If you had to purchase a new Single Stage Press...

m88.358win

If you had a $100 Off coupon for a single stage press, what would you buy?

mac10

depends on what you want to load size wise,, green ,, do ya want to keep changing dies out or put in a turret holder, do ya like blue,green , red ,oranage presses  green press is heavy  red work ok as for me for the last 30 years  orange has a turret load too I thing blue has a turret cartridge

rufe-snow

I would go for the heavy duty Lee. That is able to use the Hornady, "Lock and Load" die bushings. Have been using this setup, for years now. Works great!

Once the specific die, is adjusted for the bushing. It just takes a twist of the wrist to change dies. They never go out of adjustment.

Makes things 100 times easier, than the old days. Screwing each individual die into the press. They always seemed to go out of adjustment. Causing much aggravation  and evil language. Causing the neighbors,  to complain. 

bpost

Redding

Rocky Raab

What rufe said. That Lee is a helluva press.

Sam06

bpost said:

Redding

Or find an old Forester CoAx, great press no need for shell holders they have a good feel to them too.  I think someone still makes them.

nononsense

Here is an article which assesses 14 single stage presses:

https://ultimatereloader.com/2019/04/08/fourteen-reloading-presses-compared-single-stage-shootout/ 

The most common suggestion is usually the RCBS Rock Chucker which I agree with in general but, if I had that coupon mentioned above I would get another Prazipress from Germany:

https://www.turban-cnc.de/index.php?article_id=6&clang=1

I have one but I need to order the biggest one for the cartridges I'm working with now. There is no compromise with the quality on these presses but they aren't for everyone because of the price and wait time. I reload for testing, competitions and business so I use it frequently enough to justify the cost.

Best.

hillbille

 would look for a used one myself, I would think it almost impossible to wear a name brand one out....... plus folks usually throw in a few extras to get rid of them bullets, brass, ect...

chiefr

Redding Turret or Big Boss.

varian

hard to beat what rufe said

ruger41

I only load straight wall pistol so for me my single stage Lee with the powder dippers is great. Was less than impressed by their progressive press and it went in the trash. I could never get the powder measure to work well and after enough squibs that was the end of that. I also have used an RCBS single stage with no problems,

Smitty500mag

If your idea of a precision instrument is a hammer then stay away from progressive or turret presses and stick with the single stage. If you have a little mechanical ability then go with a progressive or a turret press.

jimdeere

mrmike08075 said:

For volume and warranty Dillon blue press would be my choice...

We had an ancient Star automatic loading machine in the gunshop that was belt driven - had been modified and updated but was a reliable production model...

Mike

I remember Perry Shooter mentioning his Star presses. I have never seen one and would like to see one in action.