Turret Press questions

[hydro556]

I have a couple of RCBS Rockchucker Supremes and enjoy loading with them. At one time I had a Dillon RL550 and never even unpacked it. Ended up trading it off.

I like loading on my single stages but have recently started loading 338LM in addition to 308. This has resulted in my having to do more die swapping than I want. I have never used, or even seen, a turret press.

I want to make sure I am understanding it correctly. It is basically a single stage press with a rotating turret on top in which you can place different dies. I am simply wanting to avoid having to change dies. I could just set my dies and lock them in, then rotate the turret to go from sizing to seating and from 308 to 338LM, right?

I like Redding and have been checking out their T7 Turret. Is this press up to the quality of pretty much everything else Redding? Are there better turret presses available?

 

[Fuzzball]

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Your view of turret presses is correct. And the T-7 is the best of its type.

 

[Mark Walker]

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Your understanding is correct, and the folks that have the T7s speak highly of them.

I have a couple of Harrells turret presses, and they are nice. I reload at the range some, and the Harrells are portable, and that is the main reason I bought them instead of the Redding.

http://harrellsprec.com/index.php?crn=205&rn=381&action=show_detail

Hope that helps.

 

[rijndael]

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I also have a Rock Chucker. I installed one of the Hornady Lock-N-Load adapter/conversion units. I can swap dies in less than 5 seconds.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=858110

 

[Rafael]

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The T-7 is up to most anything and I don't know of another turret that will be stronger.

You may want to check and see if it has enough room for 338LM, I wouldn't know. Check with Redding to be sure.

Another choice is the Hornady Lock-n-load bushings in a standard press....makes for easy die swaps and each will retain it's individual setup. Another popular choice is the Forster Co-Ax press but that one may or may not have die-height issues.

 

[hydro556]

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Thanks guys. I will check the LNL adapters. After buying a set of Redding Comp dies, I am impressed with Redding in general and kind of want to "upgrade" presses, not that I have found a single issue with the RockChuckers.

Is there a certain place to buy Redding presses that is better than others?

 

[Rafael]

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I don't know who is cheapest.

These things have really gone up in price. I think I paid about $170.00 when they first came out.
So long as it will work with the 338LM dies, you won't regret it. Nice F'n press.

 

[Victor N TN]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fuzzball</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Your view of turret presses is correct. And the T-7 is the best of its type. </div></div>

+1... I agree.

 

[BigJakeJ1s]

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The current production co-ax press has a much longer handle yoke to clear longer dies, but it may not have enough ram travel for your choice of cartridge.

Andy

 

[One_Feather]

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I have had a T-7 now for two years and never looked back. In fact I don't think I'v even adjusted them in 2 years.

 

[hydro556]

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If I am reading the measurements correctly, there would seem to be plenty of clearance for 338LMM.

Can anyone say for sure?

 

[Rafael]

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I can take measurements tonight if that helps.

 

[hydro556]

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Thanks Rafael

 

[USMCj]

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I have a T7 and love it! it was my first press and Im glad I spent the extra money on it when I did!

That being said, the only press that I would say is better is a Hollywood turret press, but then again it costs wayyy more.

 

[montyb]

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i measured my Redding T7 and it seems like the ram has a 3.75" stroke.

 

[hydro556]

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Damn, that doesnt leave much room.

 

[hydro556]

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And thanks for measuring for me pupi

 

[Shady_Jay]

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yeah, you can barely squeeze a 338LM in the T7. I have tried it on mine.

 

[montyb]

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i have reloaded cartridges with longer AOL than the press stroke before. you have to slide the cartridge rim out of the shell holder with the bullet tip still kind of in the seating die. this with my older Rockchucker. maybe i diddn't explain it well, but it's doable...

 

[Rafael]

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Sorry I didn't get back to you right away, Hydro.
My girls PC is giving her fits, been working on it most of the night.

Looks like you were taken care of!

 

[hydro556]

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no worries Raf.

 

[USMCj]

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Redding does not recommend the T7 to be used with 338Lapua. Might want to consider the Redding ultramag press.

 

[hydro556]

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I will check the UltraMag. Was really wanting the turret./

 

[Winchester 69]

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Advertised ram stroke for the T-7 is 3 13/16". Same as for the Big Boss. The shell holder will decrease it slightly.

You can use the LnL bushing with the UltraMag. <span style="font-style: italic">BigSoundRacing</span> used this setup. He had posted pictures in the past, but it looks like his stuff is no longer available.

If you could find an alternative way to seat bullets for the 338LM, the turret press would be fine. Does anyone have hand dies for the cartridge? Seat with a wooden mallet? Or a valve spring compressor?