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MEATSAW · February 18, 2012, 04:29 PM

In terms of weight aluminum wins. "Pound for pound" is a comparison of strength per weight. In terms of the base of the press weight really doesn't matter. Its bolted to a bench. So "pound for pound" strength doesn't really mean much. What does mean a lot is strength per volume. If you cast a press and are restricted to 4 cubic inches then the 4 cubic inches of iron is going to be a lot stronger than 4 cubic inches of aluminum.

But in the end what difference does it make to you? I personally will only be using my deluxe kit for 40, 45, and 223. Aluminum will work fine in its intended use.

decaur -- good post!

February 18, 2012, 04:29 PM	#39
MEATSAW Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2009 Location: Burnet, TX Posts: 727	In terms of weight aluminum wins. "Pound for pound" is a comparison of strength per weight. In terms of the base of the press weight really doesn't matter. Its bolted to a bench. So "pound for pound" strength doesn't really mean much. What does mean a lot is strength per volume. If you cast a press and are restricted to 4 cubic inches then the 4 cubic inches of iron is going to be a lot stronger than 4 cubic inches of aluminum. But in the end what difference does it make to you? I personally will only be using my deluxe kit for 40, 45, and 223. Aluminum will work fine in its intended use. decaur -- good post! __________________ Veteran OEF (2002) and OIF1 (2003) - US Army Member of the Burnet Gun Fighters, Inc. and of course the NRA Oregon State University alum -- Go Beavs!