Advice on progressive press

[Mikej]

This is kind of what I was thinking too. Dillon 750 with at least a case feeder. As of right now I have about 3000 LRP, 3000 SRP, and 2000 LRMP. I'm hoping it'll last me until things calm down. Thank you for your help!

You're fricken RICH MAN!

 

[DirectDrive]

Or is it just that the larger cases in general cause flexing?

Straight-walled pistol cases are easier for the press to handle as compared to bottle-neck rifle cases.
Apparently the Hornady AP press doesn't have the rigidity to properly handle 308 cases.
Your Rockchucker has tons of rigidity. It will handle 308 cases with ease.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

im happy with my hornady AP kit but everyone wants a premium for them right now

 

[Mikej]

Straight-walled pistol cases are easier for the press to handle as compared to bottle-neck rifle cases.
Apparently the Hornady AP press doesn't have the rigidity to properly handle 308 cases.
Your Rockchucker has tons of rigidity. It will handle 308 cases with ease.

Well, yeah, I just didn't know if .308 was somehow different from other similar, largish, shouldered rounds.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

Straight-walled pistol cases are easier for the press to handle as compared to bottle-neck rifle cases.
Apparently the Hornady AP press doesn't have the rigidity to properly handle 308 cases.
Your Rockchucker has tons of rigidity. It will handle 308 cases with ease.

ive reloaded thousands of 308 on my hornady AP


and even more on my ancient JR2 rcbs press

 

[ebitney1]

You're fricken RICH MAN!

I just squirreled away some when things were good. Just in case things were going to happen like now. Glad and sad at the same time.

 

[skywag]

Ponsness Warren...............the best!

Ponsness Warrren press

 

[ebitney1]

Why have I never heard of this? Very interesting... Doesn't look like it would be as fast as a Dillon but at least it is in stock! Nice!

 

[bbbass]

I have been scraping the primer pockets every time already.

FWIW, I put my primer pocket tool in the drill press and it speeds things up dramatically. I focus the attached light on the work so that I can make sure they are clean enough. BTW, I personally don't clean mine every use, but it sure don't hurt anything. Won't wear the brass out any quicker than the case necks will split anyway.

 

[rscanady]

fyi - https://www.northwestfirearms.com/threads/hornady-lock-n-load-ap-press-new.353328/

 

[ebitney1]

FWIW, I put my primer pocket tool in the drill press and it speeds things up dramatically. I focus the attached light on the work so that I can make sure they are clean enough. BTW, I personally don't clean mine every use, but it sure don't hurt anything. Won't wear the brass out any quicker than the case necks will split anyway.

Holy crap! Drill press! Why didn't I think of that? Thank you!

 

[ebitney1]

fyi - https://www.northwestfirearms.com/threads/hornady-lock-n-load-ap-press-new.353328/

Thanks but I'm not that desperate haha!

 

[DirectDrive]

ive reloaded thousands of 308 on my hornady AP


and even more on my ancient JR2 rcbs press

Well, then there's conflicting info on the AP's capability in this thread.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

Well, then there's conflicting info on the AP's capability in this thread.

 

[umrek]

Dillon. Dillon. Dillon.

 

[DizzyJ]

Another vote for blue.

 

[Retired Guy]

Okay, got to share my favorite Dillon warranty story. In the mid 90s I worked at a shop that sold Dillon. Guy came in and bought a 550B. He put it in the back of his truck and headed home on SB I-5. A half hour later he was back. The press was cracked and badly scuffed. The powder measure was gone and other parts missing. He was pretty vague but the box had fallen out of the back of his truck. So he asked me if it could be repaired. I said, "Let's call Dillon".

Called the "800" number and got the rep. I had the customer explain what happened to his press. There was a moment of silence on the phone line and I figured the customer was screwed. He looked pretty downfallen too. But the rep told him to box up what's left and ship it back to them at his expense. In turn, they will ship him a new press for free. He did. They did. Three weeks later he was back to say he up and running and needed more primer tubes.

 

[ebitney1]

Okay, got to share my favorite Dillon warranty story. In the mid 90s I worked at a shop that sold Dillon. Guy came in and bought a 550B. He put it in the back of his truck and headed home on SB I-5. A half hour later he was back. The press was cracked and badly scuffed. The powder measure was gone and other parts missing. He was pretty vague but the box had fallen out of the back of his truck. So he asked me if it could be repaired. I said, "Let's call Dillon".

Called the "800" number and got the rep. I had the customer explain what happened to his press. There was a moment of silence on the phone line and I figured the customer was screwed. He looked pretty downfallen too. But the rep told him to box up what's left and ship it back to them at his expense. In turn, they will ship him a new press for free. He did. They did. Three weeks later he was back to say he up and running and needed more primer tubes.

Dang that's amazing customer service! Ok, I think I've heard enough. I'ma buy a Dillon! Now just gotta figure out what I need!

 

[Certaindeaf]

Okay, got to share my favorite Dillon warranty story. In the mid 90s I worked at a shop that sold Dillon. Guy came in and bought a 550B. He put it in the back of his truck and headed home on SB I-5. A half hour later he was back. The press was cracked and badly scuffed. The powder measure was gone and other parts missing. He was pretty vague but the box had fallen out of the back of his truck. So he asked me if it could be repaired. I said, "Let's call Dillon".

Called the "800" number and got the rep. I had the customer explain what happened to his press. There was a moment of silence on the phone line and I figured the customer was screwed. He looked pretty downfallen too. But the rep told him to box up what's left and ship it back to them at his expense. In turn, they will ship him a new press for free. He did. They did. Three weeks later he was back to say he up and running and needed more primer tubes.

That's like rewarding crack hoes welfare money for their screw ups.

 

[ebitney1]

That's like rewarding crack hoes welfare money for their screw ups.

Yes except, how many people have bought a Dillon because of that particular story?!