CatSnoutSoup
NES Member
I got a Redding T7 turret press.
Last Sunday during his metallic cartridge reloading class 'EddieCoyle' mentioned his appreciation for the robust build of the Redding T7. I was immediately intrigued and checked out the article on his website featuring the T7 press http://www.massreloading.com/turret_presses.html
This press appealed to my wallet and the manner in which I planned to use it. So, today I picked one up at Shooters Outpost -- where it was priced roughly the same as the "sale" price and shipping would have been from Midway.
I also got a set of Redding dies in 9mm (#88172). The dies were $97, and even though that seems comparative or even better than some on-line prices, it was a tough choice to make given my lack of experience. Particularly seeing that their other offering of RCBS dies were $57. However, the Redding dies just looked much more finely machined and having no other basis to go on I went for it. I hope I did not make a mistake, but if I did "oh well" I am sure it will not be my last.
I do not plan to use the T7 in the same manner that 'EddieCoyle' had it set up in that article with a shell activated powder measure mounted on the turret. My plan is to resize/decap, expand/prime in a "progressive-like" manner, then batch charge all the cases using a bench mounted powder measure, inspect them in a block, and finish up by seating/crimping just like a single stage press. I think this is the safest approach for someone like me who is both a beginner and an older geezer without the sharpest eyesight anymore.
Not counting 22LR -- I shoot at best 200 rounds a week and of that its a mix of 9mm, .380 and .45 ACP. So I was looking for fairly low volume production and relatively inexpensive caliber changes. I am hoping I have made the right choice.
Next step decide on a powder measure.
Last Sunday during his metallic cartridge reloading class 'EddieCoyle' mentioned his appreciation for the robust build of the Redding T7. I was immediately intrigued and checked out the article on his website featuring the T7 press http://www.massreloading.com/turret_presses.html
This press appealed to my wallet and the manner in which I planned to use it. So, today I picked one up at Shooters Outpost -- where it was priced roughly the same as the "sale" price and shipping would have been from Midway.
I also got a set of Redding dies in 9mm (#88172). The dies were $97, and even though that seems comparative or even better than some on-line prices, it was a tough choice to make given my lack of experience. Particularly seeing that their other offering of RCBS dies were $57. However, the Redding dies just looked much more finely machined and having no other basis to go on I went for it. I hope I did not make a mistake, but if I did "oh well" I am sure it will not be my last.
I do not plan to use the T7 in the same manner that 'EddieCoyle' had it set up in that article with a shell activated powder measure mounted on the turret. My plan is to resize/decap, expand/prime in a "progressive-like" manner, then batch charge all the cases using a bench mounted powder measure, inspect them in a block, and finish up by seating/crimping just like a single stage press. I think this is the safest approach for someone like me who is both a beginner and an older geezer without the sharpest eyesight anymore.
Not counting 22LR -- I shoot at best 200 rounds a week and of that its a mix of 9mm, .380 and .45 ACP. So I was looking for fairly low volume production and relatively inexpensive caliber changes. I am hoping I have made the right choice.
Next step decide on a powder measure.