Just a shot.......

jamaica · February 12, 2018, 06:43 PM

of my bench showing the old Herter's #3 Press.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/148851...in/dateposted/

Hammerhead · February 13, 2018, 05:33 AM

Beefy!
Is that your only press?

jamaica · February 13, 2018, 10:37 AM

Yes, this is the only press I have. Bought about 1955. I was a teenager living with My Parents. I built a bench in an old closet and had the press mounted in the closet. This old press has turned out a lot of rounds.

hgmeyer · February 15, 2018, 08:49 PM

Not quite as old, but, my 1967 Redding C press is mounted to my bench with a universal recapping die.

FrankenMauser · February 16, 2018, 12:55 AM

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...my 1967 Redding C press is mounted to my bench with a universal recapping die.

That must be hell for the C-press. I really hate those universal recappers.
The same stories, over, and over, and over, and over...

hgmeyer · February 17, 2018, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FrankenMauser

That must be hell for the C-press. I really hate those universal recappers.
The same stories, over, and over, and over, and over...

Recapping....we don't need no stinking recapper....LOL. thanks

jamaica · February 19, 2018, 01:33 AM

I bought a reloading press and scale etc. thinking that I could save some money on the ammo. Well maybe I did reduce the price per shot, but didn't save any money as I just shot more. My ol hunting buddy bought some dies and would come over and use my press. The two of us could turn out a bunch of ammo in an evening of reloading. We would load around 250 rounds then go out West and hunt jackrabbits. In winter they would be bunched up and you could do a lot of shooting. Later I got into casting bullets for the handguns. I cast for 38, 44 and 45. When the local printers stopped using the lead for their printing they sold out their lead stock and I bought a bunch of it. Still have some left. I have loaded for 222, 218 bee, 30-30, 270, 30-06 and a few others. The reloading has been a great hobby to go along with the hunting and shooting. For you newcomers to the art, I say, read the manuals, follow instructions, go slow and work up your loads. You will find much enjoyment in both the loading and the shooting.

February 12, 2018, 06:43 PM	#1
jamaica Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2006 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 705	Just a shot....... of my bench showing the old Herter's #3 Press. https://www.flickr.com/photos/148851...in/dateposted/

February 15, 2018, 08:49 PM	#4
hgmeyer Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 147	Not quite as old, but, my 1967 Redding C press is mounted to my bench with a universal recapping die. Last edited by hgmeyer; February 17, 2018 at 02:21 AM.

February 13, 2018, 05:33 AM	#2
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	Beefy! Is that your only press?

February 13, 2018, 10:37 AM	#3
jamaica Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2006 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 705	Yes, this is the only press I have. Bought about 1955. I was a teenager living with My Parents. I built a bench in an old closet and had the press mounted in the closet. This old press has turned out a lot of rounds.

February 19, 2018, 01:33 AM	#7
jamaica Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2006 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 705	I bought a reloading press and scale etc. thinking that I could save some money on the ammo. Well maybe I did reduce the price per shot, but didn't save any money as I just shot more. My ol hunting buddy bought some dies and would come over and use my press. The two of us could turn out a bunch of ammo in an evening of reloading. We would load around 250 rounds then go out West and hunt jackrabbits. In winter they would be bunched up and you could do a lot of shooting. Later I got into casting bullets for the handguns. I cast for 38, 44 and 45. When the local printers stopped using the lead for their printing they sold out their lead stock and I bought a bunch of it. Still have some left. I have loaded for 222, 218 bee, 30-30, 270, 30-06 and a few others. The reloading has been a great hobby to go along with the hunting and shooting. For you newcomers to the art, I say, read the manuals, follow instructions, go slow and work up your loads. You will find much enjoyment in both the loading and the shooting.