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1 inch reloading dies -- which press?
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Hi there,

I'd like to pick up a single stage press suitable for 1 inch dies. This is going to be very low volume, so I'm not looking to spend a ton of money. Which press should I buy?

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Where do you find 1-inch dies?
 
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CH4D has 7/8th and 1 inch reloading dies for the .500 A2. I was told over the phone that the 1 inch dies were the recommended size, due to greater durability. They make 7/8th to 1 inch adapters for presses with removable threading; the price is very reasonable.

I just wanted to see who was doing something similar and what press they had chosen. I've already got 2 other presses including a Redding Turret (which I really like), so this will not be my general purpose press.


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Many (if not most) of the single stage presses, have the actual press frame drilled and tapped for 1.5" dies (50 BMG size), then use a reducing bushing to get down to the standard 7/8x14 thread. You need to contact the press manufacturer and buy a different bushing to reduce down to the 1" thread size.
If you don't want to spend a lot of money, the Lee Classic Cast press is probably the cheapest/best option.
 
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Redding Big Boss will do it. What are your other two presses? Rockchucker can be adapted for 1". Both Redding and RCBS have the bushings to adapt 1 1/4" to 1".
 
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I have the Redding T7 and the Boss single stage. The Boss is a little small, but I might call Redding in the morning about the adapter bushing.


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The Redding Big Boss comes with a bushing to use 7/8" dies, but I think the Boss does not (frame is drilled/tapped for 7/8), nor does the turret.

The Lee classic cast will do it with an adapter bushing (from ch4d?). Probably the least expensive option, and a good press too.

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I have a RCBS AmmoMAster, it will handle 1" dies.


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I just ordered a Lee Classic Cast. I know there are other, nicer presses, but I mostly use my Redding T7 (love it), and occasionally my Redding Boss for decapping or crimping. The Boss is fairly small and doesn't have a die bushing; it's directly drilled and 7/8 inch threaded so I was out of luck as far as using it with 1 inch dies.

If I load 300 rounds per year on this press, I'll be surprised. Still, at $8 per round for factory ammo I'm well, well ahead on the deal.

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Get a Redding Ultra-Mag.
 
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The Lee Classic Cast press uses 7/8"-14 and 1 1/4"-12 dies. I have one and extremely pleased with it. Between the Lee and Bonanza Co-axial press, I can handle all my centerfire needs.


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I also use the RCBS Ammomaster. Good solid press, built like a tank.


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Originally posted by aktoklat:
The Lee Classic Cast press uses 7/8"-14 and 1 1/4"-12 dies. I have one and extremely pleased with it. Between the Lee and Bonanza Co-axial press, I can handle all my centerfire needs.


With the right bushing from ch4d, LCC will also handle 1" dies. I agree, between it an a co-ax, a reloader is well covered.

Andy
 
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