Turret press

chipchip · April 12, 2014, 03:04 AM

Which turret press would you recomend for reloading rifle casings.

Pond, James Pond · April 12, 2014, 03:29 AM

I have only had experience with the Lee Classic Turret, but I have been perfectly happy with it.

The interchangeable turrets make swapping calibres childs-play and the removeable indexing rod makes switch to "single-stage" press if needed (this can be handy)

The turrets take standard dies so if you want to spend on Redding comp dies, then you can.

The nice thing is the press is not exorbitant in price meaning you have more to spend on components which will undoubtedly need!!

If you also need metering tools the Lee Perfect Powder Measure gets my endorsement, particularly after I had been so disappointed in the Lee Auto-Disk Pro...

steve4102 · April 12, 2014, 06:56 AM

I have the RCBS and I like it, but if I had to do it all over again I would get the Redding.

mikejonestkd · April 12, 2014, 07:01 AM

Lee classic turret press for me, I can't think of a single thing about it that I do not like.

Shootest · April 12, 2014, 07:24 AM

I have the Lyman and I like it, but if I had to do it all over again, like Steve, I would get the Redding.

Doc Hoy · April 12, 2014, 07:31 AM

Swapping turrets. Good quality.

I had an old Truline Jr. It was a good quality press but used smaller dies. I had to make a turret for it to accept the 7/8th dies.

Had a problem with my Lee Classic and Lee stood behind it with no questions asked. They did want photos of the broken parts. I got a little over enthusiastic and the turret went crooked and snapped the turret and the top housing.

They sent me two new parts very quickly.

I have no experience with RCBS but it is hard to believe they are anything less than outstanding.

RANGER94 · April 12, 2014, 08:12 AM

I have the Redding and love it.

bedbugbilly · April 12, 2014, 10:28 AM

I love my Lee classic 4 hole turret - should work just fine for both pistol & rifle . . . I'd have no hesitation in getting another one.

Brian Pfleuger · April 12, 2014, 10:40 AM

Lee Classic turret, be sure that's the one you're looking at. Their other turret is functional but no where near as good.

With that caution, I absolutely agree with this...

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Originally Posted by mikejonestkd

Lee classic turret press for me, I can't think of a single thing about it that I do not like.

JefferS · April 12, 2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally posted by: Pond, James Pond
I have only had experience with the Lee Classic Turret, but I have been perfectly happy with it.

I'm happy with it too. I use it for 38 special, 9mm, and .308. I have a turret for each. I have an extra turret that I put a Lee Auto-Disk Rifle Powder Charging Die 22 to 30 Calibers with the double disk kit for my .308 because I have been loading lead and all four turret holes were filled with a neck expander and crimping die. That is the first time I wished i had five holes. I'm almost out of lead, though, so I'll have one or two holes empty I can put all the .308 stuff on one turret.

Hammerhead · April 12, 2014, 11:07 AM

Redding T-7. Very beefy & ridged.
No aluminum, no plastic, just 100% USA made steel/iron.

tangolima · April 12, 2014, 12:09 PM

Old Lyman 6-position. Good but still have flex. If get to do over will have the Forester co-ax instead. Turret is nice but not necessary for me.

-TL

totaldla · April 12, 2014, 12:41 PM

I'm still liking the Lee Classic Turret for my rifle needs. It still looks like the best over-all design for the $. I'm sure that someday somebody will offer something better.

WESHOOT2 · April 12, 2014, 01:18 PM

The Redding.

GoldieMI · April 12, 2014, 02:19 PM

+1
LEE Classic Turret Press

kostner · April 12, 2014, 03:20 PM

Had the two old turret press for twenty trouble free years. Sold both of them to buy the new Classic turret and have been pleased with its simple operation and ease of caliber changes. Reload everything from 380 to 3006. Use it almost nightly to crank out 5.56 rounds. Best money I ever spent on a press and I also own two SDB's very good but not versatile like the turret. If only allowed one press it would be the Classic Turret.

higgite · April 12, 2014, 04:07 PM

I'll echo the Redding T-7 for rifle loading. It turned my single stage press into a doorstop.

Reinz · April 12, 2014, 06:39 PM

Chipchip -Are you talking MANual Turret ( Redding, Lyman,RCBS, Hollywood ...), or PROgressive Turret ( Lee- 3,4, or 5 hole?)?

Two different animals.

chipchip · April 12, 2014, 11:23 PM

manual

CMD-Ky · April 13, 2014, 08:43 AM

Redding T-7. It is the only press I use anymore. It has plenty of leverage, no noticeable flex, moves easily from die to die, seven holes and the turret head is relatively large to change dies when needed. You might consider InLine Fabrication, they have nice accessories, I use their mount and roller rod.

happymachinist · April 13, 2014, 11:46 AM

To all of those using a T7, what are you doing with so many holes? Multiple calibers per turret head, powder dump ect?

Hammerhead · April 13, 2014, 01:38 PM

I keep a Lee universal de-capper and an RCBS ram prime die on my turret. Depending on what I'm loading I may have my powder measure on there too.

When I use it for pistol I turn it into a 6 station semi-progressive(?) loader.

Doc Hoy · April 13, 2014, 02:58 PM

to a four hole progressive, but I do not use the progressive function. In fact it isn't even included.

I actually would have been okay leaving it as a three hole press but I used a factory crimp die in some cases so I felt I needed four positions.

WESHOOT2 · April 14, 2014, 04:24 PM

1) size / deprime

2) swage primer pocket

3) prime

4) flare / powder drop

5) powder check

6) seat bullet

7) crimp

Nemsis · April 14, 2014, 04:54 PM

T7 here as well

I use a Lee univ decap and 2 calibers in each head

April 12, 2014, 03:04 AM	#1
chipchip Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Posts: 247	Turret press Which turret press would you recomend for reloading rifle casings.

April 12, 2014, 07:01 AM	#4
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,759	Lee classic turret press for me, I can't think of a single thing about it that I do not like. __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

April 12, 2014, 07:31 AM	#6
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	I like the Lee as the guys above. Swapping turrets. Good quality. I had an old Truline Jr. It was a good quality press but used smaller dies. I had to make a turret for it to accept the 7/8th dies. Had a problem with my Lee Classic and Lee stood behind it with no questions asked. They did want photos of the broken parts. I got a little over enthusiastic and the turret went crooked and snapped the turret and the top housing. They sent me two new parts very quickly. I have no experience with RCBS but it is hard to believe they are anything less than outstanding. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

April 12, 2014, 10:28 AM	#8
bedbugbilly Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Posts: 3,290	I love my Lee classic 4 hole turret - should work just fine for both pistol & rifle . . . I'd have no hesitation in getting another one. __________________ If a pair of '51 Navies were good enough for Billy Hickok, then a single Navy on my right hip is good enough for me . . . besides . . . I'm probably only half as good as he was anyways. Hiram's Rangers Badge #63

April 12, 2014, 12:41 PM	#13
totaldla Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2009 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 1,498	I'm still liking the Lee Classic Turret for my rifle needs. It still looks like the best over-all design for the $. I'm sure that someday somebody will offer something better. __________________ Keltec P15 at 1200 rounds

April 12, 2014, 03:29 AM	#2
Pond, James Pond Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2011 Location: Top of the Baltic stack Posts: 6,079	I have only had experience with the Lee Classic Turret, but I have been perfectly happy with it. The interchangeable turrets make swapping calibres childs-play and the removeable indexing rod makes switch to "single-stage" press if needed (this can be handy) The turrets take standard dies so if you want to spend on Redding comp dies, then you can. The nice thing is the press is not exorbitant in price meaning you have more to spend on components which will undoubtedly need!! If you also need metering tools the Lee Perfect Powder Measure gets my endorsement, particularly after I had been so disappointed in the Lee Auto-Disk Pro...

April 12, 2014, 06:56 AM	#3
steve4102 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,968	I have the RCBS and I like it, but if I had to do it all over again I would get the Redding.

April 12, 2014, 07:24 AM	#5
Shootest Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2011 Location: Just outside Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 722	I have the Lyman and I like it, but if I had to do it all over again, like Steve, I would get the Redding.

April 12, 2014, 08:12 AM	#7
RANGER94 Member Join Date: December 18, 2010 Posts: 40	I have the Redding and love it.

April 12, 2014, 11:07 AM	#11
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	Redding T-7. Very beefy & ridged. No aluminum, no plastic, just 100% USA made steel/iron.

April 12, 2014, 12:09 PM	#12
tangolima Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2013 Posts: 5,175	Old Lyman 6-position. Good but still have flex. If get to do over will have the Forester co-ax instead. Turret is nice but not necessary for me. -TL

April 12, 2014, 01:18 PM	#14
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	buy best buy once The Redding.

April 12, 2014, 02:19 PM	#15
GoldieMI Member Join Date: October 14, 2013 Posts: 15	+1 LEE Classic Turret Press

April 12, 2014, 03:20 PM	#16
kostner Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2007 Location: Kommifornia Posts: 120	Had the two old turret press for twenty trouble free years. Sold both of them to buy the new Classic turret and have been pleased with its simple operation and ease of caliber changes. Reload everything from 380 to 3006. Use it almost nightly to crank out 5.56 rounds. Best money I ever spent on a press and I also own two SDB's very good but not versatile like the turret. If only allowed one press it would be the Classic Turret.

April 12, 2014, 04:07 PM	#17
higgite Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2010 Posts: 1,028	I'll echo the Redding T-7 for rifle loading. It turned my single stage press into a doorstop.

April 12, 2014, 06:39 PM	#18
Reinz Member Join Date: February 18, 2013 Location: East Texas Posts: 45	Chipchip -Are you talking MANual Turret ( Redding, Lyman,RCBS, Hollywood ...), or PROgressive Turret ( Lee- 3,4, or 5 hole?)? Two different animals.

April 12, 2014, 11:23 PM	#19
chipchip Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2005 Posts: 247	manual

April 13, 2014, 08:43 AM	#20
CMD-Ky Member Join Date: November 6, 2011 Posts: 18	Redding T-7. It is the only press I use anymore. It has plenty of leverage, no noticeable flex, moves easily from die to die, seven holes and the turret head is relatively large to change dies when needed. You might consider InLine Fabrication, they have nice accessories, I use their mount and roller rod.

April 13, 2014, 11:46 AM	#21
happymachinist Member Join Date: December 11, 2012 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 55	To all of those using a T7, what are you doing with so many holes? Multiple calibers per turret head, powder dump ect?

April 13, 2014, 01:38 PM	#22
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	I keep a Lee universal de-capper and an RCBS ram prime die on my turret. Depending on what I'm loading I may have my powder measure on there too. When I use it for pistol I turn it into a 6 station semi-progressive(?) loader.

April 13, 2014, 02:58 PM	#23
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	I converted my three hole turret press to a four hole progressive, but I do not use the progressive function. In fact it isn't even included. I actually would have been okay leaving it as a three hole press but I used a factory crimp die in some cases so I felt I needed four positions. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

April 14, 2014, 04:24 PM	#24
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	seven hole potential 1) size / deprime 2) swage primer pocket 3) prime 4) flare / powder drop 5) powder check 6) seat bullet 7) crimp

April 14, 2014, 04:54 PM	#25
Nemsis Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Peoples Republic of Chicago Posts: 408	T7 here as well I use a Lee univ decap and 2 calibers in each head __________________ "The American people will never knowingly adopt Socialism. But under the name of 'liberalism' they will adopt every fragment of the Socialist program, until one day America will be a Socialist nation, without knowing how it happened." --Norman Thomas