When did Lyman discontinue their flagship press?

mehavey · July 10, 2018, 08:27 PM

Did anyone (else) notice that the classic Crusher press is no longer being manufactured ?

jmorris · July 11, 2018, 07:25 AM

They just came out with a line of new presses and I always figured the T-mag was their flagship but it looks like they are out of stock on just about everything but you can get this kit with either a T-mag or crusher.

https://www.lymanproducts.com/brands...it-deluxe.html

Looks like they run around $200 shipped for just the press.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=all

weaselfire · July 11, 2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mehavey

Did anyone (else) notice that the classic Crusher press is no longer being manufactured ?

Poor sales compared to other options.

Jeff

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jetinteriorguy · July 12, 2018, 06:30 PM

Good thing I bought mine 30+ years ago.

FrankenMauser · July 13, 2018, 12:29 AM

Too expensive for entry-level reloaders.
Too much slop in the linkage and ram for experienced reloaders.

Plus... It wasn't shiny enough, or packaged in a holographic box (**cough** Hornady **cough**), or with bright orange stickers all over the box to notify you of the latest and greatest tool "upgrades" that are now made of plastic, rather than metal - but still made in China (**cough** RCBS **cough**).

muzzleblast... · July 13, 2018, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jetinteriorguy

Good thing I bought mine 30+ years ago.

Me too. The Orange Crusher was my first press bought in a set with the #55 powder measure, scale, trimmer, etc. Although I have since acquired other presses, the old Lyman is still " crushin' ".

GTOne · July 13, 2018, 10:29 PM

Lyman hasn't made a worthy press in years. If you have or can find an old one they are fine, but the new stuff has so many corners cut they aren't worth owning. That goes for most of their equipment now.

J.G. Terry · July 15, 2018, 04:58 AM

I'm hard pressed to see the old Spartan and Spar T generation is superior to the Crusher and T-Mags. I always figured the heavier duty presses came a long with FL sizing of large rifle cases. I have no gripes with my old T-Mag. Works great. No slop. My only problem is there are no extra turrets for this early model. All this heavy duty press business started with everybody "Green" with envy (RCBS).

hooligan1 · July 15, 2018, 05:52 AM

I use a Crusher, have since I started in 1986 when my brother taught me how to load.
It's still quite tight and I build accurate ammo with it...didn't know I was supposed to upgrade my press.

July 10, 2018, 08:27 PM	#1
mehavey Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,885	When did Lyman discontinue their flagship press? Did anyone (else) notice that the classic Crusher press is no longer being manufactured ?

July 15, 2018, 04:58 AM	#8
J.G. Terry Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2014 Posts: 577	Lyman press I'm hard pressed to see the old Spartan and Spar T generation is superior to the Crusher and T-Mags. I always figured the heavier duty presses came a long with FL sizing of large rifle cases. I have no gripes with my old T-Mag. Works great. No slop. My only problem is there are no extra turrets for this early model. All this heavy duty press business started with everybody "Green" with envy (RCBS). __________________ Intentionally Antagonizing Another MemberInsults and Ad Hominems Last edited by J.G. Terry; July 15, 2018 at 05:40 AM.

July 15, 2018, 05:52 AM	#9
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,585	I use a Crusher, have since I started in 1986 when my brother taught me how to load. It's still quite tight and I build accurate ammo with it...didn't know I was supposed to upgrade my press. __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

July 11, 2018, 07:25 AM	#2
jmorris Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2006 Posts: 3,077	They just came out with a line of new presses and I always figured the T-mag was their flagship but it looks like they are out of stock on just about everything but you can get this kit with either a T-mag or crusher. https://www.lymanproducts.com/brands...it-deluxe.html Looks like they run around $200 shipped for just the press. https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-list...&condition=all

July 12, 2018, 06:30 PM	#4
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,173	Good thing I bought mine 30+ years ago.

July 13, 2018, 12:29 AM	#5
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Too expensive for entry-level reloaders. Too much slop in the linkage and ram for experienced reloaders. Plus... It wasn't shiny enough, or packaged in a holographic box (cough Hornady cough), or with bright orange stickers all over the box to notify you of the latest and greatest tool "upgrades" that are now made of plastic, rather than metal - but still made in China (cough RCBS cough). __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

July 13, 2018, 10:29 PM	#7
GTOne Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2011 Location: IL Posts: 210	Lyman hasn't made a worthy press in years. If you have or can find an old one they are fine, but the new stuff has so many corners cut they aren't worth owning. That goes for most of their equipment now.