Harrell's Combo Press Look Alike

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I have a combo Press that looks like a Harrell's but it does not have any labeling on it.
I have noticed on this site that there is another name that looks just like it. Can someone help me out with that name? Is this a prototype?

 

[FNSafari]

Its a copy of Charlie Hood's press, unknown of they just copied it or got his ok. I have always thought, watching their use at matches, that there was not enough support when clamped to a bench and they rocked back and forth a lot. JMO.

 

[gdbleb]

ArkcoMachine. Highly regarded press.
I have some of his other products. They are very nice.
He (Matt) is a member here.

Old thread

New Hood press

My favorite press is the Charlie Hood Br combo press. It gives me the best bump numbers of any press I have used. Theres now a single ram version available. Saves you a little money and space. I always used a seperate arbor press so I like this one. Arkco machine is making these. FYI

forum.accurateshooter.com

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[Alex Wheeler]

Charlie Hood is the original. Best press ever in my opinion. Harrell's copied it. But its not the same quality. Arkco makes a very good version of the Hood which I believe Charlie was asked and approved of.

 

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So how do I know if it is a Hood Press? Did he put any labeling on it?

 

[riverwolf1]

So how do I know if it is a Hood Press? Did he put any labeling on it?

How about putting up a picture, that way we can tell you what you have!

 

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Great point.

 

[Kiwishooter]

Great point.

That isn't a Hood, it looks like the Harrells, the main visual difference between the Hood and the Harrels is the way the handle attaches.

 

[B y r o n]

I think this will answer your question.