The Accurate Reloading Forums
50 BMG Hydraulic Press

This topic can be found at:
https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/619104082/m/380104646

26 March 2007, 04:07
Tucker65
50 BMG Hydraulic Press
Hey Guys,

I have a new BAT Machine 50 action on order and decided to make my own reloading press over the 4 month wait on the action. I used a 110 volt hydraulic unit with a tredle foot switch for reversing the ram direction. I haven't finished reloading any rounds yet but I resized a bunch this morning and it was a pleasure to use.

Thanks,
John






26 March 2007, 17:29
missing_something
Nice set up.... so what did it cost you to build that beast....
28 March 2007, 07:41
Tucker65
Smiler

I'm not telling, I'm afraid I might find out myself.
04 April 2007, 18:29
Stonewall
Wow - any more information or plans etc would really be appreciated. What pressure does it take to F.L. size .50 cases ? If each case is lubed the same -this set up should give very consistant headspace on sized brass .

I find that the hard part is to figure out what you actually need -the easier part is to make or buy it!!
Glenn
06 May 2007, 16:08
Edmond
thumb

I use Hornady Formula One dry lube, it is practical.
All fired cases up in a box to spray inside collets, spray, make them fall , spray, make them roll, spray and on the way.
Takes less time to do it than to write it.

I tumbler clean them before.
07 May 2007, 04:36
50BMG*MP-T
Really nice press!!! Can you give us more info on that? Want one of those Smiler


---Shooting---
.577 T-Rex
.50 BMG
.454 Casull
.45 ACP
.44 Rem
.338 RUM
.300 Pegasus
7mmRM
.223 Rem
.223 AI
.22LR
10 ga
12 ga
---wanted---
4 to 8 gauge shotgun
23 July 2007, 07:55
Slavex
I guess the hardest part of that whole thing would setting the throw length properly with the ram? I guess you'd build the bottom end first, activate it and then decide how long to make your spacers and such.
We have a nice press kit that the millrights at work use. totally portable, works on 110V, weighs maybe 25 pounds including the box of rams. Will generate over 8000lbs of pressure. I think the whole kit is around $500. wouldn't be hard to take it, and make a similar setup as this. Thanks for the idea!


Rob E
23 July 2007, 08:40
Macifej
Very nice!!!

What's with the sectioned posts at the base?

Install some opto-electric limit switches to control travel so you don't have to guess or damage the dies or shell holder.

Excellent job! and pretty too!
04 November 2007, 07:57
jeffeosso
super nice...

would make a hell of a bullet swage, with a couple quick mods.. gots plans/parts numbers (BOM)?

wonder if a 12vdc ag hydraulic pump would run it

jeffe


opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com
04 November 2007, 07:58
jeffeosso
and WOW what a clean shop + vmc


opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com
04 November 2007, 16:10
Sambar 9.3
Nice work!


Cheers, Dave.

Aut Inveniam Viam aut Faciam.