,Lee hand press,Lee loadmaster, Lyman turret, RCBS rockchucker, RCBS Jr., numerous Lee handloaders, 2 Mec 600 jr. 12 ga., 2 Mec 600 Jr. 20 ga., Pacific progressive 12 ga. I think that's all.:lovebooli

[buckndee]

Rockchucker
Lee Challenger
Lyman Spartan turret
Hornady Projector
3 Mec 600's

[220swiftfn]

Hmmm.....

Rock chucker (old one)
Lee challenger set up as a dedicated decapper
Dillon SDB
Lee pro 1000 set up as a dedicated decapper
2 MEC 600 Jr's

Dedicated decappers to keep all the primer residue out of the other presses. It works for me....


Dan

[Daddyfixit]

First press RCBS Rockchucker bought it 40 years ago. Have not used it
much lately
Dillon 550B, loads all my pistol & rifle ammo, just bought a second one last week
MEC 650 Grabber for 12 guage

[dromia]

Currently on my bench:

Forster Co-ax
Redding Ultramag
Redding T-7 Turret
RCBS Rockchucker
RCBS Ammomaster progressive
Hornady L-n-L AP progessive
Lee "C" press
Lee Hand press
Wamadet
3 x RCBS LAMs
3 X Lyman 450/4500
Vickers lube sizer
Redding "C" press
Lyman Junior Turret
Lyman 310 hand press

Yes I know I'm a sad so and so but I do use and enjoy them all, honest. :D

[dromia]

Oh forgot the Hornady shot shell press.

[Trey45]

Dromia, with all those presses on your bench, do you even have room to work??

:kidding:

[Digger]

Currently on my bench:

Forster Co-ax
Redding Ultramag
Redding T-7 Turret
RCBS Rockchucker
RCBS Ammomaster progressive
Hornady L-n-L AP progessive
Lee "C" press
Lee Hand press
Wamadet
3 x RCBS LAMs
3 X Lyman 450/4500
Vickers lube sizer
Redding "C" press
Lyman Junior Turret
Lyman 310 hand press

Yes I know I'm a sad so and so but I do use and enjoy them all, honest. :D
Yeah , but I want to know how big is the bench ? ...:rolleyes:

[Char-Gar]

Here they are

[timkelley]

Rockchucker, saving for a Lee Turret.

[Hip's Ax]

Lyman turret

Rockchucker

[skeet1]

1. Lee hand press
2. Lyman Spartan
3. Rock Chucker
4. Lee Classic Cast Turret

I find that I'm using the turret more than all the others combine, it is a more universal press than any other.

Skeet1

[jcwit]

The Blue One, and its not a Dillon.

[Pressman]

One of almost everything, and duplicates of others. No Lee however. 150 presses or so, too many to post pictures of.
Ken

[oldhickory]

Hornady LNL AP

RCBS Rockchucker

LEE regular single stage

Lyman hand press, not a 310 tool

Mec 600

[.30/30 Guy]

Currently on my benches:

Dunbar
Hollywood
Texan 3 hole
C. C. Johnson "Red Head"
W Fuller
Redding - the type that the handle swings over the top

[jmorris]

5 dillons, 2 hornadys, lyman, lee, mec and an rcbs

[WallyM3]

Pressman, with a collection like that, have you ever thought of doing a photo museum? That would be some contribution. You could limit to the unusual and antique to maybe whittle down the number.

[R.C. Hatter]

:coffeecom An RCBS Rockchucker (old model), an RCBS A4 Big Max, and a VersaMEC 700 shotshell press.

[Cowboy T]

Two Lee Pro 1000's
One Lee Classic Turret
One Lee Reloader (the cheapie $30 single-stage)

One Pro 1000 does .38 Special and .357 Magnum. Eventually I'll also use it for 9mm (same primer size). This press has about 10,000 rounds on its clock.

The other Pro 1000 does .44 Spl/Mag and .45 Long Colt (same shell plate, #11). This press has at least 2,000 rounds under its belt.

The Classic Turret did a lot of .38 Spl and .45 LC before I went progressive, and I still use it for that purpose to try smaller runs of experimental loads. But its real purpose is down the road, when I start reloading deer rifle rounds. This press could survive a nuclear blast, I think.

The $30 Lee Reloader Press is used for boolit sizing, universal decapping, and *all* initial load development. This is also the press that I started with before I went Turret and Progressive.

If I had to pick *one* and only *one*, it'd be the Lee Classic Turret for its amazing versatility. Fortunately, though, I don't have to do that. :-)
.

[mack1]

Dillon 650 550 and an old RCBS single stage I bought at the local gun shop used 20 years ago best 15 bucks ever spent.

[Hometek]

I started out with the old Challenger Anniv. Kit 15 years ago. Promptly broke the alum. toggle but was able to turn them in a way to still be able to use it. (I was just a kid and broke) I reloaded with it on and off for the next 13 years. Then bought a LNL AP & LNL single, and I now am going to use the Challenger for the Lee sizing kit I've ordered. Really like the Hornady equipment.

[Kenny Wasserburger]

I have A RCBS Jr press, a RockChucker, A C&H Model 444 (best Press I own), And a very old Redding T-7 Press, lastly a old Herters heavy duty model.

The Model 444 gets used the most.

Kenny Wasserburger
The Lunger

[osage]

Pacific Power C
Lee Classic Cast Turret
Lee Reloader
Dillon SDB

[Harter66]

Rock Chucker
RCII
Partner,does all my seating.
Lee 3 holer

[waco]

RCBS rockchucker for all the rifle stuff
and dillon 550 for the handguns

[MT Chambers]

Forster Co-ax and rockchucker, but i think the Co-ax is the best press built.

[Artful]

Started out with the RCBS jr (given to a friend)- then Dillon RL-300 - then Bonanza co-ax - then added Lee 3 hole turret, then Huntington W handpress, then Dillon 450 - last purchase was a CH 444 H press (given to a friend ) on the look out for Dillon 550b for a good price.

[jimkim]

I have a 25+ year old Lee three hole turret press, an RCBS RS(same as an RC JR), and a MEC 600 JR.

[RaymondMillbrae]

Dillon XL650 (.45 ACP, .357 mag, 10mm, .223/5.56).
Hornady 366 Auto (12 guage shot/slugs)

In Christ: Raymond

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[AZ Pete]

Forster Co-Ax for all rifle loading and pistol load development
Dillon SDB for all my volume pistol loading
Dillon 550b for volume .223
Ponsness-Warren 375, 12 g.
MEC 650, 12 g.

I also have a Huntington portable press, and an old Pacific C that I loaded on for about 35 years on.

[3006guns]

Well (sigh) let's see......two Hollywoods, one Pacific, two Herter's, one CH, a Dillon 650, an RCBS Partner, an RCBS RS2 and a drawer full of Lyman 310 and antique stuff. Oh, almost forgot about the Lee hand press....handy item. My ex-wife (may she rot) got off with my Rockchucker. I didn't mind her getting the house, car, kids, etc....but that was too much!

I really gotta settle down to one or two.

[rbt50]

dillon 650
dillon 550
rcbs outo master
rcbs turret press
lee 4 hole turret
hornady lock n load ap
lee hand press
walnut hill swaging press
corbin chp-1 hyd press
thats about it

[Toobroke]

Centerfire:

Forster Co-Ax
Hornady Pro-Jector
C-H Heavyweight CHampion (used mostly for swaging with C-H swaging dies)

Shotgun

5 Pacific DL-266s (12 ga 3" and 2 3/4", 16 ga, 20 ga 3" and 2 3/4"); also have same/same in DL-105s (sentimental reasons)
Hornady 366 with head/die sets for 12/16/20 and 410
Pacific DL-155 410 3" and 2 1/2"
Hornady Apex 91 set up strictly for 12 ga buckshot
2 Hornady Apex 3.0s (upgraded to 3.1s) 12 ga and 20 ga

Swaging

Bullet Swaging Supply

[snowwolfe]

Sold my Rock Chucker in Jan after purchasing a Forster Co-Ax. Use a RCBS Ammo Master for the big boys such as the 450 Nitro express.

[primersp]

i begin with a rcbs rs then pass to a rock chucker and a lee 3 holes turret

[dverna]

Oh Dear:

Rifle and Pistol:

Bonanza Co-Ax
2 - Star progressives in .38
Dillon 550
Dillon 650
2- Dillon 1050's

Shotshells:

Mec 600 Jr - 20 ga 3"
Mec Sizemaster - 12 ga
Ponsness Warren 800+ with Electirc drive - 12 ga
Spolar with Hydraulic - 12 ga, 20 ga, and 28 ga.

[Changeling]

reloading press, just curios

Hornady, has advantages over the others.

[David2011]

Dillon 650
Dillon 550
Dillon Square Deal B
Old style Rockchucker
2 RCBS Jrs.
RCBS Green Machine which I don't use
Star and Lyman 450 Lubrisizers
Forster and Lee case trimmers

The Dillon 550 and 650 feed IPSC and Steel Plate guns. The SDB is fitted for 9mm and is seldom used. The 550 loads .45-70 and .223 rifle rounds but most of the rifle is in small enough volume that it's not worth setting up a progressive press. Gotta have at least 100; preferably 200 rounds to mess with a progressive. One of the Jr presses was my first press, bought used around 1982. I got the 550 in 1991. I find a single stage to be a real benefit even with teh high volume pistol rounds, especially for load development and fixing minor problems like a primer pulling back into the pocket after being punched out.

The single stage presses, powder measures and case prep equipment are all mounted on 1/2"x6"x12" steel plates with matching bolt patterns. There are brass threaded inserts in the bench top so the tools are easily removed and swapped around to suit what I'm doing. The Dillons are on another bench and are not moved around.

David

[Wayne Smith]

RCBS Jr2 is the only press I've ever had, bought it new over 30 years ago. I've put my money into dies, have over 40 die sets currently. I load everything from 9x18MAK to 45-70 on this. It has never had a home, just clamped to whatever surface is available.

Now that my son has a job (started today, Praise God!) by fall I should have a room for reloading. I will then probably invest in a Lee Classic Turret.

[jhrosier]

I used a Bair press for the first ten years.
When I wore out the ram, it got replaced by a Rockchucker that is used for almost all of my rifle loading. The Rockchucker is about thirty years old but doesn't show any signs of wearing out in the next couple of lifetimes.

I have been using a Lyman All American turret press for most all of my handgun loading since I bought it back in the early 70s.

My Dillon SDB hardly ever gets used because it is such a PITA to change calibers.

I also have a RCBS ammo master in case I need some serious power, like forming .22 hornet from 45-70 in one pass.:)

I might replace the Lyman AA with a Lee classic cast turret press this year. The Lyman is still going strong but sometimes I just want a new toy.

I also have a Lee hand press that gets used mostly for light duty sizing of handgun cases during the winter if the cellar is too cold or I want to watch some tv upstairs while catching up on some loading.

Jack

[John Guedry]

Lyman t-mag,Lyman crusher II

[Blammer]

This is the only reloading press I've ever owned, and I still can't figure out how you guys load and shoot these wheel weights.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g81/blammer8mm/DSCN7171.jpg

[cptinjeff]

You need a Dillon to load those wheel weights....plus it fits in the case better after you remove the clip. I've simplified this by just bending it down and around so I have a place to crimp. Hope this helps:veryconfu:veryconfu

Dillon 550b

lee load all

The lee press that used to come with the loading manual....comes in handy as I don't have any other single stage

several lee loaders (recent)

Another caution! once that WW enters the 30 degree arc range......it becomes a boomerang!!!:bigsmyl2:

[Charlie Two Tracks]

Lee Classic cast turret. 4 hole
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[Southern Son]

Blammer, carefull there mate, I think that you might be loading a ZINC wheel weight.

I am currently using a Dillon 550b, a Redding T-7, and a Seaco Lube/Sizer. Hidden away in the cupboard there is a Simplex "O" frame (pretty much an exact copy of the RCBS Rockchucker), and a Lee Ammomaster.

[AZ-Stew]

One Rockchucker, ca. 1973
One Dillon RL 550B ca. 1984
One Lee LoadFast 12ga ca. ?
One Lee Load-All 20ga ca. ?

Regards,

Stew

[davestarbuck]

Started with a Lee Breech Lock Challenger Kit. Moved on to a Lee Classic Turret press.

I reload .223/5.56mm,6.8 SPC,30/30 WCF,7.62mmx39mm,and .308 Winchester. Rifle calibers are done single stage on the turret press. Powder charges are set either with the Lee Perfect Powder Measure or a RCBS Chargemaster 1500.

Semi-progressively, I reload .380 ACP,.38 Special,9mm Luger,.357 Magnum,.40 Smith and Wesson, and .45 ACP.

The Classic Turret handles all this with aplomb. My breach lock press will probably be used with Lee Sizer Kits once I start casting (hopefully this Friday).

I do have a Lee Pro 1000 in 9mm that I don't use anymore, I'm faster with the Turret press, because I don't have to keep stopping to fix primer feed issues (yes CowboyT I've cleaned it, thanks for the vids BTW). When I get going well, I can load around 250-275 rounds an hour easily. One of these days I'll have to post a vid of my method.

Not to brag too much on the Classic Turret press, I've looked at my primer,powder, and ammunition inventory and I've figured out that I've loaded so far: 12,000 rounds 9mm, 500 rounds .380 (brass is the limiting factor here), 4000 rounds 40 cal, 600 rounds .45 (don't shoot this much), 1200 rounds of .38 special, 550 rounds .357 magnum (for Dad, loves his Blackhawk) 200 rounds of 30/30, and surprisingly over 1500 rounds of match grade .308 (must be why I'm getting better at F-class). 670 rounds of match grade 5.56mm (I have tons of mil surplus M193 from when it was cheap, I've only loaded 50 rounds of 7.62x39 (hunting ammo lots of Wolf on hand for blasting), and my 6.8 spc load development will commence at the end of the month when my upper arrives.

I'm looking at a Lee Load All II for 12 guage, I'd like to load some buckshot for practice and tactical type classes, I don't want to use my premium Federal Tactical stuff on steel targets. Maybe casting my own would be fun!!!!

-Dave

[specops]

Lee Reloader with Universal Decapper next to tumbler
Lee Classic Cast for rifle cartridges
Classic Turret I just bought for .223 and other volume rifle cartridges
Pro 1000s set up for .380, 9mm, .38 Special, .357 Mag, .44 Special, .44 Mag, .45 ACP and .45 Colt
Lyman Spartan Turret for working up pistol loads

[mikenbarb]

These are old pics but this just a few of what I own. I currently have 18 rifle and pistol setups and 7 for shotshell. My favorite is the old Hollywood 12 station turret. Yes, I have an illness! LOL.
http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/mikenbarbj/004-39.jpg
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http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/mikenbarbj/005-37.jpg

[Adam10mm]

Dillon 550, Dillon 1050, RCBS Rockchucker, Lee Hand Press, Lee Classic Turret, MEC 600JR 20ga

[newrugersafan]

I'm a piker when it comes to some of you guys.

Just two LocknLoad AP and a Redding T-7

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d162/stobbem053/DSC01911.jpg

I know it looks like a small space but there is a drop down desk in the chest on the left and a big desk on the right so I can spread out.

Mike

[chrismetallica1]

reloading press, just curios

So far

One Lyman Rockchucker
One RCBS Rock chucker supreme
Two Lee Reloaders
Two Lee Breechlock challengers
One Redding Cast press 7-1
One Lee Load All
One MEC 600jr
One Pacific - 105
One Leet Turret 4 hole
One Lee Turret 3 hole
One Lyman All American

Old Picture . Need to take a new one of the other bench

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL480/4004437/20074621/355863696.jpg

[Matt_G]

I used to have four presses; now I only have three. I traded my first press (RCBS Partner) to a fellow forum member for some linotype a few months back.

RockChucker II does all my rifle stuff, some pistol (small batches) and all depriming. I deprime and tumble my cases before loading.
http://www.goodrichfamilyassoc.org/downloads/RockChucker%20II.jpg

RCBS Ammomaster does most of the pistol stuff. It may do my 22-250 in the future too depending on the volume needed.
http://www.goodrichfamilyassoc.org/downloads/RCBS%20AmmoMaster%20Progressive.jpg

MEC 9000G 12 gauge. That thing has loaded many thousands of trap loads for me.
http://www.goodrichfamilyassoc.org/downloads/Mec%209000G.jpg

[wv109323]

1 Rockchucker
1 Star for .38 Special
1 Star for .45 ACP
1 Dillon 550B for .357 , 32-20, .223, .38 Super
1 Ponsness-Warren 375 in 20, 16, 12 Gauge
1 Pacific Super

[Ozark Howler]

Well...

1 P-W Metalmatic
1 RCBS RS
1 RCBS JR
2 RCBS 2A's
1 RCBS "A"
1 RCBS "Pre A"
1 Herter's Super 3
1 Lieb 2 Stage "H"
2 Dietmeyer DL300's
1 Pacific 155 Auto
1 Pacific DL100
1 MEC Sizemaster
1 MEC 650
1 MEC Versamatic

All working and in like new condition........do I really need all of these?

[Pavogrande]

My small lot --
A small C&H C press using ram shellholders --

Herters #3 for most work -

Lachmiller -- Kept in reserve -- very close copy of the herters, rather herters is a copy of the lachmiller - nice that the shellholders are the same

Since lachmiller had no priming feature, a nice lachmiller bench primer is in service. I do believe RCBS modified and kept it in their line after acquiring lachmiller-

Almost forgot -- Lyman Tong (310)

[Gerry N.]

Pacific Super Deluxe C bought mid '63. (This is the one that gets used.)
Lee reloader bought the week that press was introduced. (sizing and priming)
Lyman 310 in half a dozen calibers. (In a drawer in my camper.)
Lee Loaders in half a dozen different calibers. (In the same drawer.)
Lee 4-hole Turret. ( Getting used more and more as it becomes more familiar.)

Gerry N.

[robertbank]

Dillon 550B
RCBS Supreme11

Take Care

Bob

[milsuplvr]

I have

Pacific Multi-Power C
Pacific 07
Lyman Hand Press

Love old equipment

Presses I no longer have but have given to my son

CH Single stage
RCBS Jr:razz:

[Fugowii]

Dillon 550B - Does all my rifle and pistol - no need (for me) for anything else.

[Charlie Two Tracks]

Lee 4 hole turrret
http://i41.tinypic.com/okr2j4.jpg

[Cadman1979]

Dillon XL650. Loading for 45acp, 9mm and 223 remington. Started out w/just the basic XL650 press and added the auto-case feeder system later on. Dillon equip does cost more than a lot of presses/equip out there but their no bs warranty and customer service are tops. I also like their pistol dies as you can easily remove/replace the seating die stem to clean the die w/out losing your setting. Actually kind of wish I would have been the guy that invented them.

[JesterGrin_1]

Charlie I am sorry but your picture is too small can you make it BIGGER lol. Clean Desk I must say :)

[.357]

Started on a Lyman accupress, loaded a ton of ammo on it and it's still going strong, if missing most of it's paint.
Lee pro 1000 set up for 45 acp
Lyman orange crusher
Lee loadmaster that is in pieces under my bench but that will eventually be set up for .223

Kind of want a 550 not sure for what since i have my bases pretty well covered.

[EMC45]

Currently I have on my bench a RockChucker (rifle), a Lee Classic Cast (pistol) and a Lee "C" Frame press for decapping and bullet sizing duties. On my other bench I have a Lyman 4500 "C" clamped to it, also have a MEC Sizemaster in 12ga. that was given to me on the floor that also gets clamped on when needed. Have another MEC that has been cannabalized for parts, but I use it for 20ga. loading (yes it turns out a nice shell).

[smokemjoe]

Herters Super Model 3 and a few Rockchuckers, 2 Lee - 1000s, Lee and RCBs juniors for outside on the bench.

[WallyM3]

I decided to take the Co-Ax plunge. The companion A2 is a recent gift from a good chum with whom I build rifles. What a monstah! (The press, not the chum.)

I make long and short handles with 1.5" phenolic balls for each press. (Haven't gotten to the A2 yet.)

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb92/Wally_100/DSC_7769-1.jpg

[M4Sherman]

I have Pacific standard C which I currently use for .38 and soon to be .30 carbine. I know I only have ONE press but it suits my current needs.

[Lively Boy]

2 pacific multipower

[BillP]

Started with a Rockchucker and a couple yrs later bought a Lyman Spar-T turret. I drilled/tapped the turret and added a handle like the newer Lyman turret...the handle was a great improvement over grabbing the turret. Been using it about 15 yrs and still happy with it...but If I ever upgrade it will be a Redding turret.

[OBIII]

Lee Progressive 1000.

[rollmyown]

Bought my Rockchucker about 1980.

More recently got a Classic Cast Turret from Lee. Brilliant kit it is too.

[ihmsakiwi]

A RCBS Rockchucker.............35+ years. Rifle calibers.
A Lee Pro 1000.....................10 years. Pistol Calibers.
And a virgin Hornady LNL progressive in the process of being set up.
No reason why I use the RCBS for rifles other than I strated out reloading rifles long before pistols and it is just the way it has stayed.
Peter.

[GeneT]

Rockchucker - everything.
Dillon 1050 - .45 ACP
Dillon 650 - .40S&W, .223, .308
Redding T-7 - .338 Lapua
Hollywood Sr. Turret - .50 BMG
RCBS Ammomaster - .50 BMG
Lyman Tmag II - .50AE, .38 & .357
Dillon SL900 - 12ga.

I got my Rockchucker about 25 years ago, I can't fill in the dates on the others - they came between then and now. I think the Redding T-7 is the newest, and I've had it since they came out (6 years?).

I've gotten rid of a few presses along the way, for various reasons, but I'm quite happy with the presses I currently own, for the use I put 'em to.

GsT

[excavman]

I have an old Lee 'el cheapo' works fine, about wore out tho, may have to buy another one some day.

Larry

[Capn Jack]

RCBS Jr. since new in '62 :holysheep

http://s909.photobucket.com/albums/ac296/200400600/?action=view&current=Press-1.jpg

"It' a chore with a hunded or more.":groner:

Jack :coffeecom

[Heavy lead]

I've three Hornady LNL's that are workhorses, tools, good accurate and wouldn't be without them. But my real presses (my true passion is loading and shooting centerfire rifle, one at a time) is a newer Lee Classic Cast, and a semi-retired 1985 model Lee Challenger. By the way the ammunition loaded on the new, stronger, and better quality press is in no way any better than the stuff loaded for years on the Challenger.

[Echo]

RC for the last 40 years. Plus a Lyman Spar-T that is dressed with .357/.38 dies. Plus a Dillon for quantities of pistol boolits. Plus a Lee O-Frame and a Lee C-frame that I intend to use at the range when I get around to doing that stuff.

[johnlaw484]

Old Lyman Spartan C press. Lyman Tru Line. Lee Load Master. Mec 650. Dietmiller Progressive. Lachmiller Lubesizer.

[10mmShooter]

Dillon 650 and Redding Big Boss II

[RP]

depression when I run out of primers powder brass or lead.

[chrisx1]

Redding single stage
Redding turret drilled out for LNL bushings
Hornady LNL progressive
3 MEC 9000G's (12 ga 2 3/4", 20ga 2 3/4", 20ga 3"

[375 RUM]

I use all of them, if someone is selling to upgrade, buy lee . If you can spend 500 on a dillon, nice press, you can buy , used, two semi lee and one rcbs for rifle for 250 and 200 in powder primmers bullets extra 50 for your best bottle.

[casterofboolits]

Lyman 310 for 7mm Mauser ( first attempt at reloading 1966)

RCBS Jr. 1968

RCBS Rockchucker 1970

CH Auto Champ Mk5A 45 ACP for IPSC (two)

Dillon SQB for 9mm, 38 Super, 38/357 and 40 S&W.

Looks like I'm going to have to save up my pennies and buy another SDB for 45 ACP as CH no longer has parts for the CH Mk5A. [smilie=b:

[Cowboy T]

Lee Progressive 1000.

+1. I have two of them, and they work great.

[cuzinbruce]

RCBS Jr 2 since I started long ago. And just setting up an old Lyman S-T turret that turned up at the flea market for next to nothing.

[prickett]

I'm surprised there was only one other person with a RCBS Pro 2000 (unless I missed some). Its a great press. Mine is setup the equivalent of a 6 station press (I replaced the RCBS dedicated powder dropper with a Lee Powder thru the Die).

Station one: sizes/deprimes
Station two: bells/primes/drops powder
Station three: powder check die
Station four: seats the bullet
Station five: factory crimp die

As if that is not enough, it uses the fantastic APS primer system.

A complete caliber change (including changing size of primer) takes less than 5 minutes (could probably be done in half that, but I clean up the press when changing over).

[Tom-ADC]

Dillon 550 & Lee Challenger plus (4) MEC shotshell loaders

[Moonie]

Currently I have a Lee turret press and a loadmaster progressive. I used to own yet another lee turret and a pro 1000. Actually liked the pro 100 better than the loadmaster, at least until I can get the priming system working properly on the loadmaster.

[Hubertus]

Wow, that are some impressive setups, gentlemen!:D:cool:
My tools are a Lee hand press and a Lee Loader (not a real press, I know).
Calibers are:
.30-06
.45-70
.357SIG
It's not high volume and sometimes a bit of a chore but works for me.
At least I have a very personal relationship with every single round handloaded :kidding:

Hubertus

[Iceman4]

Dillon 550b and MEC 600 Jr for shotshell

[Geraldo]

Forster Co-ax: I load almost all bottleneck cartridges on this.
Dillon 550B: I use this for high volume (at least for me) loading. A long time ago that meant .44 magnum, now it's mostly .45acp and 9mm.
Redding T-7: I use this for handgun I don't shoot in great quantity and some rifle.

It all started with a Rockchucker twenty some years ago.

[Kevin Rohrer]

*Dillon 550B for pistol
*C-H 444 for one rifle caliber at a time
*Hollywood Senior as the 'goto' press for neck sizing and some FL resizing
*Lyman All-American for bullet seating
*C-H Magnum H/111 for FL resizing
*Herters Super 3 for decapping

I also got started on a RCBS RC, but it got lost in a move and after using the 444, 111, and Senior, I not only don't miss it, I have no intention of looking for it.