Hollywood Reloaders
Hope you can help figure out a Senior Turret before I’ve pulled all my hair out. If these downloads work, it’s this one:
Press is in good shape. The problem is this: After lubricating the turret, it works great. Spins easy, locking into each station with authority…until used to reload. Then it's difficult to turn. Maybe the force of pushing up on the turret (sizing/expanding/crimping) throws something off.
Lubrication: I’ve tried light weight oil, light weight grease, thick grease, 10W-30 motor oil, and even powdered graphite. Lubing...spring, ball bearings, top, bottom and inside diameter of turret. Is there a proper kind, amount and placement of lube?
Top nut and Allen set screw adjustment: Screw down top nut until it stops, back off slightly and tighten Allen lock screw. If the turret’s difficult to turn, back off a little and retighten lock screw. Adjust until the turret spins easy. Is there a better SOP?
Another question: How old is this press? There are NO markings (e.g., “Hollywood Gunshop”) cast on this press.
Thanks for any time you spend helping to sort this out!
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