rfwobbly
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If you don't think reloading has come a long way, then check out this Herters 72 Super press on Ebay.... CLICK HERE
Anyone care to guess the age on this thing?
Anyone care to guess the age on this thing?
Herters 72 Super press on Ebay
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Maj Dad
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Seems like it was in the catalogs in the 60's, but don't know when it was introduced. I have a U3 that is absolutely bullet (and IED 
) proof that I can't bring myself to get rid of (have 3 others). All of George Leonard's stuff was made to last; might weigh a ton and look like Rube G. had a hand in design, but it worked. Miss those catalogs & his incredible descriptions of the items...
) proof that I can't bring myself to get rid of (have 3 others). All of George Leonard's stuff was made to last; might weigh a ton and look like Rube G. had a hand in design, but it worked. Miss those catalogs & his incredible descriptions of the items... qajaq59
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Not sure how old it is, but it likely works as good as any modern one . LOL
ReloaderEd
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Herter's Waseca, Minnesota
Jaycob Herters made everything from Reloading Presses to handguns such as the 41 Herters Magnum. Most of their stuff was produced overseas and I believe his two sons took it over and closed everything except a clay bird mfg plant.
Their No. 3 press was the most popular I still have one. With an RCBS shell holder adapter it can do everything that any single state press can do today.
Jaycob Herters made everything from Reloading Presses to handguns such as the 41 Herters Magnum. Most of their stuff was produced overseas and I believe his two sons took it over and closed everything except a clay bird mfg plant.
Their No. 3 press was the most popular I still have one. With an RCBS shell holder adapter it can do everything that any single state press can do today.
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rfwobbly
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Talk about your bullet proof equipment....
Check out this Ideal powder dispenser, circa 1900 Click Here
Check out this Ideal powder dispenser, circa 1900 Click Here
snuffy
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Yeah, it's a shotshell press. His name was George Leonard Herter. It looks like it was stored in a leaky BARN!
I doubt it would work, looks like it is rusted tight halfway down the stroke. Most of his stuff was over built by a wide margin. If maintained, kept rust free, it works like any other press.
Compare that press to a MEC, you'll see what can be done with formed metal stampings, at a lot less weight. And they work just as well.
I doubt it would work, looks like it is rusted tight halfway down the stroke. Most of his stuff was over built by a wide margin. If maintained, kept rust free, it works like any other press.
Compare that press to a MEC, you'll see what can be done with formed metal stampings, at a lot less weight. And they work just as well.
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