Turret Presses?

[piie]

That said, do not make the mistake of believing that you can take a full length resize die and adjust it in the press for a certain headspace {shoulder length, shoulder bump, whatever we are calling it this week}, leave it that way and have it work for all cases.

You have a good point on the full-length sizing requiring a "per case" approach. I've used the Redding competition shell-holder set to try and overcome this, but I am not yet completely sold/convinced. I've seen a good video on this topic and how to use the shellholders (alas, cannot find it again), but I cannot seem to get the same results. It required that you sort your brass according to relative headspace and use the same size shell holder on each group so that the results equalize. I typically only Neck size myself, so for me the T7 is an absolute winner though.

 

[mike06]

Had a T7 and didn't like the play in the turret. Couldn't say it made any difference, just didn't like the play. Switched to a Forster COAX and love it. Along the same lines decided to try the Frankford Aresenal Press. Wow! Love it! A couple of advantages over the Forster COAX follow. Does not go below the bench. Could be mounted anywhere on the bench. The shell holders just rotate as opposed to taking the hex screws out and flipping the shellholders over. A major pain in the butt. Lighted. Built like the proverbial brick s--t house.

The reason I backed off the Frankford for now is that I can not use my Redding Competition shell holders. I have several 308's that have different head space. Easier to change a shell holder than adjust a die.

 

[Hengehold]

New to reloading-handloading, like no experience what so ever. I started shooting CMP NRA Highpower last year and would like to get started loading my own ammo for all the benefits it offers.

I was wondering what the general perception of turret presses like the Redding T7 and the Lyman All American 8 is? Can turrents achieve the same level of accuracy as single stage presses or do they sacrifice some precision for convenience. I like the idea of keeping multiple dies in the turret ready to use already setup.

Currently shoot .223 and .308 both AR platforms and gave made it to expert classification. Looking to advance of course so ammo I produce needs to at least be able meet that standard. However I would like to make ammunition as near to perfect as I can. Any advice is appreciated.

I have used single stage presses and turret presses for 1000yd prone competition. Both work great so I would go with the turret as a time saver.

Being able to Mount a single stage press to a portable mount/stand is what has led me to stick with the single rather than the turret style. Some day if I stop moving so much I will be able to set up a Permanent reloading area and a turret press will definitely be added to the bench again.

Good luck,

-T