Bonanza 68 Press, How Good Was It?

[Clancy]

I have a shot at one of these here locally that’s in good shape. Anyone in love with them? Better than the new stuff?

 

[bobm]

Looks like a built tough product from the 60's. Go for it if the price is right.

 

[Clancy]

Looks like a built tough product from the 60's. Go for it if the price is right.

Just looking into it for an extra. Price is right.
If it’s really good though, I might donate it to my good friend who is getting started. He knows how to load but has never had his own stuff.

 

[hpshooter]

Just looking into it for an extra. Price is right.
If it’s really good though, I might donate it to my good friend who is getting started. He knows how to load but has never had his own stuff.

Memory says it is a well built "o" frame cast iron press. If it will take a standard shell holder and 7/8-14 dies and is at a price you deem good I would purchase it. Only down side may be not being able to prime on the press, don't know if they were set up to be able to do that.

 

[bobm]

This one on fleabay shows a primer seating kit comes with it.

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[Clancy]

I’m a hand priming guy anyway. I love my chucker, but having an extra press around for odds and ends couldn’t hurt.

I do wish there was a tray fed bench primer other than the Lee. I have seen a primer tube ignite and not a fan haha.