Arbor press for inline seater

[Mastershot]

I have this one
21 century Hydro Priess

 

[joshb]

If you want to go really cheap, use a hammer. A hard rubber hammer might be better. I will admit to using one before I got my arbor press. The first thing I tried was pushing on the seater die with my palm. That worked for 20 or so, then my palm started hurting.

 

[Bottom Fodder]

If you want to go really cheap, use a hammer. A hard rubber hammer might be better. I will admit to using one before I got my arbor press. The first thing I tried was pushing on the seater die with my palm. That worked for 20 or so, then my palm started hurting.

Yes you kinda the feel of your neck tension first hand lol. Been there done that

 

[SmittyJon]

Most folks don't need some kind of high-dollar, fancey-smancey, arbor press. Those that do, go ahead and get one. It's your dime.

For the rest of us ... Brownells has a new Sinclair arbor press for $150 + some shipping. I've shot IBS Score Competition or over 26 years, and that's all I've used. It's loaded 1,000's of rounds, and is still working just fine. Once a year it comes apart for a thorough cleaning, and re-lubing for the following season.

Harrell's makes-made a very similar one that works well, too. Every now 'n then one pops up for sale on this site's Classifieds. When they do, they don't last long.

So if you want a used one (or a used Sinclair), grab it quick cause sure-as-$hit, someone else will!

SJ

 

[Joe Salty]

I have a K&M with the gauge, But I had to put a longer handle on it for a better feel!
But I use my Hart most of the time.

Joe Salty

 

[SmittyJon]

I have a K&M with the gauge, But I had to put a longer handle on it for a better feel!
But I use my Hart most of the time.

Joe Salty

Yes Joe. I forgot to mention a Hart. Some of the BR guys I know use them too.

SJ

 

[shoot4fun]

I have had a no-frills arbor press for a while and it was okay. About a year ago I picked up a 21st Century arbor press and I really like the feel of it.

 

[Trigger-Jerker]

No frills great press. Good current price with free shipping.

K&M Arbor Reloading Press

This rugged press is used with in line bullet seating and neck sizing dies and can be used at your home loading bench or at the range. The ability to...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[Fire Dog]

Why not go to a dual press like the Harrels?

Because Harells stoped making them years ago and now are closing down completely…
Might get lucky and find one in the classifieds but you will have to be quick and it will cost you more than the KM…

 

[kiwijohn]

Thanks Fire dog, maybe I should have stressed "like a Harrels" in a different way?

 

[ELR LVR]

I have this one
21 century Hydro Priess

Thats a killer idea having the pressure gauge on there
and they even offer a basic model for $125 !!!
Nice

 

[Bamban]

I've been using this since the 80s. Not my design, I copied it from a guy named TJ Jackson from Austin. His was made from hard wood.

 

[AlNyhus]

I've been using this since the 80s. Not my design, I copied it from a guy named TJ Jackson from Austin. His was made from hard wood.

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Yep...a push/pull toggle clamp and a 90 degree hunk of something to mount it to. Amazon is your Huckleberry.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=push+pull+toggle+clamp&tag=accuratescom-20

 

[WayneShaw]

Been using the same K&M for almost 30 years.

 

[Bottom Fodder]

I've been using this since the 80s. Not my design, I copied it from a guy named TJ Jackson from Austin. His was made from hard wood.

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We could be friends

 

[JFrank]

The pressure gauge doesn’t really reflect the amount of bullet hold being applied or guarantee accurate seating results.

 

[long40shot]

I bought it used Sinclair from a member here. I like it, but let's be honest, I have no idea what i am doing with such fancy things.

Matt

 

[Mike TackleBerry]

Soon to have my first inline seater. As I am uncertain how much use I'll have for an arbor press and the cost of a K&M, I was curious if anyone had tried a universal half-ton small press?

Thanks for any experience you care to pass along.

I have a K&M Arbor press with force pack for sale in the classifieds.

 

[NZ_Fclass]

The "feel" of the K&M is what seating with an in-line die is all about. After living with one 2 years,I would not use anything else.

 

[charlie b]

Just curious. When loading with my std press I note changes in seating (feel) and will segregate those rounds to warm up or sighters. Same with seating primers, I note the ones that are starting to loosen and mark them for disposal after firing.

Is that what you all do with the arbors and wilson dies?