new shotshell press- which one?

dundee · June 12, 2001, 10:39 PM

Guys I have about narrowed my search for a new shotshell reloader to either the Ponsness-Warren 375c Duomatic, or the Hornady 366 press. Another possibility is the discontinued Hornady Apex press. Does anyone have any experence with either of these presses??? I will be using the press for 20 gauge skeet loads primarly. Probably only 20 boxes per month during the warm months.

I have a Mec 600 for 12 gauge and I think it is "ok" but just one step up from a Lee Loadall. With a new press I really want more of a machine. The wild card is the Hornady Apex. I know it is discontinued but Hornady replied that they will still support the machine for the next 8-9 years. Anyone recommend this machine??

maxwayne · June 13, 2001, 05:34 PM

I have the Hornady 366 and it is bull strong. There is no system for taking a shell out from an individual station if you have a problem. All in all, I am very happy with it.

June 12, 2001, 10:39 PM	#1
dundee Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1998 Location: mytown,mi,usa Posts: 162	new shotshell press- which one? Guys I have about narrowed my search for a new shotshell reloader to either the Ponsness-Warren 375c Duomatic, or the Hornady 366 press. Another possibility is the discontinued Hornady Apex press. Does anyone have any experence with either of these presses??? I will be using the press for 20 gauge skeet loads primarly. Probably only 20 boxes per month during the warm months. I have a Mec 600 for 12 gauge and I think it is "ok" but just one step up from a Lee Loadall. With a new press I really want more of a machine. The wild card is the Hornady Apex. I know it is discontinued but Hornady replied that they will still support the machine for the next 8-9 years. Anyone recommend this machine??

June 13, 2001, 05:34 PM	#2
maxwayne Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2001 Posts: 402	I have the Hornady 366 and it is bull strong. There is no system for taking a shell out from an individual station if you have a problem. All in all, I am very happy with it.