Arbor press

[ARshuter]

Looking to move up to an arbor press. What's a good one and where can I get it? Thanks, Alan

 

[Ledd Slinger]

21st Century Shooting "New Gen" arbor press.

http://www.xxicsi.com/new-generation-arbor-press.html

 

[Petros284]

Looking to move up to an arbor press. What's a good one and where can I get it? Thanks, Alan

Alan

Look at the 21st Century Arbor Press options here :
http://www.xxicsi.com/new-generation-arbor-press.html
or
http://www.xxicsi.com/arbor-press.html

The new generation has the longer handle and the option of the loading block. You can order direct from 21st Century.
These all good choices and you will be very happy with any of them.

OR...you could just upgrade now and go with the Hydro press

Thanks

Pete

 

[PatMiles]

https://www.sinclairintl.com/reload...e-presses/sinclair-arbor-press-prod37764.aspx

http://kmshooting.com/arbor-press/arbor-press-429.html

A couple to consider.
I like the Sinclair. I don't need a hex key to change heights like the K&M.

 

[SS427]

You can get an arbor press from Harbor Freight for around $40 that pushes in a straight line just like all the others. Brunos sells a nice simple arbor press for $80. Sinclair has a similar model too but I think it is around $100. 21st Century sells them direct and so does K&M, but expect to pay a little more. K&M sells models that include a dial indicator to measure seating force.

 

[nmkid]

Or you could just get a Bald Eagle from Bullets.com and be happy.

 

[BP1]

Or you could just get a Bald Eagle from Bullets.com and be happy.

Harrell’s

 

[SS427]

Harrell’s

I forgot about Harrells. While it is more than the Bruno model, I like the lever on the side better to tighten the unit better than a knob. Shipping will me minimal. These guys are awesome, so I do anything I can to support them.

 

[Bamban]

Here is DIY, cheap, frame can be made from hardwood. Toggle clamp. This one served me well when I was a stool shooter in the 80s and it still sees service today.

 

[retired]

base is way too small for normal use without mounting to something.
look for a base aprox 6x6

21st Century Shooting "New Gen" arbor press.

http://www.xxicsi.com/new-generation-arbor-press.html

 

[ARshuter]

Thanks guys I guess the best thing for me to do is just look them up and read back through some old posts to see what people like and dislike about each one. Thanks again, Alan

 

[Ledd Slinger]

Here is DIY, cheap, frame can be made from hardwood. Toggle clamp. This one served me well when I was a stool shooter in the 80s and it still sees service today.


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Might as well just use a rubber mallet...which I have done before

 

[KenOath]

The Sinclair press is well priced and effective, you don’t require a hex key to adjust which is a handy feature. If you want to spoil yourself try the 21st Century Hydro Press, I have both and would recommend either.

Cheers Rushty

 

[Mikemci]

base is way too small for normal use without mounting to something.
look for a base aprox 6x6

I use the 21st Century one and don't have to mount it to anything.

 

[LHSmith]

I use in-line seaters when I want to monitor bullet seating force -usually for SR BR competition. To get the most benefit of in-line dies you need an arbor press that is well constructed - linkage works smoothly- yet small enough to allow you to "feel" small variations of seating force. Learning how to properly set up and use the arbor press to it's full potential requires a learning curve. I like the Sinclair and Hart models.

 

[LA50SHOOTER]

I like my K&M with the dial indicator for force measurement.

I had an old "B" Square that I wish I would have never sold. - I'd pay a hundred bucks for a good used one if I could find it. - Has 2 column's and height adjustable as well.

 

[dogdude]

I have the 21st Century ''New Gen'' and the K&M with force measurement...find the K&M easier to read.

 

[PatMiles]

Dale Carpenter manufactures this hydro base, all hydraulics are contained in the base itself. You have to add the arbor press, in this case, a K&M unit. Other arbor presses such as a Sinclair will fit just fine.

 

[ARshuter]

what is the benefit of the hydro over the standard? My understanding of hydraulics is more mechanical.

 

[kneedtospeed]

The Hydro does not assist in the seating procedure, it simply allows you to monitor the slight variances in pressure, that you would not feel, to help in sorting Loaded rounds.