Author Topic: Turret press (Read 590 times)

Jim n Iowa · « **on:** March 19, 2005, 02:20:26 PM »

I am considering a turret press for my rifle ammo loading. I use a Lee turret for pistols, and have found this to be ok. My ? is is the Redding T-7 worth the extra cost over the RCBS turret press? The press price is close, but when you add those turrets? I am a happy camper with my old Rock Chucker which has served me well. But!!!!

NYbowhunter43 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2005, 03:33:45 PM »

I just got the RSBC this week. I haven't done a whole lot with yet. So far what I have done I am very happy with it. I really like the way it primes. I got it a MIDAWAY for 309.00 + shipping.

PS- their catalog shows it for 339.00, the web site has it at 309.00

Racepres · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2005, 03:59:25 PM »

The Redding has served me well for alot of years... got 4 extra turrets and don't do any "die adjusting" for those calibers!!! Having said that my buddy just got a smokin' deal on an older lyman (T-Mag I think??) He likes it alot... I guess that a turret is a turret and they are handy.. Marty

Val · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2005, 04:22:52 PM »

I've got the RCBS Turret press and I'm quite satisfied with the loads. I'm sure some of the others will do fine also. Be sure and get a good solid one so you won't get any wobble, in the turret mechanism.

Glanceblamm · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2005, 06:31:10 PM »

I will be bold enough to admit ownership of the Lyman T mag turret press.
Have only one turret and I dont think it is too big of a deal to change out dies.
You do have abit of slack here but it is built into the design so everything will line up correctly when you pull the lever. I have operated this in sequence and can be fast & fun. Now a day's, I find myself alot more particular and will operate it like a single stage. In fact, if I were to purchase another press it would probably be a single stage. Even after seeing a friends 650 Dillon work.

leverfan · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2005, 08:10:37 AM »

I went with the Redding. I like the solid support at the back of the turret, the height of the frame opening, the tube that can be used to collect or direct spent primers into a garbage can, and the 7 die stations. I bought mine only a few months ago for $174, but now I see prices have gone up. Midway had them on sale not too long ago for under $180.

The RCBS seems to offer more accesories, if that interests you, and I would expect it to be an excellent reloading press. Coin flipping time?

longwinters · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2005, 08:33:07 AM »

I use the RCBS and really like it. But I certainly would not hesitate to buy a Redding either. I don't think that you can beat a turret press. In my mind it is so much faster than the regular presses where you have to keep switching your dies out. Also RCBS has been so good when I have called them with questions etc... that I like to give them my business.

Long

MnMike · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2005, 05:36:14 PM »

I use my Lee turret for both rifle and pistol. It seems to give me the groups I like.

I load .223, .220 Swift, 30-06, and 7-30 Waters in rifle.

Give it a try before buying another press.

mike

Blackhawk44 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2005, 12:56:40 PM »

Have had cast iron turrets in the past. Have seven different press' at present. Have had Lee turret for over twenty five years. Have 11 turrets set up; more ready. Use the Lee. Loads fine rifle ammo. Cast iron accomplishes nothing the Lee won't except add weight and take up space. My most used, handiest press. I do not use the auto advance.

lefty o · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2005, 06:31:55 PM »

ive been happy with my rcbs turret press ive had for about 3 yrs. i use it as a single stage for reloading rifle , and my only complaint is that i do not like the primer system.