New Wilson Single Stage reloading press

[Kurz]

Although this reminds me of another press already available, here is their take on this:



https://lewilson.com/wilson-single-...nuonxkJqMVfbIYWZN669mk3O86f_o7FjPUWnmsLlmJHRT

Available for sale:

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...M1q0WjRDlGUwVGxDzb-KZv4Ziv3ufJ1ySJ&pid=631636

 

[nakneker]

Another press option! I’m sure some can’t see the need but the more the better imo. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Ledd Slinger]

Although this reminds me of another press already available, here is their take on this:

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https://lewilson.com/wilson-single-...nuonxkJqMVfbIYWZN669mk3O86f_o7FjPUWnmsLlmJHRT

Available for sale:

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...M1q0WjRDlGUwVGxDzb-KZv4Ziv3ufJ1ySJ&pid=631636

I can’t see the point of any press at that price point when my old RCBS Rockchucker with a sloppy ram produces brass with zero runout. Quality dies that are cut perfectly are so much more important than any press.

 

[urbanrifleman]

LE Wilson makes great products. An $1100 reloading press seems a bit spendy. But I guess they must have a market for it!!!

 

[CJ6]

I only see 2 mounting holes. Not something I'd want to form with

 

[memilanuk]

I had an opportunity to swing by the showroom (couple miles from my house) and check it out a few weeks ago.

Very nicely made, perhaps a little smaller than some other similar designs (Lenzi, Prazi), no bushing for larger dies like 1" or 1-1/4"... but then again, Wilson doesn't make any dies that size so it kinda makes sense. IIRC, everything - other than the bearing - is manufactured in house.

I've got a Co-Ax that works perfectly well so I'm not really in the market per se... but I could see myself being tempted. I kinda see it in the same tier as some of the euro imports mentioned above, but without the import duties / hassles.

 

[jnyfeler]

Quality dies that are cut perfectly are so much more important than any press.

What are your dies of choice?

Jeff

 

[Murray Brook]

Quality dies that are cut perfectly are so much more important than any press.

Certainly agree with this.

 

[Alan Warner]

I only see 2 mounting holes. Not something I'd want to form with

Well, they advertise it as a reloading press.
The linkage looks like it would handle as a forming press up to a 308 size piece of brass, maybe.

 

[skeeljc]

I find it hard to believe that the results will be any better than what my MEC Marksman can do.

 

[markm87]

Nice looking press. I'm sure it's very high quality. But I agree that the price is a bit high.

 

[antunRC]

Very similar to https://www.turban-cnc.de/prazipress

 

[boltfluter]

I can think of many better places to spend that kind of money! That price point is ridiculous. A top of the line press should not have any aluminum parts. Period. No thanks.
Paul

 

[Pawnee Bill]

Another solution looking for a problem.

 

[Pete Wass]

I do not believe presses make any difference as far as assembling ammo is concerned. Jeff Pinehardt said in the interview with Erik Cortina the straightness of loaded ammo did not matter. I believe that. One gets what their full length die gives then as far as cases are concerned and I doubt a full length die could be forced to bend. Much to do about nothing is my thinking. I have a big Lee turret press and I'm good with it; delighted actually.

Pete

 

[ISS]

I like that "Made in USA" thingie...

 

[JFrank]

I like that "Made in USA" thingie...

I would agree 100%, considering the other high quality presses on the market and if I were shopping the Wilson would catch my attention.

 

[Skeetman59]

For another $100 or so couldn’t you get the Zero press? I may be off base.

 

[memilanuk]

Depends on what you want. Turret, or a three-post single stage? One that can take 1-1/4" dies, or not?

Like I said, it seemed like a very nice press. I'm just not in the market, or I'd grab one to try.

 

[Bill Norris]

I do not believe presses make any difference as far as assembling ammo is concerned. Jeff Pinehardt said in the interview with Erik Cortina the straightness of loaded ammo did not matter. I believe that. One gets what their full length die gives then as far as cases are concerned and I doubt a full length die could be forced to bend. Much to do about nothing is my thinking. I have a big Lee turret press and I'm good with it; delighted actually.

Pete

I do not believe straightness of loaded ammo matters if it is being fired in a straight chamber with minimum clearance and tolerances. The chamber will align the bullet centered within the bore if the job is done correctly.