DAN CARROLL
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Does anyone have any experience good and bad with Redding Reloading Presses? Im looking at the single stage magnum rifle press and want some feedback before I buy.
Redding Reloader Presses
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AMBASSADOR
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I had a six station pistol press many years ago,used it to reload 22/250 it did a great job,traded it to a friend for a new rockchucker,wish I still had it.
ranger335v
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"..,traded it to a friend for a new rockchucker,wish I still had it."
Understand. Wish someone would offer to trade me a new Lee Classic Cast for my old RC II! (Or, better yet, a Redding Ultra-Mag!)
Understand. Wish someone would offer to trade me a new Lee Classic Cast for my old RC II! (Or, better yet, a Redding Ultra-Mag!)
Sunray
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Been using a Redding single stage press for 30 plus years. No fuss. No bother.
I've got a T7
The T-7 is the seven stage turret press. I also have a few others--the Rockchucker, Lyman Turret, and the Forster Co-ax.
Of them all, I prefer the T-7. It's rock-solid. The turret doesn't wiggle like it does on the Lyman. It's smooth, precise, and offers a lot of leverage. The priming system and spent primer collection system work very well.
But one of the biggest benefits is the openness of the ram/shell holder. You can get to it from three sides--there is no reaching around (which is the one thing I don't like about the Co-ax). It's an unobstructed view, too.
I left positive comments about it on this site before. Someone commented that it's half way between a good single stage and progressive, but does neither as well. I would argue this is not correct. It's equivalent or better than the best single stages. It's not intended to be progressive in any way, but having seven die stations means you can streamline single stage operations to a considerable degree, especially if you load a few calibers quite often.
In short, I think the T-7 is great.
The T-7 is the seven stage turret press. I also have a few others--the Rockchucker, Lyman Turret, and the Forster Co-ax.
Of them all, I prefer the T-7. It's rock-solid. The turret doesn't wiggle like it does on the Lyman. It's smooth, precise, and offers a lot of leverage. The priming system and spent primer collection system work very well.
But one of the biggest benefits is the openness of the ram/shell holder. You can get to it from three sides--there is no reaching around (which is the one thing I don't like about the Co-ax). It's an unobstructed view, too.
I left positive comments about it on this site before. Someone commented that it's half way between a good single stage and progressive, but does neither as well. I would argue this is not correct. It's equivalent or better than the best single stages. It's not intended to be progressive in any way, but having seven die stations means you can streamline single stage operations to a considerable degree, especially if you load a few calibers quite often.
In short, I think the T-7 is great.
mallc
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Plus 1 for Redding
I have a Redding T7 and an Ultramag. I also have a Dillon 650 and several RCBS presses (I am now a LEE FREE SHOP!). Redding is FAR superior and 100% made in America on American machine tools.
Scott
I have a Redding T7 and an Ultramag. I also have a Dillon 650 and several RCBS presses (I am now a LEE FREE SHOP!). Redding is FAR superior and 100% made in America on American machine tools.
Scott
mallc
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Dunno
I have a Dillon 650XL. Some of the accessories are marked made in China but I don't know about the press works.
Then again, the original post asks about single stage mag presses, not progressive. I don't believe Dillon makes a single stage do they?
Scott
I have a Dillon 650XL. Some of the accessories are marked made in China but I don't know about the press works.
Then again, the original post asks about single stage mag presses, not progressive. I don't believe Dillon makes a single stage do they?
Scott
loadedround
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Redding makes the best quality single station and turret presses on the market today. They will cost slightly more than RCBS and others, but the quality and precision are number one and secondly they are made in upstate New York and all USA parts. I run two Dillons and use a Redding Boss for my load development and case forming. JMHO after 40 some years of reloading. 
Dillon makes the AT500 which is a single stage turret press. It is a RL550B press with a shell plate with one position instead of 4.
The shell plate can be turned so that your dies can remain set up in the tool head just like a 550B but can perform one operation at a time on one case at a time. Kinda like the Lee classic turret only the shell plate spins instead of the turret/tool head.
It can be upgraded with 4 upgrades to a full on 550B. it can handload many cartridges right out of the box without having to buy additional caliber conversions. Very cool...
Last time I saw them, they were $198.00 + Tax. That was a few months ago.
LGB
P.S. I also have the Redding T-7 and think it rocks.
The shell plate can be turned so that your dies can remain set up in the tool head just like a 550B but can perform one operation at a time on one case at a time. Kinda like the Lee classic turret only the shell plate spins instead of the turret/tool head.
It can be upgraded with 4 upgrades to a full on 550B. it can handload many cartridges right out of the box without having to buy additional caliber conversions. Very cool...
Last time I saw them, they were $198.00 + Tax. That was a few months ago.
LGB
P.S. I also have the Redding T-7 and think it rocks.
BigJakeJ1s
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Redding presses do not allow switching the press handle to the left side, if you are inclined to operate the press with your left hand.
The Big Boss II, T-7, and UltraMag have through-the-ram spent primer disposal, which helps keep the press, bench and floor. The BBII and UltraMag also work with the Hornady LNL conversion kit to allow use of Hornady LNL bushings.
Some users do not like the unique ergonomics of the Forster co-ax, but I like mine a lot. Redding presses are very well made, but not any better built than the Co-Ax, and they offer none of the advantages of the better designed linkage, shell holder and die retention systems of the Co-Ax.
Andy
The Big Boss II, T-7, and UltraMag have through-the-ram spent primer disposal, which helps keep the press, bench and floor. The BBII and UltraMag also work with the Hornady LNL conversion kit to allow use of Hornady LNL bushings.
Some users do not like the unique ergonomics of the Forster co-ax, but I like mine a lot. Redding presses are very well made, but not any better built than the Co-Ax, and they offer none of the advantages of the better designed linkage, shell holder and die retention systems of the Co-Ax.
Andy
tjj
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I run the Redding Big Boss II and it's a keeper. I've used others and have found I prefer the Redding because it's very well made and smooth to operate. No sign of flex or strain anywhere in the "drive train". Really a pleasure to use. Like any other full size press it needs to be mounted on a good solid workbench to take advantage of it's leverage potential.
I've used many different presses, co-ax, rockchucker, crusher, etc. and the ones that are still on the bench are the Redding Ultramags (2) and the Lee Classic Cast Turret. I will add a third Ultramag some day. Can't say enough good about the Ultramag. If you can afford one buy it.
BigJakeJ1s
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Sorry...
...which helps keep the press, bench and floor clean.
Andy
...which helps keep the press, bench and floor clean.
Andy
redactor
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I've got the T7 turret press, and it's great. I know I'll never have to buy another one.
krs
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I've got a Redding T6 Turret that precedes the current T7. I've been using it for all and any caliber, rifle or pistol, for over 30 years now. It's strong enough for any reloading and has never given me a moment's grief.
I'm usually running at least two presses - one of them will always be my old Redding T6.
I'm usually running at least two presses - one of them will always be my old Redding T6.
jenrob
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Got a BBII few days after they came out and haven't looked back.
AMBASSADOR
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At the time I traded the redding for the R.C. I was not loading pistols.
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