WTB a Hollywood Press. Does anyone know where I can find one? Im looking for a single stage. (Hollywood Senior single stage reloading press)

John

Mine is not for sale but you can call Hollywood Engieering @ 818-842-8376
Joe or Margaret Mueller

10642 Arminta st.
Sun Valley CA. 91352

I used to see pictures of these in Elmer Keith's books and old American NRA magazines and very early Reloader's Digests from the 1970s.

I did not know they were still around. So just used Google. This is what I found:

http://www.hevanet.com/temple/Hollywood.html

http://www.meyette.us/HollywoodEngineeringSaga.htm


And many other UNHAPPY comments. I've no dog in the fight but are all these complainers just wrong?

I've used my Hollywood sr for 54 years now and it is as strong now as it ever was. Wish I could say the same. roger

Flea Bay and Gunbroker is where I'd start

There were a bunch on Ebarf, but none right now. Make sure you get a steel one, not the aluminum one. Expect to pay $150-330, depending on what else is included.

I know something about them (I currently have one Hollywood Senior and four of their turrets) and can offer buying advice when you locate one.

Pierce288: Same to you, LOL!!! I have one, it is not the turret press, but it is the heavy brute. Is that what your looking for. Also, I have converted it to RCBS shellholders, with one of their adapters, snap on or off.

Let me know, maybe we can make a deal on it.

Jerry

Hey Jerry - LOL gotta love Willie!! I would def like to talk about that press. I will send you a PM.

Thanks,
John

I would like to know if these press would reload an 4'' 4-bore cartridge? Also is there any pictures or information on the Dillion Hollywood type press? And will they reload a 4' 4-bore cartridge?

Big Will,

I am guessing 4-bore cartridges require 1.5x12 dies; is this correct?

If so, not all Hollywoods have a die station that size. It was up to the original buyer to decide what size the stations were to be. For instance, out of 45-stations on the 5-Hollywoods I own (3-Universals, 1-Senior Turret, and 1-Senior), only one is 1.5x12.

Some Seniors have the 1.5x12 & 7/8x14 capability, while others do not.

And I have not heard anything about Dillon making a press that looks like a Hollywood; could you elaborate? I do know their newest press is aimed at the .50BMG crowd and costs $1000. The die-plate is supported by 3-posts and the dies are 1.5x12.

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Originally posted by big will:
I would like to know if these press would reload an 4'' 4-bore cartridge? Also is there any pictures or information on the Dillion Hollywood type press? And will they reload a 4' 4-bore cartridge?

Call Hollywood Engineering! roger

My Hollywood SR. ,vintage 1956,is threaded 1.5"x12 and has a threaded bushing that reduces it to handle the standard dies.With the right shell holder the throat has a 5" opening .With a universal shell holder adapter it has a 4 3/4" inch opening. I can't see why it can't be used for a 50 cal. MG case. Don't have a clue about the priming rod. I hope this is some help. roger

Big Will, I use an RCBS Ammomaster 2 to load 4-bore with 1.5" dies, which it handles without a problem.

Bob

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Don't have a clue about the priming rod.

There is a guy on Ebay who sells replacement priming rods for the Senior that will also work on Senior Turrets (although the stock primer arm for those are taller), and also work on Dunbars. I have one and it is identical to the original ones.

From left to right: Senior primer arm, Senior Turret primer arm, and Universal Turret primer arm

Thanks for all the info!!

Hi; John

I am shipping the press to you today. Please check the packing material for the handle and a sheel holder I found in my stuff. If I happen to find any other parts, I'll send them to you latter.

Enjoy

Jerry

PS I am insuring the press also FYI

I'd be interested in seeing a picture of it when it arrives.

John:

Just wondering, if the press arrived yet?

Jerry Eden