Which psi dial for 21 century hydro press

[Matt_3479]

Looking to purchase my first inline press and some dies. Settled on the 21 century just not sure if I need the hydro dial or not and if I do which dial do I need, 100, 160 or 200 psi dial

 

[Fclassfool]

How much neck tension you run has alot to do with it but the 160psi is more than enough

 

[Matt_3479]

How much neck tension you run has alot to do with it but the 160psi is more than enough

Try and always aim for .003-.001 thou neck tension

 

[JFrank]

I found some discussion here.

21st Century Hydropress PSI levels

With the 21st Century Hydropress + Wilson dies: For 6.5 creedmoor I am getting anywhere between 70-90 PSI Does this amount of PSI matter as long as I am sorting PSI by consistency? I am not lubing the necks before loading the round, which I see some people do. Thoughts?

forum.accurateshooter.com

 

[Ranger188]

The 100 psi is plenty.
As others have said, try to keep your psi as close as possible.
Easier said than done. Takes a little practice.
Surprising what little it takes to change it.
(brushing necks, mandrel, chamfering neck. bushing size etc.)

 

[Karndt]

For .003 neck tension or less 100 psi is fine. I don’t think I ever average over 60 psi. Mostly 25 to 40.

 

[Ranger188]

I've seen 60 psi on my 6bra brass. (shot great)
You can definitely feel the difference.
Set up your load for what ever tension you want to run.
Some loads will like a bit more and others won't.
This is one of the last things to do to narrow down a load.

 

[Matt_3479]

Ideally I’d like to control and get consistent psi, but I’m mostly asking about what psi gauge is best to get for the press as they offer the 3 different ones. I wasn’t sure why you would get the 100 psi if the 160 or 200 is as accurate and offers you a safety net without breaking it or if the 100 psi is better cause it’s more accurate or something.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Ideally I’d like to control and get consistent psi, but I’m mostly asking about what psi gauge is best to get for the press as they offer the 3 different ones. I wasn’t sure why you would get the 100 psi if the 160 or 200 is as accurate and offers you a safety net without breaking it or if the 100 psi is better cause it’s more accurate or something.

Think of the resolution difference between 100 marks in a given distance or squeezing 160 into the same space. The lower number of divisions will have better resolution

 

[Matt_3479]

Think of the resolution difference between 100 marks in a given distance or squeezing 160 into the same space. The lower number of divisions will have better resolution

Thank you

 

[Gabe22BR]

I put a 60psi gauge on mine..
I wanted to see 22, 18,12 on the dial , where the needle paused when the bullet was seating..
If your gonna go by the end of the dead stroke, get the 200psi…