I have the Redding turret press. I also have a rockchucker. The turret press makes loading for multiple rifles easy and quick. The Lyman looks worth checking out. I don’t prime on press, so the more open front of the Lyman would be a positive, it is cheaper and an extra hole in the turret. I have not seen any spare turrets priced so not sure on availability.
Blue is great but for the specific purpose of loading for multiple rifles, Blue is going to be more expensive.
I personally don't care for turret presses. They work great when brand new but as soon as they get a bit of wear the turret head cocks sideways every time you apply pressure creating undesired run-out
The Forster Co-Ax self aligns rather nicely even after many years of use and changing dies only takes seconds
Trystan
Good bullets properly placed always work, but not everyone knows what good bullets are, or can reliably place them in the field
I can appreciate Hardin Precision Rifles response at the bottom of the link......" I have never seen a center bolt turret press that did not have deflection during reloading" My experience with the Redding T7 mimics Hardin Precisions
While I agree the press will load 1,000,000 rounds I would be far more impressed if it did so with a bit more precision. If a reloader is not an accuracy nut however it would make a great press. JMO
Trystan
Last edited by Trystan; 03/18/19.
Good bullets properly placed always work, but not everyone knows what good bullets are, or can reliably place them in the field
I can appreciate Hardin Precision Rifles response at the bottom of the link......" I have never seen a center bolt turret press that did not have deflection during reloading" My experience with the Redding T7 mimics Hardin Precisions
While I agree the press will load 1,000,000 rounds I would be far more impressed if it did so with a bit more precision. If a reloader is not an accuracy nut however it would make a great press. JMO
Trystan
I borrowed a hornady run out tool to see if I was getting straight ammo off the t7.
Latest round measures lless than .002 measured just shy of the ogive.