Which light small press for range reloading?

[DngBat7]

I have been up in the air asking around. But wanted to get a general consensus. What is a good press for full length sizing at the range. I really want something smaller and lighter. As of right now, the only thing I can think of is the harrels compact and the rcbs partner. I wish I could combine the two. Kind of want an O frame, which the harrels is not, and the rcbs is. But I worry about the quality of the rcbs being concentric and being able to handle fl sizing. Is there any small light presses I am not thinking of?

 

[Ringostar]

You could also look at the Lee Challenger

 

[Falfan2017]

I used the Forster coax and clamp it to a bench or picnic table. It isn’t the lightest press in the world but it torques very little on the bench so you don’t need to have it bolted down.

 

[DngBat7]

I used the Forster coax and clamp it to a bench or picnic table. It isn’t the lightest press in the world but it torques very little on the bench so you don’t need to have it bolted down.

I use the coax. At the end of the day, that may be my solution. I was just hoping for something smaller and lighter.

Tho I did call Forster and requested they entertain making a press similar to the Harrell’s compact, but with the ability for the dies to slide in and out like the coax. There would be some die adjustment, but minimal. Maybe they could provide click adjusters with it. Only dreaming. Forgive me.

 

[JFrank]

As you mentioned, you would prefer an O press however the Sinclair C press is kinda handy looking.

 

[jimmymac]

If you send that RCBS Partner press off to Dave Short he'll square it up for you.

 

[hrlincoln]

Is there any small light presses I am not thinking of?

Do you have to FL size at the range?...if not, consider sizing at home on the Coax and use a small arbor press and in-line seater at the range.

 

[Richard Coody]

I use the harrells combo press. Threaded and arbor press all in one. Does the job for me

http://harrellsprec.com/index.php/products/combo-press

 

[Dusty Stevens]

The harrels press even tho its not an o frame is still stiffer than a partner. According to which case youre sizing you shouldnt need a huge press. If youre needing enough force to fl size any case that the beefiness of your press comes into question you need different dies or lube.

 

[Dean Slater]

I have been up in the air asking around. But wanted to get a general consensus. What is a good press for full length sizing at the range. I really want something smaller and lighter. As of right now, the only thing I can think of is the harrels compact and the rcbs partner. I wish I could combine the two. Kind of want an O frame, which the harrels is not, and the rcbs is. But I worry about the quality of the rcbs being concentric and being able to handle fl sizing. Is there any small light presses I am not thinking of?

John Loh O press

 

[Webster]

I have been up in the air asking around. But wanted to get a general consensus. What is a good press for full length sizing at the range. I really want something smaller and lighter. As of right now, the only thing I can think of is the harrels compact and the rcbs partner. I wish I could combine the two. Kind of want an O frame, which the harrels is not, and the rcbs is. But I worry about the quality of the rcbs being concentric and being able to handle fl sizing. Is there any small light presses I am not thinking of?

Depends on how much money you want to spend. I used to have a 6PPC. I reloaded at the range with a custom die and an arbor press. Could not be smaller. No press needed.

 

[dcali]

The partner is plenty capable of full length sizing. It’s a great press and would be suitable as a main press for most shooters.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

The regular Redding Boss press is a nice press,

 

[mensajd]

http://rcbs.com/Products/Accessorie...ories/Accessories/Accessory-Base-Plate-3.aspx

Partner press mounted to this accessory plate. Use two c-clamps to mount anywhere.

 

[Damfino]

I like the Harrell's turret press for its lightweight, versatility, and ease of use.

 

[LarryDScott]

I have a Partner press mounted on a box that someone on this
form posted a picture of yrs ago. There is also room for a powder measure on top and you can set a scale inside out of the wind.
I leave home w/sized primed brass and a redding seater die in the press. Its about as simple and efficient as it gets. LDS

 

[A j shooter]

I bought a harrels turret press best money I have ever spent on a press.
It’s great does a great job on ppc and br cases and probably others .

 

[ttfreestyle]

Harrels works for us, very happy with it.

 

[Liven The Dream]

Lyman C Press not bad for the Money and cast steel
Like the one I have at 70.00

 

[AckleymanII]

I have a rockchucker mounted on a 2x6, and C clamp the 2x6 to the top-left/front of the concrete bench with one large C clamp.