For some reason I can't seem to find this...so can someone tell me what the largest cartridge you can reload with this press is? I'll be reloading 308 and 338 for now, but I'll likely have a 375, 408, 416, or 50 by EOY.
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Re: Redding T-7 max
...with over 3.8” of ram travel...
http://www.redding-reloading.com/online-catalog/49-t-7-turret-reloading-press
Google is your friend. I'm pretty sure it won't do the 50 BMG. You'll have to read on the other.
...with over 3.8” of ram travel...
http://www.redding-reloading.com/online-catalog/49-t-7-turret-reloading-press
Google is your friend. I'm pretty sure it won't do the 50 BMG. You'll have to read on the other.
Re: Redding T-7 max
yes, I read that...and the 4 3/4" opening part. And I was assuming it wouldn't load 50bmg as it's bigger than the opening, but what's the max...3.68" 338LM, 4.3" 408 CT, 4.6" 416 Barret? Does it just have to "fit" within the opening or is there a certain amount of travel required for it to work properly?
yes, I read that...and the 4 3/4" opening part. And I was assuming it wouldn't load 50bmg as it's bigger than the opening, but what's the max...3.68" 338LM, 4.3" 408 CT, 4.6" 416 Barret? Does it just have to "fit" within the opening or is there a certain amount of travel required for it to work properly?
Re: Redding T-7 max
This will handle the 50 BMG, RCBS A-4 Big Max press, a full 5" opening. Discontinued by RCBS, they can still be found used on E-Bay in the $200-300 price range.
Here's mine:
The RCBS Ammo Master, Hornady 50 BMG, among others will also work.
Bob
This will handle the 50 BMG, RCBS A-4 Big Max press, a full 5" opening. Discontinued by RCBS, they can still be found used on E-Bay in the $200-300 price range.
Here's mine:
The RCBS Ammo Master, Hornady 50 BMG, among others will also work.
Bob
Re: Redding T-7 max
Is that a gold bar on your bench? Man, your reloads must be REALLY expensive!
Is that a gold bar on your bench? Man, your reloads must be REALLY expensive!
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No it's just a ruler, and not made of gold, but only brass....
No it's just a ruler, and not made of gold, but only brass....
Re: Redding T-7 max
You can load 308 and 338 Lapua Mag on the T-7 just fine. I use my T-7 for both of these. For the 375 CT, 408 CT, and 50BMG, you will need a bigger press than the T-7. The dies are much bigger as well. I use a Redding Big Boss for my 375 and 408 size loads. It threads for the 1 1/4" dies for these calibers. You can load 50 on it, but you will need the 1 1/4" threaded Lee dies, and it will be a very tight fit on that press. For the 50, I would recommend a 50 cal press of your choice. Hope this helps.
Chad
You can load 308 and 338 Lapua Mag on the T-7 just fine. I use my T-7 for both of these. For the 375 CT, 408 CT, and 50BMG, you will need a bigger press than the T-7. The dies are much bigger as well. I use a Redding Big Boss for my 375 and 408 size loads. It threads for the 1 1/4" dies for these calibers. You can load 50 on it, but you will need the 1 1/4" threaded Lee dies, and it will be a very tight fit on that press. For the 50, I would recommend a 50 cal press of your choice. Hope this helps.
Chad
Re: Redding T-7 max
The big-boss 2 by redding - they sell a kit and dies for the .50.
The big-boss 2 by redding - they sell a kit and dies for the .50.
Re: Redding T-7 max
Any recomendations on where to buy a set of 338 dies? Based on other posts, I think I want the Redding S Type Match or competition set, but it's out of stock at most places. And pricing wise, looks like ~240 for the match and ~310 for competition. Or should I start with a cheap set since this is my first reloading experience? I know I can get them significantly cheaper, but I hate spending money twice.
Any recomendations on where to buy a set of 338 dies? Based on other posts, I think I want the Redding S Type Match or competition set, but it's out of stock at most places. And pricing wise, looks like ~240 for the match and ~310 for competition. Or should I start with a cheap set since this is my first reloading experience? I know I can get them significantly cheaper, but I hate spending money twice.
