Harrels or Hood ?

[R.Morehouse]

I am at the threshold of getting my 1st 6PPC and looking forward to all the dynamics that come along with learning short range BR. Like the title says I would like some opinions on these 2 presses to help me with my decision and perhaps any tips to be shared with this 57yr old newby to this new adventure......Thanks

Regards
Rick

 

[LHSmith]

Basically Chevy (Harrels) vs. Cadillac (Hood -Crawford). I never used a Harrels, but the Hood is built to tighter tolerances, and well thought out - it even dispenses fired primers through the ram into a removable container, and has the option of adding a JLC ratchet die adjuster > a big plus for ultra-precision.

 

[JohnKielly]

Had a Harrel & sold it off to another enquiring mind. I came to the conclusion that the design was not up the performance of a simple arbour press to neck size & seat. Never did get to use the threaded side.