Mark 7 Reloading Press

[oremike]

After months of trying to get first a Dillon 1100 then a Hornaday Ammo Plant my Lyman Mark 7 shipped today. More when I get the press set up and running.

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[Eustace28]

Will be interested to see the press. It's way above my needs as I load on a 550, but who doesn't like looking at the cool toys and dreaming right?

 

[Ironbar]

After months of trying to get first a Dillon 1100 then a Hornaday Ammo Plant my Lyman Mark 7 shipped today. More when I get the press set up and running.

All for the low, low price of: I can't afford it.

 

[oremike]

All for the low, low price of: I can't afford it.

It's true one must have a need for a press of this caliber.

 

[oremike]

It's here! I've got a family thing today so tomorrow Merry Christmas to me.

 

[Mikej]

It's true one must have a need for a press of this caliber.

Well? Which caliber is it? Is it a secret?

 

[Alexx1401]

Watched a video of it and damn! Impressive in manual mode and for those who want to go full boat they can automate it. Guy was running it at different speeds to show how going from 2500 per hour to 1000 per hour. The 1000 actually seemed slow . Damn impressive piece of machinery there.

 

[oremike]

Well? Which caliber is it? Is it a secret?

I'm starting with 9mm but plan to expand from there.

 

[Mikej]

I'm starting with 9mm but plan to expand from there.

i think my attempt at humor went over your head. Or, you're not in the mood for humor. Or, I'm not funny, only funny looking.

 

[oremike]

I was trying to be punny but on reflection thought it might be a legit question, so figured I'd answer legit. It 's all good.

 

[Eustace28]

At 2500 rounds an hour I'd be crying as I watched my primer supply fly out the window. From what I have seen it looks like a seriously impressive machine. Plus some competition will make other companies step up their game, so it's a win for all.

 

[oremike]

Well so far between family stuff I've got the press mounted and cycling empty cases out of the case feeder and around the shellplate as fast as I can work the lever. The press operates very smoothly and with out torquing the mounting, unlike other presses that have compound linkage. The press also mounts back a couple inches form the edge of the work bench so no overhang I count that as a plus as well. Next, as time permits, I'll set up the deprime, swage and prime stations. Normally I would deprime and size at the same time but on this press they recommend using a sizing die with the primer punch removed to hold the case solid while swaging the primer pocket and seating a primer. My thought is there is no need to size the cases 3 times when twice will be plenty. We'll see how that works out.

 

[oremike]

I made my first 100 rounds today after some trial and errors. Now to fill up a bunch of primer tubes, crank up the rock and roll and get some production done.

 

[Cerberus Group]

I run 4 Revolutions to load and 1 Evolution as a case processor. If you ever have any problems, reach out to Mike, Tom, or Misty...or I'm available as well.

 

[oremike]

I run 4 Revolutions to load and 1 Evolution as a case processor. If you ever have any problems, reach out to Mike, Tom, or Misty...or I'm available as well.

Thank you.

 

[oremike]

Well today was the day to get the bugs worked out and go into full production. I've finally got enough primers to run the press for more than brass prepping or 100 rounds here and there. All I can say is man this press is nice and smooth. All the adjustments seem to be holding steady and not wandering.

 

[Member 5605]

I scrolled all the way down here and didn't see any photos.. why is that?

 

[oremike]

I scrolled all the way down here and didn't see any photos.. why is that?

Because I was so happy running it that I didn't take any pictures. I feel like this is the end result of a very long and trying process that started back in June when I first decided I wanted a new press.

 

[Member 5605]

All good sir!