stagpanther
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I've been through 4 different presses over the years and my current Lyman turret press is going out of alignment, both the ram and the turret platter are worn to the point they have play in them--I've taken it apart and replaced parts before, but short of sending it out to be blueprinted I'd like to explore options for my "dream press." So here are my expectations/requirements:
1. I don't care about volume/ multi-stage production.
2. Consistent concentricity is of primary importance.
3. Prefer to use conventional dies from multiple manufacturers if at all possible, but will adapt to a superior system if necessary.
4. I prefer simplicity over complex whizbangery.
5. I load from 9mm pistol up to 338 lapua magnum (which uses a larger die, but I have a separate press I use for it).
I know a lot of this is predicated on good case prep. I also have a K&M arbor press for seating, but dies are hard to come by for the cartridges I use.
Your suggestions--and why--greatly appreciated. Fire away!
1. I don't care about volume/ multi-stage production.
2. Consistent concentricity is of primary importance.
3. Prefer to use conventional dies from multiple manufacturers if at all possible, but will adapt to a superior system if necessary.
4. I prefer simplicity over complex whizbangery.
5. I load from 9mm pistol up to 338 lapua magnum (which uses a larger die, but I have a separate press I use for it).
I know a lot of this is predicated on good case prep. I also have a K&M arbor press for seating, but dies are hard to come by for the cartridges I use.
Your suggestions--and why--greatly appreciated. Fire away!