I looked around and I have come up with a few options but I was just checking with you guys to get an opinion. I am looking for an affordable single stage press for 338 lapua magnum. I was looking at the redding big boss 2 and was prob going that route unless someone else has a better idea. Also on the type S dies what sizes should I order for the bushings. I know I have to load a round then measure but I was just hoping to buy once instead of loading a few rounds and then having to pay shipping again after the initial purchase of the press and dies.
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Re: Best "affordable" press for 338 lm
I use my rock chuckar supreme with no problems. I have bushings between .365 and .369. if you buy wilson bushings you can flip them upside down for half sizes
I use my rock chuckar supreme with no problems. I have bushings between .365 and .369. if you buy wilson bushings you can flip them upside down for half sizes
Re: Best "affordable" press for 338 lm
How long have you been reloading?
How long have you been reloading?
Re: Best "affordable" press for 338 lm
Been loading for 6 years. My dillon 650 won't do 338 lm so that's why I'm looking for another press. Thanks for the tip on the bushings
Been loading for 6 years. My dillon 650 won't do 338 lm so that's why I'm looking for another press. Thanks for the tip on the bushings
Re: Best "affordable" press for 338 lm
The newer RCBS will work, I've had great luck with Redding. The "S" dies are good, don't overlook the standard Forester set. I have both and end up using the standard Forester FL die - little run out.
The newer RCBS will work, I've had great luck with Redding. The "S" dies are good, don't overlook the standard Forester set. I have both and end up using the standard Forester FL die - little run out.
Re: Best "affordable" press for 338 lm
LEE Classic cast or Classic turret
LEE Classic cast or Classic turret
Re: Best "affordable" press for 338 lm
RCBS Ammomaster
RCBS Ammomaster
Re: Best "affordable" press for 338 lm
Correct me if I'm wrong but if I'm shooting the same brass in the same gun then the bushing type neck size only is the best option. It works the brass the minimal amount and keeps the brass "fire formed" to your chamber thus making it more accurate right. At least that's my understanding and why I'm want to stay away from full length sizing. Or will I need to full length size every third it fourth round? In my other bolt guns 270 win and below I always full length size but that's cause brass wasn't 3 bucks a pop.
Correct me if I'm wrong but if I'm shooting the same brass in the same gun then the bushing type neck size only is the best option. It works the brass the minimal amount and keeps the brass "fire formed" to your chamber thus making it more accurate right. At least that's my understanding and why I'm want to stay away from full length sizing. Or will I need to full length size every third it fourth round? In my other bolt guns 270 win and below I always full length size but that's cause brass wasn't 3 bucks a pop.
Re: Best "affordable" press for 338 lm
Lee Classic Cast O-frame press.
Made in America, from American railroad rails, on American made CNC machinery.
It will handle the 50BMG, FWIW.
For about ~$100-$110, what's not to like?
Chris
Lee Classic Cast O-frame press.
Made in America, from American railroad rails, on American made CNC machinery.
It will handle the 50BMG, FWIW.
For about ~$100-$110, what's not to like?
Chris
Re: Best "affordable" press for 338 lm
my set up for my 338 is a redding type s neck die, a redding body die and i use either a forster benchrest seater or a wilson hand die seater
my set up for my 338 is a redding type s neck die, a redding body die and i use either a forster benchrest seater or a wilson hand die seater
Re: Best "affordable" press for 338 lm
Ive found with my rifle i have to fl size every other firing
Ive found with my rifle i have to fl size every other firing
Re: Best "affordable" press for 338 lm
Another option is to use a full length sizing die and set it up to bump your shoulder however much you would like then put a few machine bushings under the die to only partial size. I believe redding makes a spacers to do this as well
Another option is to use a full length sizing die and set it up to bump your shoulder however much you would like then put a few machine bushings under the die to only partial size. I believe redding makes a spacers to do this as well
