Turret press for F class??

[ahusted1978]

I have always used a single stage press for my f class hand loads. I can see where a turret press may prove to be beneficial. What are some thoughts, pros and cons, and recommendations for the best turret press.

 

[flintcreek6412]

I use a Redding turret press but likely in a different way then most. It's in my garage where I do all my prep. I have a universal decapper in one slot, full length sizing die(.308) in another, expander mandrel for neck tension on another station, expander mandrel for neck turning lathe on another, 6.5CM sizing/bushing die in another, .223 sizer in #6 and #7 left open for something odd that I choose to load

Inside is where I prime by hand, drop powder with autotrickler and A&D and seat bullet with arbor press for .308 f class. I have a single stage press inside for bullet seating dies on the 6.5CM and .223 that are not F class loads. I keep powder, primers, bullets and scale in climate controlled area.

This way I never have to change and adjust dies for what I use the most. But again, turret is only for case prep. Loading is more precise inside.

 

[kindabitey]

Look at a Area 419 Zero. They're just now getting out in the wild and in the hands of folks that can do a better job of reviewing than I can. The biggest issue I had with my T-7 was clearance on the turret. I usually had around 5-6 thou difference when seating. Doesn't happen on the Zero.

 

[JohnKielly]

I deprime with a universal depriming tool on a pot metal Lee C press, size on an RCBS Rockchicker & seat with an arbor press - no die changing needed, no speed or precision lost & the crud from depriming contained at an inexpensive station.

 

[std7mag]

I do all my reloading with a Lee 4 hole turret press.
I just pop the advance rod out when doing rifle cartridges.
Simple to change complete die set for a different cartridge, plus faster than single stage for pistol cartridges.

 

[ahusted1978]

I use a Redding turret press but likely in a different way then most. It's in my garage where I do all my prep. I have a universal decapper in one slot, full length sizing die(.308) in another, expander mandrel for neck tension on another station, expander mandrel for neck turning lathe on another, 6.5CM sizing/bushing die in another, .223 sizer in #6 and #7 left open for something odd that I choose to load

Inside is where I prime by hand, drop powder with autotrickler and A&D and seat bullet with arbor press for .308 f class. I have a single stage press inside for bullet seating dies on the 6.5CM and .223 that are not F class loads. I keep powder, primers, bullets and scale in climate controlled area.

This way I never have to change and adjust dies for what I use the most. But again, turret is only for case prep. Loading is more precise inside.

Kind of what I'm after. I prep only on my single stage now, and seat bullets on an arbor press.

 

[JimSC]

I do all my reloading with a Lee 4 hole turret press.
I just pop the advance rod out when doing rifle cartridges.
Simple to change complete die set for a different cartridge, plus faster than single stage for pistol cartridges.

ditto, for less than $15 each I can keep a separate turret set up for every cartridge I load plus the one with the universal deprimer and neck expander die. It sure makes life simple

 

[std7mag]

Don't forget the collet bullet puller.

 

[Flouncer]

At what point in this Turret press process are you cleaning or checking the primer hole and using case lube ? I don't see that happening in the process described above. Mass pistol who cares but rifle ? Are these using carbide dies that don't need case lube ? It sounds like a fired case, even if cleaned in tumbler media, is getting a dirty primer hole used. Even brand new unfired bras has to be full sized for the first load. How can you use a lubed case with a turret press without spreading lube all over the die interior ? - thanks

 

[flintcreek6412]

Don't forget the collet bullet puller.

At what point in this Turret press process are you cleaning or checking the primer hole and using case lube ? I don't see that happening in the process described above. Mass pistol who cares but rifle ? Are these using carbide dies that don't need case lube ? It sounds like a fired case, even if cleaned in tumbler media, is getting a dirty primer hole used. Even brand new unfired bras has to be full sized for the first load. How can you use a lubed case with a turret press without spreading lube all over the die interior ? - thanks

As stated earlier, I probably don't use mine like others......

I just use mine out of convenience of not having to set up dies but I don't use it like a progressive.

Example.....I decap on the press. I then clean primer pocket on a prep station. Tumble. Anneal. And only then do I return to the turret press to lube and full size. I will full size 50-100 at once never moving the turret.
I will then dry lube inside necks to expand necks 50-100 at once on that station.

 

[JimSC]

Don't forget the collet bullet puller.

yep it has it's own turret becasue I use the RCBS one and need space to spin the little bar. If I put it in the turret with the expander and depinner I can't spin it 360

I just use mine out of convenience of not having to set up dies but I don't use it like a progressive.

same here for rifle, and when I want to load pistol just pop the rod in

 

[ahusted1978]

At what point in this Turret press process are you cleaning or checking the primer hole and using case lube ? I don't see that happening in the process described above. Mass pistol who cares but rifle ? Are these using carbide dies that don't need case lube ? It sounds like a fired case, even if cleaned in tumbler media, is getting a dirty primer hole used. Even brand new unfired bras has to be full sized for the first load. How can you use a lubed case with a turret press without spreading lube all over the die interior ? - thanks

I personally think it would be beneficial to only have 1 die set up, instead on constantly changing out dies to do multiple processes. My loading process as a whole would not change, it would just eliminate having to set up dies.

 

[std7mag]

I tumble first.
Lube with Q-Tip on body, inside/outside of neck.
Deprime & size in one operation.
Prime on ram downstroke.
Measure & charge powder.
Seat bullet.
Go out & play.

 

[Jdne5b]

If I needed\wanted to move away from a single stage for Fclass, I think I would move straight to a Dillon like Scott Harris, Eric Cortina, or F-class John have done. They've shared info here and a couple also have info on YouTube. It's pretty sweet.

 

[bozo699]

If I needed\wanted to move away from a single stage for Fclass, I think I would move straight to a Dillon like Scott Harris, Eric Cortina, or F-class John have done. They've shared info here and a couple also have info on YouTube. It's pretty sweet.

Spot on!...
Wayne