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Offline Joe Mendham

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Compact reloading press
« on: March 13, 2010, 12:08:03 PM »
  My old Piechotta press has a stripped thread in the aluminum body and if I can't fix it I'll have to get a new one. Now what are you guys using for a press at the range . Any suggestions or preferences?  I'm going to have to get something quick so I'd like some ideas.

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Re: Compact reloading press
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2010, 01:36:55 PM »
Well I use a Partner press but it is not as compact as the Sinclair or Harrel press.

I am not sure what I would buy.

Possibly the Hood style if I were to get one and space was a big factor.
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Re: Compact reloading press
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2010, 02:45:46 PM »
I have a Harrell combo press, which I am happy with.  It's capable of using normal dies as well as arbor dies.  It was more expensive, but justifiable given that I had dies of one type or another, not both.



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Re: Compact reloading press
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2010, 06:40:00 PM »
 I have looked at the Harrel's combo and it would free up some space in my tool box . I use a arbour press now to seat my bullets.

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Re: Compact reloading press
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2010, 10:26:48 AM »
Joe, I use a Hood Press, Charlie does not make them any more,
but Scott Crawford does. Go to the classifieds in BR Central for info.

My personal preference is the Hood design, not saying there is anything
wrong with the Harrell"s.
Overall the Hood has a tighter feel to it, less movement in the linkages, and
slightly more compact in storage. The Hood handle is quite tight to the press
body and does give some folks issues, while the Harrell has a more stand-offish
handle and is easier to grasp.
The Harrell has a nice c-clamp built onto it so mounting is very easy even on
2x4 or larger benches. Hood mounting plate (removable with hand screw) must be
clamped onto benches with standard c-clamps or using holes provided bolted to bench.
On my traveling table I have t-nuts mounted so that I can use hand screws to attach
the press (or other tools, case trimmer, powder measure stand etc.) by using several of
these holes I have some flexibility in positioning these items.
Hood presses are a little more pricey.
Maybe Robert will jump in on this one as he uses a Harrell press also.

DanO

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Re: Compact reloading press
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2010, 11:25:35 AM »
When I don't have my trailer with me I use a Harrell press. Likes; I have a compact press in the trailer which means the die setup is different. With the Harrell the top of the handle screws off and I can put the round shims I need right on the handle put the top back on and go. Easy to use, and compact. Also the bag that comes with it is very convenient, just unscrew the press, in the bag, and away you go. I think I got a bag with mine?? Dislikes; the seating plate sometimes hangs up so I had to do a little filing and it works good now.

 

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