So I pretty much sacked the idea of the Dillon, so I am in between the Lee and the RCBS ammomaster II. The Lee is less than 1/2 the cost, but I am concerned that the price may reflect quality. I read a couple of negative reviews that said the same thing. The press conked out after 3 rounds. Should I just suck it up and shell out for the RCBS?
.50 BMG press
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i broke my ammomaster in less the 1000 rounds, i did size bullets ( nasty api). I talked with a guy from RCBS and he said its very common. So its not a great press, of course their warranty covers it, doesnt change that its not built for life. The Lee press is has specific threads that only work with lee dies, so you cant use the ch4d or rcbs. I doubt the hornday press is any better. If your not sizing 50 cal stuff it might not be a big deal.
i broke my ammomaster in less the 1000 rounds, i did size bullets ( nasty api). I talked with a guy from RCBS and he said its very common. So its not a great press, of course their warranty covers it, doesnt change that its not built for life. The Lee press is has specific threads that only work with lee dies, so you cant use the ch4d or rcbs. I doubt the hornday press is any better. If your not sizing 50 cal stuff it might not be a big deal.
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I use the Lee for crimping, no problems.
If you're going to "pay once cry once" and cry that hard, take a look at the Corbin CSP-2. Dillon looks like they priced their new press to compete with Corbin. The Corbin is a Hoss.
I use an old model CH4d 50 BMG press for reloading. Dave Davidson does not make them anymore, but if you call and ask...I do recall him telling me they were a bitch to produce because of the tolerances and time he put into it.
It's about 3 feet tall, has double rails for keep everything straight and uses a universal type gear tied to a "ship's wheel", a steel bar that you turn like a steering wheel to raise and lower it. Damn thing has to weigh around 60+ pounds. Plenty of torque. Lost count of the air pulled bullets I have rezied with it, and it never missed a beat.
I've been lusting over a Corbin for many years, just never took the plunge.
I use the Lee for crimping, no problems.
If you're going to "pay once cry once" and cry that hard, take a look at the Corbin CSP-2. Dillon looks like they priced their new press to compete with Corbin. The Corbin is a Hoss.
I use an old model CH4d 50 BMG press for reloading. Dave Davidson does not make them anymore, but if you call and ask...I do recall him telling me they were a bitch to produce because of the tolerances and time he put into it.
It's about 3 feet tall, has double rails for keep everything straight and uses a universal type gear tied to a "ship's wheel", a steel bar that you turn like a steering wheel to raise and lower it. Damn thing has to weigh around 60+ pounds. Plenty of torque. Lost count of the air pulled bullets I have rezied with it, and it never missed a beat.
I've been lusting over a Corbin for many years, just never took the plunge.
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I think your forgetting one other very popular and well made option.....Hornady. I use their equipment almost solely, and have a very high opinion of them. I have 2-AP Auto presses, 1-classic kit, and my next purchase will be there 50 cal loading press. It's a very heavy duty press with 1-1/4" threads, which can accept the 7/8" std thread with adapter. I particularly like the way they use the dial indicator to make proper primer seating, and the HD die set in usual Hornady fashion. I know everyone has their own personal preferences, but I recently decided to completely re-design my hand loading supplies and equipment, and really set out to study each make and evaluate their equipment. I firmly believe that Hornady has the best reloading equipment today, sans anyone else. I completely got rid of everything I had and started over with Hornady equipment, I have everything they make from presses (3) to dies(36) to scales, powder dispenser, and the case prep center. I love the quality and the ability to go from one die to the other with absolute precision. Like I stated I will be getting the 50 cal equipment here soon, and wish you luck in your search. I just got tired of the piece mill method, and in-consistently of old lesser equipment.
I think your forgetting one other very popular and well made option.....Hornady. I use their equipment almost solely, and have a very high opinion of them. I have 2-AP Auto presses, 1-classic kit, and my next purchase will be there 50 cal loading press. It's a very heavy duty press with 1-1/4" threads, which can accept the 7/8" std thread with adapter. I particularly like the way they use the dial indicator to make proper primer seating, and the HD die set in usual Hornady fashion. I know everyone has their own personal preferences, but I recently decided to completely re-design my hand loading supplies and equipment, and really set out to study each make and evaluate their equipment. I firmly believe that Hornady has the best reloading equipment today, sans anyone else. I completely got rid of everything I had and started over with Hornady equipment, I have everything they make from presses (3) to dies(36) to scales, powder dispenser, and the case prep center. I love the quality and the ability to go from one die to the other with absolute precision. Like I stated I will be getting the 50 cal equipment here soon, and wish you luck in your search. I just got tired of the piece mill method, and in-consistently of old lesser equipment.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: yknot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> It's a very heavy duty press with 1-1/4" threads </div></div>
The Hornady .50 BMG press has 1 1/2"-12 threads. That being said it is a very sturdy and reliable piece of equipment. Since the only other press I have is a Dillon 550, which I mainly use for pistol ammo, I load my precision rifle ammo with the bmg press with great results. I've also used it to size pulled AP bullets and it's still going strong.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: yknot</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> It's a very heavy duty press with 1-1/4" threads </div></div>
The Hornady .50 BMG press has 1 1/2"-12 threads. That being said it is a very sturdy and reliable piece of equipment. Since the only other press I have is a Dillon 550, which I mainly use for pistol ammo, I load my precision rifle ammo with the bmg press with great results. I've also used it to size pulled AP bullets and it's still going strong.
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I cried once and got the Hollywood and never looked back. It may wear out by 300,000 or maybe a half a million loads if I don't lube it.
I will second the Corbin but will also steer you towards the Walnut Hill made by Corbins brother I think. It is supposed to be just like the Corbin just less expensive. You should give it a look.
http://rceco.com/MN.asp?pg=products&specific=81&from=36
I cried once and got the Hollywood and never looked back. It may wear out by 300,000 or maybe a half a million loads if I don't lube it.
I will second the Corbin but will also steer you towards the Walnut Hill made by Corbins brother I think. It is supposed to be just like the Corbin just less expensive. You should give it a look.
http://rceco.com/MN.asp?pg=products&specific=81&from=36
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I cried once and got the Hollywood and never looked back. It may wear out by 300,000 or maybe a half a million loads if I don't lube it.
I will second the Corbin but will also steer you towards the Walnut Hill made by Corbins brother I think. It is supposed to be just like the Corbin just less expensive. You should give it a look.
http://rceco.com/MN.asp?pg=products&specific=81&from=36
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Mechanic,that Hollywood Press is the one you are giving me,you know when you get tired of it.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I cried once and got the Hollywood and never looked back. It may wear out by 300,000 or maybe a half a million loads if I don't lube it.
I will second the Corbin but will also steer you towards the Walnut Hill made by Corbins brother I think. It is supposed to be just like the Corbin just less expensive. You should give it a look.
http://rceco.com/MN.asp?pg=products&specific=81&from=36
Mechanic,that Hollywood Press is the one you are giving me,you know when you get tired of it.
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Yes, you are first in line. You wanted the Hollywood inline seater die and all of my CH4D dies too right? Make sure you PM me your address for my next of kin.
Yes, you are first in line. You wanted the Hollywood inline seater die and all of my CH4D dies too right? Make sure you PM me your address for my next of kin.
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I've had the RCBS 50 BMG packge for about 6 yeatrs and never had a single problem. One recomendation. Get the Pacific large capacity powder measure made for Throwing 50 BMG powder charges in a single throw. Well worth the momey.
I've had the RCBS 50 BMG packge for about 6 yeatrs and never had a single problem. One recomendation. Get the Pacific large capacity powder measure made for Throwing 50 BMG powder charges in a single throw. Well worth the momey.
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"The Lee is less than 1/2 the cost,... quality ... couple of negative reviews that said the same thing."
I doubt that. It's just the "insider's thing" to blast Lee.
"The press conked out after 3 rounds."
I really doubt that.
"I've heard many times that the Hornady is the RCBS only painted red. Literally. Only thing different is the quick change die system Hornady uses."
Not even.
We may never get more than we pay for but we often get less than what we pay for.
"The Lee is less than 1/2 the cost,... quality ... couple of negative reviews that said the same thing."
I doubt that. It's just the "insider's thing" to blast Lee.
"The press conked out after 3 rounds."
I really doubt that.
"I've heard many times that the Hornady is the RCBS only painted red. Literally. Only thing different is the quick change die system Hornady uses."
Not even.
We may never get more than we pay for but we often get less than what we pay for.
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