OK guys I have been working on this tool for the last 2 1/2 months and finally have my prototype complete.
I have tested it a bunch and the results are that it is superior to the Lee Hand press in all but one way. It isn't going to be as cheap as the Lee Press.
However it will appeal to those who like nicer equipment and it has the big advantage of not needing 3 hands to operate.
It can be easily clamped to a table top, which makes any part of the reloading process other than F/L sizing much easier.
To Full Length Size a cartridge case you would use the tool like a "Thigh Master" or against your chest so you can have both arms opposing each other while you push them together. I have tested the amount of force required to F/L size a .30-06 case and it is "slightly less" than the Lee Press requires, so there is an improvement there. As stated above the press can be easily clamped to a table top or it will free stand so all other functions in the reloading cycle are much easier to do.
The Stroke is 3.750 so it will load just about anything.
Sizing cases like the .308 in the pics is a piece o cake!
Spent Primers are caught in a plastic tube under the Ram so they don't go everywhere. Easily emptied. See C&H 444 press.
Priming would be done with a Ram Prime Die of some type. I have a Lyman which required a driver inserted into the shell holder.
Shell holder is a C&H Universal H Ram, and thus the Press uses standard Shell Holders for all functions.
Seating bullets in a charged case is done with the press sitting on a table or held free hand, but only one hand is needed to operate the handle so the other can be used to hold the bullet in place as the ram is raised. It is easiest to use while sitting on a table.
The tool is far superior to the Lee Tool in every way except price. I have not finalized that yet as I haven't gotten the entire production cycle sussed out, but it is not going to be cheap. However it will be less than the older Huntington Compact Press. There is a lot of money in those machined parts and the hardware needed to connect them together. However this tool will easily last a lifetime and having a tool made from machined aluminum and quality steels should appeal to quite a few buyers. Guide Rods are O1 Drill Rod, and all Aluminum is 6061 and black anodized with specialized options available at extra cost.
I assure you it works "bitchin'!!!"
Sinclair has also shown an interest in carrying the tool, so hopefully it will get picked up as they have nothing like it currently.
There will be some small differences in the production runs as I intend to use Stainless Steel for the Links for cosmetic reasons and there will be the BPM logo burned into the top plate so you'll know who made it and where. Made in USA!
So anyway here it is and I hope you enjoy it.
Randy