Recent content by Pete E

I took a different approach.. After breaking the top on my first "bench" (cheap office desk) I made the second with an offcut of 1 1/2" thick kitchen worktop and reinforced the underneath with a 3/4" x6" wide oak plank..I also mounted the press a little further back to take it away from the...

Thanks for the feedback..A friend says he may have an old Leeloader in .308win knocking around somewhere, so he is going to look for me.... Scales are the next problem...I currently use a set of RCBS 505's which are "portable" but a bit of a pain to use in this manner...I'm guessing a small set...

I'm thinking of getting one as part of a portable reloading set up for load development at the range. My intention would be to prep annd prime a batch of cases at home on my Rockchucker and then use the Leeloader to seat the bullets at the range.. So, is the bullet seating depth adustable on a...

My first "reloading bench" was an old office table with a 3/4" MDF top. I mounted the press, an RCBS Jnr, and I managed to resize about 5 rounds before it snapped the table top across the holes drilled for the press.. So when I got the "Mk 2" bench, I decided to mount the press as in the pic...

Peter, Just curious,but how big is that bench? From the picture it wouldseem theres plenty of room for a second press? Regards, Pete

Get a collet style puller that fits in a press...I tried the hammer style and while ok for one or two rounds, the collet style is much easier to use...

I would say the last place to save money on a hunt is on the bullet....it is the only bit of equipment we buy which actually kills the animal. i am all for shooting a cheaper bullet for practice, but price should not be your main consideration when it comes to selecting bullets for the actual...

Bogie, I am sure that mounting the press that way is my one good, original idea! :) When you do it, you need to be careful that the hole is not so far back that the handle fouls on the front of the bench when its pushed fully forward..its no use me telling you how mine is drill as the...

I use the similar RCBS hand tool with Federal primers (large rifle) and I've never had a problem..I am surprised that so many folks are saying that sometimes it takes a lot more pressure to insert a primer...I can't say this has ever happen to me, but I use a primer pocket uniformer on all my...

eldorf_dragonsbane, A lot of guys mount their press on a plank of wood say 18" x 6" x 2" and then use two C lamps to fix it to the kitchen table or where ever...If you go over to the "Gallery" at Brians Forums: (http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5485 ) This thread has...

armoredman, I was not as lucky as you...I set up my first press on a bench with a 3/4" particle board top and it didn't last the first session :( My next bench (with a somewhat thicker top!) is shown in the picture below. I figured fixing the press like that that was the strongest way of...

Standing Wolf, When did the US save the UK from tyrany? If you want to go back to WW1, a German invasion of the UK was never on the cards at all as far as I am aware??? If you are refering to WW2, you had better double check your history...The RAF staved off a possible German invasion...

For low volume rifle loads I would go with a single stage press. Although I use the Rock Chucker, I would recommend you check out either the new Lee Cast Classic or the Redding Boss. Both these presses have an extra bolt hole at the back of the unit. Not a major advantage, but the extra bolt...