Hollywood press

[old load]

There are a bunch of Hollywood reloading presses for sale on Facebook marketplace in East Texas. Has anyone used one?

 

[Deleted member 113831]

Unless you are just interested in vintage I'd pass. Depending on the model, they could take proprietary shell holders or if a semi-progressive model, may only be readily set up for a single caliber.

The heavy duty single stages are unnecessarily heavy, yet don't have the leverage of a modern O press.

They are very collectible for vintage reloading nerds (I'm guilty), but would be a poor choice for someone starting out.

 

[C.K]

There Bmg turret press is top notch, they do take standard shell holders with a adapter.

 

[isofahunter]

Mine has been making ammo for nearly 70 years (dad first 65, me the last 5). I expect my son will use it in the future.

 

[RTH1800]

I had a bunch of them. Dozens. Still have one with a lot of extras. The powder measures are very precise.

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Any of those on the Texas FB marketplace a BMG Turret press?
Any chance there are some of the Hollywood bullet pullers listed, specifically for 375, 408 or 50?

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[RTH1800]

I have a large Hollywood BP. Would need to modify collet for correct caliber. Also some various other parts. Powder measures etc. PM IF INTERESTED.

 

[stefan73]

BMG guys used to rave about their presses!

 

[old load]

Hi,

Any of those on the Texas FB marketplace a BMG Turret press?
Any chance there are some of the Hollywood bullet pullers listed, specifically for 375, 408 or 50?

Sincerely,
You will need to respond to the website directly. Shouldn't be too hard to find.

 

[RTH1800]

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[old load]

I bought a turret press and a single stage. I am super impressed with them. Unbelievably smooth operation and built like a tank. I've already done some swaging. I also picked up one of his Hollywood powder measures. I've never found one that consistent.

 

[whatmeworry_45]

If someone wanted a Hoss of a press, that Hollywood turret press would be it. Some of them already have 7/8"-14 turrets, some have 1.25" or 1.5" by whatever threads. There are sellers on eBay who still make shell holders and priming rams for these, so thats no big deal.

Still, I wouldn't want one as an only press. Mine sits unused most of the time, but every now and then I entertain the idea of firing up the lathe & mill, and turning it into a sort of progressive press. Like a 550b on steriods. Probably never going to happen when I have 2 actual 550's sitting next to it.

 

[Tortuga]

My dad has had a beast of a Hollywood on his bench for forever. I grew up churning out ammo on that monster. When the time comes, I will bolt it to my bench beside the Dillon.

 

[acudaowner]

is this the same thing you saw ?
and if i can get my hands to type you said they had more of these ? on amazon ?

 

[old load]

is this the same thing you saw ?

That's the one. I bought one of them. He had a bunch.

 

[5x5]

You can get a shell holder adapter for $25 that will allow you to use any modern shell holders.

 

[lash]

You mean like this?

I have been using this press to load since the early ‘80s when I was given it by a family friend who had used it for many years. It just works and I wouldn’t trade it.