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Best turret press?
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11/18/15 07:45 PM
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/18/15 08:05 PM
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Redding T 7 is what I use for all my single stage work.
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/18/15 08:35 PM
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This'll be my first setup, don't want to over complicate with a progressive but something I can load a little faster with once I've learned the ropes.
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/18/15 09:22 PM
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/18/15 09:27 PM
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/18/15 09:57 PM
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kmon11
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The T7 is a good one, the Lyman T-Mag is another good one. Not sure which is better.
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/18/15 10:04 PM
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I would look at the forester co ax or hornady if you wanted a quick change single stage
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/18/15 10:16 PM
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I use a rock chucker with the hornady qui k change bushing system. Not as good as a turret but it does what I need.
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/18/15 11:51 PM
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I have a T7 a Forster and a Rockchucker. I like them all but I must say I have grown very fond of the T7 turret which is my most recent purchase and would get my recommendation
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/19/15 12:54 AM
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Skip the turret press and get a Forster Co-Ax press. I went from an RCBS turret to a Co-Ax and life is way better!
The turret only holds six dies. So, for me not crimping, that means it holds dies for three rifles. Trouble is I load for .223, .22-250, .243, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7mm-08, .308, 7 Rem Mag, and .300 Win Mag. That totals to 16 dies. I can go from sizing .22-250 to seating 7 Rem Mag, to decapping .243 by just slipping one die out and putting the next one in in three seconds. Universal shell holder means I don't have to switch that out either. It has been a game changer for me.
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/19/15 01:57 AM
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I like the T-7 also. One thing I don't like is when you change heads, the little ball bearing on the spring for the indent, will get away pretty quick for me.
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/19/15 04:40 AM
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I have an older Rockchucker and a Lee Classic Turret. I love the Lee for pistol and 556 and lately I have been loading a lot of .243, 308 and 3006 on it. I pull the index rod and use it like a single stage when loading rifle ammo. I love the fact that I have a turret ready for nearly everything I load. In a matter of seconds I can switch calibers . The Rockchucker has been retired to primer pocket swaging. Give the Lee Classic Turret a look.
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/19/15 06:21 AM
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T7 and i might have one for sale if my trade for a dillon come thru!
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/19/15 03:27 PM
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Thanks ccoker, I'm beginning to question if I currently shoot enough to concern myself with a turret press, although I'd like to load quantities in 223. But I know I'll probably shoot quite a bit more once I start reloading. I like the idea of a kit because it seems it gives me everything I'll need to get started. It's a little overwhelming trying to piece together and read all the reviews.
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/20/15 04:00 AM
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Lee Classic Turret kit is great but chunk the stupid safety scale, it's junk. It'll never stop swinging. If you shoot .223 a turret will be welcome. I don't need one but I'm glad it's there.
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/23/15 09:22 PM
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Lee Classic Turret for me. Load 10,000 to 12,500 rounds a year on it across 27 different cartridges.
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/24/15 01:25 AM
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Pass the gravy.
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/25/15 03:22 PM
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I have a Lee turret loaded for years on it great press for the avg guy.
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Re: Best turret press?
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11/25/15 04:55 PM
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I have the Lee Classic Turret...used a single stage for years.
The Classic Turret is awesome...makes reloading a lot faster and easier. I load for 5 rifle cartridges and 3 handgun cartridges, about to add a 4th handgun round. I keep the dies in the separate turrets and swap out as needed.
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