Hi all,
As the title says, I’m in the market for a new single stage press in order to make a step towards producing the most accurate ammo possible. Currently, I’m reloading for 6 Dasher, 6.5CM and .308 in my competition rifles. We are shooting F-Open class 600 and 1000 yards (scored 941/1000 in my last 1000 yard competition). Now I’m full length sizing using Whidden gunworks bushing dies, running a 21st century mandrel die to control neck tension and seating with the Whidden competition micrometer die. I’m still using the very first I started reloading on 12+ years ago, it’s a Hornady L-n-L Classic (cam over design). I’ve been told by several very experienced champion shooters and seasoned reloaders, that the cam-over design of my current press isn’t likely helping me to produce the most consistent ammo, round to round. I’m looking for suggestions on what I should be considering for a new presses and why.
Your advice, guidance and experience will be very much appreciated. I’m NOT interested in increasing throughput or any progressive presses. I AM interested solely in what press will give me the best chance to produce rock solid repeatability from round to round.
thanks for your time and thoughtful responses,
Dave M.
As the title says, I’m in the market for a new single stage press in order to make a step towards producing the most accurate ammo possible. Currently, I’m reloading for 6 Dasher, 6.5CM and .308 in my competition rifles. We are shooting F-Open class 600 and 1000 yards (scored 941/1000 in my last 1000 yard competition). Now I’m full length sizing using Whidden gunworks bushing dies, running a 21st century mandrel die to control neck tension and seating with the Whidden competition micrometer die. I’m still using the very first I started reloading on 12+ years ago, it’s a Hornady L-n-L Classic (cam over design). I’ve been told by several very experienced champion shooters and seasoned reloaders, that the cam-over design of my current press isn’t likely helping me to produce the most consistent ammo, round to round. I’m looking for suggestions on what I should be considering for a new presses and why.
Your advice, guidance and experience will be very much appreciated. I’m NOT interested in increasing throughput or any progressive presses. I AM interested solely in what press will give me the best chance to produce rock solid repeatability from round to round.
thanks for your time and thoughtful responses,
Dave M.