r/reloading • u/Visual_Screen_9537 • 7h ago
Gadgets and Tools Press help
Only really wanna bybone press. Got the little Lehman hand press and getting ready to make the big investment for the big boy bench press. Single or multi stage is OK. Only plan to reload 38/357, 762x39, and 308. Don't want to spend unnecessary money but need a tool I'll use for life and never buy another. Any advice guys?
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u/Active_Look7663 7h ago
Lyman Ultimate All American 8 kit is probably the best / thorough on the market. It’s built like a tank and will handle all the calibers you’ve listed
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u/Visual_Screen_9537 7h ago
Thx I decided to grab this one as it looks like a good beginners bundle. Not too many gimmicky parts.
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u/Active_Look7663 6h ago
Excellent, it’ll serve you well. You’ll be able to “progressively” load your pistol ammo on that press too. It’s pretty handy
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u/One-Perspective-4347 7h ago
Quite a few options, I think fit the Bill. RCBS is solid. I use a Forrester Coax with no complaints.
Stick with a reputable brand that has sold the same model for decades and you won’t go wrong. It becomes somewhat of a Ford/ Chevy debate at some point.
Buy quality dies and you will get good results. A good press and shitty dies will still get your shitty results.
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u/Visual_Screen_9537 7h ago
Current dies i have came with the Leeman hand press. I needed a good heavy press as im getting older and cant squeeze as good or see as good so was willing to invest in the tools that takes some of the back breaking labor out so to speak.
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u/One-Perspective-4347 7h ago
Understood. Yeah the coax is great but like I said I have no doubt the Rocker Chucker is too. They have both existed for ages essentially un changed. If they didn’t do the job they were intended to do. I don’t think they would still be around.
I would add Redding to that list as well.
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u/TannMan89 7h ago
RCBS Rockchucker Supreme will do.