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21st Century Hydropress PSI levels

I purchased one two years ago to seat bullets in a Dasher. I personally use light seating pressure so I switched out the 0-100 with a 0-30 gauge. Best move I could have done. My sorting for record rounds is +/- 1.5 psi.
 
This may be a dumb question but I don't have the hydraulic version of 21st C's arbor press - yet. Can you "burp" the pressure gauge without disassembling the plumbing? I like the press in its basic form.
I am not sure what you are asking. The video I linked shows how to burp a glycerine filled gage if the gage will not zero. If you have air in the main hydraulic system it will sound like a bowl of rice krispies when it is being pumped. Then you need to bleed the air off at the system highpoint. There is probably a video out there somewhere that will show how to do that also

I don't own a hydraulic reloading press myself and being a KISS ( keep it simple) kind of guy I don't really plan one buying one anytime soon. I do have lots of experience with large and small hydraulic systems in the manufacturing operations however so if you can be a bit more clear I can probably get you pointed in the right direction
 
You can buy a new gauge for $10 or less. You do not need the glycerine fill since the press does not have any violent vibrations bouncing the needle. It is a 0-100psi 1/4npt lower mount. Can be bought most anywhere. If you keep maxing it out try a bigger range, non hydraulic or the k&m. No need to bother john with a simple gauge changeout
 
I’ve always had good luck with light neck tension. I’m fairly new to my hydro press. I turn, anneal and use expanders. I haven’t seen over 22#s on my gauge yet. 6BR that is. Speaking of consistency. I wonder what would be more consistent. 20-30 or 80-90. Humm.
Me too!
My process is to have all my neck thicknesses to be within .001. I use a neck expander to achieve close to perfect neck tension which also eliminates the donut. Over kill?...can’t hurt.
Ben
 
I purchased one two years ago to seat bullets in a Dasher. I personally use light seating pressure so I switched out the 0-100 with a 0-30 gauge. Best move I could have done. My sorting for record rounds is +/- 1.5 psi.
Any tips on changing out the gauge to keep air bubbles out? I am considering swapping out the 100psi for a 50 or 60 for more accuracy.
 
I can guarantee that the 20-30 is going to be better than 80-90. Think about it, you are pushing down on a hollow point bullet jacket made of copper. At what point do you think you start changing/deforming the jacket so that it wont fly properly any more. It ain't rocket science.

Joe

Good question... has anyone measured pressure/force while pointing bullets?
 
Any tips on changing out the gauge to keep air bubbles out? I am considering swapping out the 100psi for a 50 or 60 for more accuracy.
Keep the thread hole level while removing the factory gauge. The press can not be bolted down to accomplish this. I used Teflon tape on the threads of the new gauge. I used a baby medicine syringe to replace any lost oil. I also used craft clay to build a dam around the hole so that I could over fill, helping to eliminate bubbles. I used mineral oil.
 
Greetings all,
I have been reloading for decades now, dodging the annealing bug until now :).
I am quite aware of how harder (stiff might be a better word), un-annealed the brass becomes after a few reloads, and I suspect bullet seating forces are all over the place. I have always wondered how this might be hurting my loads accuracy.
I have been considering this 21st century press for a-while now, from the reviews and few online videos it seems to operate quite nicely.
However one thing that bugs me is my suspicion it operates with a hydraulic chamber right above the Inline dies.
For those who own one, I ignore it's design, but I suspect it operates a hydraulic cylinder and thus seals with an o-ring(s) ? I am thinking about leaking some of the oil from this cylinder (piston) right on top of the die.
Any such experiences ?
Thanks a mill..
 

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