Hood press review

[6mmHuskey]

I’ve seen several requests for a review of the Hood reloading press, I did one on YouTube a few months ago, link below.
I paid for this press myself & get no kick back from the folks that make it.

 

[D Coots]

Been using a Hood for 25 years. A couple benefits are not having to drag an arbor press around and compact to fit in loading box.

 

[rayporter]

the die adjuster was a game changer

 

[JFrank]

Late in the video ~around the 23:00 mark he mentions the arm is quite short and after sizing 100 cases he felt it . (That’s not verbatim just generalizing his comment. )
I have been considering this press, and leverage was something I was wondering about, anyone care to weigh in ?

 

[D Coots]

Most likely depends on which cartridge you're working with. I'm most all 6PPC and it's not an issue. Larger case, may be an issue.

 

[ELR LVR]

Im liking the double ram action
Size and seat without changing dies

 

[BartsBullets]

I use mine for 6BRA and no problem at all. It’s a great press and I highly recommend it.

Bart

 

[falconpilot]

I've got two of these. I use one for a 7 Max, 300 Mega cases. These presses are the only presses I've ever used that will keep should bump consistently within 1/2 thousand or so. The handles for fine for the larger cases.

 

[JFrank]

@D Coots @BartsBullets @falconpilot

Thanks , If you fellas indorse it then I have zero doubts about the press.

Jim

 

[gmr4]

I've got two of these. I use one for a 7 Max, 300 Mega cases. These presses are the only presses I've ever used that will keep should bump consistently within 1/2 thousand or so. The handles for fine for the larger cases.

I thought 308 win was as large as the press will go….

 

[Rope2horns]

Great press....I use it for 7/6.5PRC...300WSM....284Shehane. Imo it's one of the best presses on the market.

 

[D Coots]

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