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...

 

[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.

 

[ISS]

I am either going to blame or thank Kurz for settling my annual scuffle with my lovely wife over "gun stuff and gun books VS socks, underwear, and after shave for Christmas 2024. I showed her the Wilson SSRP on their URL, and she caved.

New record*; less than a minute.

Thank You Kurz,

ISS

* it took me a week back in 2008 to get a Cape Buffalo late hunt in Zim. Craziest Christmas ever, other than two in Chu Lai.