Thread: reloading press

For a press the lee cast turret press is the way to go. Tool head allows multiple dies to be set up but not as complex as a progressive. You can even get a primer feeder.

I've had one for 10 years loading 303, no problems.

Lee scales are junk look elsewhere. I have a lee powder thrower, not the best but it works. Lee collet dies and crimping dies are fine.

i bought a hornady "kit" does everything i want inc 7mm RM

Can you lot get this gear over there ?? Home - Simplex Reloading Equipment

I know you lot are a bit touchy about Aussie stuff, probably just a little jealous of us, but it is bloody good gear, I have three of their Super Simplex turret presses that get most of my loading done with, and I did have one of their Master O Frame presses, its pretty unbreakable and from what I can see locally, pretty keenly priced as well. They do have very good and helpful staff and get back to any queries you have pretty quickly.

Originally Posted by Kamel

Can you lot get this gear over there ?? Home - Simplex Reloading Equipment:

actually contacted them for some stuff for an incomplete 303-25 die of theirs I acquired and yes very prompt and helpful.
It would be nice if the decapping pins didn't come in a bloody 5 pack lol. that along with the expander plug cost more than I paid for the die. I could just cheap out and buy the plug only and decap them manually.
But I digress

Originally Posted by Kamel

Can you lot get this gear over there ?? Home - Simplex Reloading Equipment

I know you lot are a bit touchy about Aussie stuff, probably just a little jealous of us, but it is bloody good gear, I have three of their Super Simplex turret presses that get most of my loading done with, and I did have one of their Master O Frame presses, its pretty unbreakable and from what I can see locally, pretty keenly priced as well. They do have very good and helpful staff and get back to any queries you have pretty quickly.

Back in the 1970's there was Simplex sold in a few gunshops around the country I knew a couple of guy's that used it, But have not seen any new products from them in many years,
I have seen the odd bit of gear at gunshows.

Originally Posted by shooternz

Back in the 1970's there was Simplex sold in a few gunshops around the country I knew a couple of guy's that used it, But have not seen any new products from them in many years,
I have seen the odd bit of gear at gunshows.

Yea I have been using one of there presses for about 30 years a bit rattly but it does the job.

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Originally Posted by shooternz

Back in the 1970's there was Simplex sold in a few gunshops around the country I knew a couple of guy's that used it, But have not seen any new products from them in many years,
I have seen the odd bit of gear at gunshows.

Simplex dropped off with their loading gear for a few years after the original owner croaked, they had to concentrate on other engineering stuff to keep the place going, they seem to have decided to do more loading gear lately, it amazes me that there are a hell of a lot of loaders and shooters over here who have never heard of Simplex, guess they go for the stuff from the states as it is all you hear about in the shooting world. It is reasonably priced over here, probably half way between Lee and the other big makers, but the quality is right up with the rest of them, just dont have the range of gadgets I spose.

Originally Posted by Kamel

Simplex dropped off with their loading gear for a few years after the original owner croaked, they had to concentrate on other engineering stuff to keep the place going, they seem to have decided to do more loading gear lately, it amazes me that there are a hell of a lot of loaders and shooters over here who have never heard of Simplex, guess they go for the stuff from the states as it is all you hear about in the shooting world. It is reasonably priced over here, probably half way between Lee and the other big makers, but the quality is right up with the rest of them, just dont have the range of gadgets I spose.

I came by some dies that were missing an expander ball and decap pin not long ago. To get it sorted they were really good to deal with, I forget the lady's name, but man she was super dooper helpful

Never seen any Simplex stuff in NZ, not to say it isn't here somewhere.

They ship internationally.

Every broken press I've seen has been cast aluminium, and all Lee apart from one broken Dillon 550. The Dillon didn't burn the guy, he took it to the local agent (where I saw it) whereupon they pulled one from a box and gave it to him, no questions asked. Seeing as you're doing jumbo stuff, don't mess about and get something green.

Originally Posted by Tommy

Every broken press I've seen has been cast aluminium, and all Lee apart from one broken Dillon 550. The Dillon didn't burn the guy, he took it to the local agent (where I saw it) whereupon they pulled one from a box and gave it to him, no questions asked. Seeing as you're doing jumbo stuff, don't mess about and get something green.

Lee classic cast turret press is cast iron?

@Kamel Shame we dont seem to do "local" with Aussie Simplex presses. A few dies turn up from time to time but the presses are pretty rare here.
If you were to buy one and ship it here there wouldnt be much change from $500, you can go for a Redding or RCBS at those prices

Originally Posted by johnd

@Kamel Shame we dont seem to do "local" with Aussie Simplex presses. A few dies turn up from time to time but the presses are pretty rare here.
If you were to buy one and ship it here there wouldnt be much change from $500, you can go for a Redding or RCBS at those prices

The Master O frame looks a lot like the Lyman Crusher.

https://workshopinnovation.co.nz/pro...sp?prod=726300

I bought a second hand crusher on here a few years ago.

Originally Posted by johnd

@Kamel Shame we dont seem to do "local" with Aussie Simplex presses. A few dies turn up from time to time but the presses are pretty rare here.
If you were to buy one and ship it here there wouldnt be much change from $500, you can go for a Redding or RCBS at those prices

Yeah, its a shame really, not that Simplex gear has all the bells and whistles, just good honest stuff that gets the job done, I guess postage and exchange rate would put it up there with those others. I gave my old Master press to a mate a few years ago after I picked up a Redding T7 at really cheap price, I now have the full length size dies that I use regularly permanently set up in it. The smaller Simplex turret presses I have set up for neck sizing, decapping, primer and projectile seating. I do like stuffing around with wildcats and the little presses are good for mixing and matching dies to neck down in stages.