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Thread: "We're gonna need a bigger press..."

  1. 29-02-2020, 11:01 AM #1
    Rated M for Magnum
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    "We're gonna need a bigger press..."

    Hey guys just after recommendations for a press suitable for loading long action rounds.

    I'm currently using a RCBS JR3 which works awesome for 308 and 7mm08 but it's a bit tight when loading the longer stuff like 270 and borderline with the 7mm rem mag.

    I'm looking at the mid to lower end price wise, the likes of Hornady lock n load being at the upper limit as I don't want to spend a fortune, mainly because I don't have one to part with

    Anyone using a Lee breech lock Challenger or similar with good results in this type of scenario?
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  3. 29-02-2020, 05:22 PM #2
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    Wait for a decent second hand press to come up on here or trademe. This might even do it: https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hun...a016c95a54-004
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  4. 29-02-2020, 05:36 PM #3
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    I got the redding big boss 2 and can load everything
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    Name: Screenshot_20200229-174123_Chrome.jpg Views: 347 Size: 221.0 KB

    I got one of these. Reliable, accurate loads
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  6. 01-03-2020, 02:03 PM #5
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    Ah yup that Redding big boss looks awesome, I might just wait a while and see what pops up on here. Thanks for the advice team
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    https://www.trademe.co.nz/2558000183

    Anyone looking to get in the reloading game this looks good
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    Redding big boss 2 is awesome. its got a nice open frame. primer goes down the tube.
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  9. 03-03-2020, 06:16 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by cameronjackwhite View Post
    https://www.trademe.co.nz/2558000183

    Anyone looking to get in the reloading game this looks good
    Shot that's good buying
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rated M for Magnum View Post
    Shot that's good buying
    Its mine now :-) :-) :-)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter View Post
    Its mine now :-) :-) :-)
    Good stuff if you don't want the press I'll buy it
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  12. 03-03-2020, 10:07 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rated M for Magnum View Post
    Good stuff if you don't want the press I'll buy it
    I'll be selling the beam scales if that helps?
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  13. 04-03-2020, 01:30 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter View Post
    I'll be selling the beam scales if that helps?
    Already have the same scales, they are good. Cheers for the offer though ��
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rock river arms hunter View Post
    I'll be selling the beam scales if that helps?
    What about the case trimmer??
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  15. 04-03-2020, 10:13 AM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by charliehorse View Post
    What about the case trimmer??
    I'll be keeping them sorry mate
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