I have been using the press mounted unit for about two years now. Been happy with it . Haven’t seen it available for sale anywhere for quite some time now. It may already be discontinued?
Try it both ways, set the die to just touch the shell holder and size a case. Then with another case try it with the die set to cam over (1/8 extra turn). And see if you can find any difference in the two cases. I think you will find it doesn’t make any difference.
I can’t use a Strong Mount because the ceiling in my reloading shed is to low, as it is I only have about 16 inches above the case feeder. However I do think that widening the bolt pattern will improve the stability and strength considerably.
I did notch out the bench and mounted the press...
RCBS Partner, and Lee Challenger are to light weight for rifle rounds, they are good presses and I own them, but as an only press I would advise against them. The Lee Classic Cast is heavy duty and a great buy.
This is a better kit. Comes with a manual, but I recommend the Lyman as well.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/785993/lee-classic-4-hole-turret-press-deluxe-kit?cm_vc=ProductFinding
You got the dies correct
If they tested the exact same powders again today, they would get small differences in velocities and pressures. Thus the small differences don’t mean much
I have not seen any W-W “NT” but the Federal “NT” are somewhat enlarged. Not as much as in that pic however. The pic is defiantly for use with wax or rubber bullets with primers only and no powder.
When loading .223 on a XL 650 a short one second pause at the top of the stroke is required to allow time for the powder to funnel through the small neck in the case. Changing from small rifle primers to small pistol primers takes no time at all, you just run the primers empty and replace with...
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