? Reloading Press for 3-1/2" case

30 May 2014, 09:33

MHC_TX

Which reloading press do you recommend for 3-1/2" case (450 N.E. No2). I currently use a Redding T-7 press and am able to use it, but have to barely screw in the die. Not the best set up.

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30 May 2014, 09:50

twoseventy

I use RCBS for my no 2. I forgot the model, but call huntingtons, they know. It was designed for the BMG but works great on the 3.5 inch cases. And for all cases, for that matter.

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30 May 2014, 10:12

cal pappas

RCBS Ammomaster is what I use now that I need to accommodate a 4-bore.
I used the Lee Classic Cast press for years.
CH Tool (4D-CH) also makes a huge press which is actually overkill but is the biggest and strongest in the business.
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30 May 2014, 17:51

Peter

I use the old standard RCBS Rockchucker. Just have to tilt the case a bit in the shell holder to seat the bullet. You tilt the case out of the way and push the bullet into the seating die. Then let the case stand upright and the bullet drops into the top of the case.
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30 May 2014, 19:23

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For the big stuff, (.505 Gibbs, etc.), I use the RCBS Ammomaster. It's big enough for most anything, and also versatile, since you can change out the top plates, giving you the option to use a variety of threadings. Here's mine:

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31 May 2014, 02:22

cal pappas

quote:
Originally posted by big will:
Is that an RCBS Summit orwhat?Also is the RCBS the only one that will the
8-bore and 4-bore cartridge?

Big Will:
The Lee Class is will take up to an 8.
The Ammomaster and the press from 4D-CH will take up to 4 bore.
In my Ammomaster I have bushings for 7/8", 1", and 1 1/4" dies and when the bushings are removed, the hole is for 1 1/2" dies for the 4-bore.
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31 May 2014, 08:57

cal pappas

quote:
Originally posted by DM:
My BIG press is a RCBS Big Max, it will easily handle the big cartridges...

DM

DM:
What is the gap in the Big Max press? I wanted one but they are not made and I settled for the Ammomaster which is big and versatile but really is a cheaply made piece of crap.
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