lyman Tru-Line junior reloading press

[palerider1]

anyone ever used the tru line jr press. is the top turret which holds the dies supposed to turn. mine is old but like brand new and im wondering if the bolt that holds the turret down is to tight. if i loosen the bolt does the turret turn and click into place or should it just turn.

 

[M2 Carbine]

I had one years ago. I'm sorry I ever sold it.

If I used it as a single stage "C" press I'd tighten the nut to take any play out ot the turret.
If I used the turret, I'd loosen the nut just enough so the turret would turn smoothly using one hand and lock in place.

 

[Sam]

They are pretty slick little presses. My first was TruLine. Loaded a lot of 45Colt on it.

As M2 said you cam use it either mode.

The dies for a 310 tool fit if you are looking for extra cals.
Still lots of dies floating around the shows although shell holders are hard to come by.

Sam

 

[Quantrill]

I bought one years ago after reading the George Nonte book, "Pistols and Revolvers", wherein he recommended them. Mine broke after about a week. I sent it back to Lyman and they sent me another which also broke after another week. I was loading .38 special and .357 magnum rounds. Lyman suggested that I apply the cost to a "All American" turret press which was more sturdy than the TLJ. I did and still have and use the AA to this day. From my experience, I would say the TLJ does not hold up and the AA is far superior. Quantrill

 

[44and45]

The top turret is indeed supposed to rotate, it has ball-indent set on a stiff spring to hold it in station of each hole for dies.

You'res like a lot of these old presses needs to unassembled and cleaned with a good solvent, probably some rust in different places like the top nut and the side hex-screws.

Be advised there are hex-screws holding turret in place, you may have to loosen them up with some WD-40 or other rust remover. The hex-screws hold the turret in correct die alingment with the shellholder.

Just unassemble and clean thoroughly, then reassemble and enjoy loading. I've owned 3 or 4 of these presses...but now only have one.

Jim