there is something I have been wanting to do to the press

[M-61]

One could say ‘float and slop are good’.
The die determines the outcome. If you have some slop, that slop allows the case to enter the die stress free. ‘Enter’ is the operative word. Think ‘Wilson’ dies. No press at all. Sure you can use an arbor press or a mallet. I have a few Wilson set ups, but I just don’t care for them. They produce fine concentric cases.
I have 11 presses 7 of which are mounted. I use what is comfortable for me. I’m a 100 yard BR shooter. The target is all that counts. If one produces more accurate ammo than another I’d have only that one on my bench.

 

[misser]

One could say ‘float and slop are good’.
The die determines the outcome. If you have some slop, that slop allows the case to enter the die stress free. ‘Enter’ is the operative word. Think ‘Wilson’ dies. No press at all. Sure you can use an arbor press or a mallet. I have a few Wilson set ups, but I just don’t care for them. They produce fine concentric cases.
I have 11 presses 7 of which are mounted. I use what is comfortable for me. I’m a 100 yard BR shooter. The target is all that counts. If one produces more accurate ammo than another I’d have only that one on my bench.

I'd use a drill press before I'd use a hammer ,but to each his own. I'm using that hydraulic press with l E Wilson dies

 

[M-61]

I'd use a drill press before I'd use a hammer ,but to each his own. I'm using that hydraulic press with l E Wilson dies

Me too. But my point (obviously missed) was the press was not even needed with Wilson dies ( and maybe there are others of the same design).
Hydraulic press in certainly nice.

 

[misser]

.005 of movement

 

[Webster]

.005 of movement

Reloading ammo is the ideal hobby for someone with OCD.