WTB - original Hood press

[Dave M.]

WTB - I’m looking to buy a 2nd original Hood press, or a used Arkco Machine duplicate of Charlie’s press.
This will be setup for my cartridge and our current Hood press will be left setup permanently for my girlfriend’s 7PRCW. Just easier sometimes to have duplicates of some critical equipment for precision reloading, as opposed to setting up dies for each gun every time I reload for it.
Dave

 

[Mblmotors]

Bruno’s has the 308 type in stock $649
in either two screw in or one screw in and one arbor
Expensive, but very high quality. I have one of them and an original. Both are great

 

[Boilermaker]

One got posted today

https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/hood-style-press.4155963/

 

[Mr.Spradlin]

Pm sent

 

[falconpilot]

Hood Press, Wilson seater, PPC/BR

Hood Press, Wilson seater style. The press is available in RED or BLUE.This press will work with cartridges in the PPC/BR/6x47 and such. The opening for Wilson style seater is 4.65"Opening for the sizing die is 2.5" so it can size any short action style cartridge. Press includes JLC bump...

arkcomachine.com

 

[6BRA]

Would the taller Arkco 308 press have more flex than the smaller PPC/BR press?
Not sure it would matter, however typically a longer item will flex faster than a shorter version.
What is the general opinion of which way to go when ordering? 308 or PPC/BR?

 

[Mblmotors]

I think you are worrying about a none issue.
The thickness and way the metal is shaped, the press is super stiff and inflexible. I had the best experience with it and you will too.