arbor press....

[high_press]

Well, i'm thinking about buying a new arbor press and set of wilson dies. I've allways used regular 7/8x14 presses, but have never used an arbor press before. So my question is this, can i bump the shoulder back on an arbor press, or do i have to do that on the standard press? Does the wilson bushing neck die bump the shoulder at all, or do you need something like a redding body die? any tips or pointers would be great.

 

[memilanuk]

Most of the arbor presses used for reloading sacrifice mechanical advantage in favor of sensitivity,feel). I don't think you would want to even attempt more than neck sizing or bullet seating w/ the ones I've seen/handled,Sinclair, RW Hart). I think most people go w/ a bump,or body) die in a 7/8x14 threaded press,usually single stage) for any shoulder set back or F/L sizing that may be required.

HTH,

Monte