press options

[ARlife4me]

338lm is the largest long range cartridge i reload for and use a lee classic cast single. it has a bushing for the 7/8" dies and has an 1 1/4" main threads. for those who use larger cases with .640, .804 or other base sizes larger than .590 what press options are there or that you use?

 

[Tiny Tim]

Following, Considering a new larger frame press.

 

[Jamie]

I would think the Forster Co-Ax XL should do well for you . It is spendy but the life span, ease of use and accuracy of rounds loaded are hard to beat.

 

[FEENIX]

338lm is the largest long range cartridge i reload for and use a lee classic cast single. it has a bushing for the 7/8" dies and has an 1 1/4" main threads. for those who use larger cases with .640, .804 or other base sizes larger than .590 what press options are there or that you use?

Unless you do not have enough clearance to load longer than the 338 LM (i.e., .50 cal Barrett) or are simply looking to replace or upgrade your press, you might be able to get away with the correct shell holders for what you are trying to load, if Lee carries them, before investing to a new press. I load a .338 Thor (NMI) and use a shellholder #43 from Hornady that works in all my presses. In either case, you would need the right shellholder. Good luck!

 

[sable tireur]

Fortunately, we are currently blessed with fairly large number of quality presses with a good selection in price ranges.

The XL above is fine for most general purpose presses. The newest version of the RCBS Rock Chucker will always be in the top tier of general purpose presses. Slightly less expensive is the Frankford Arsenal® Single Stage reloading press.

Consider also that there are several excellent presses in that very top tier segment but at higher prices:

Prazipress https://www.turban-cnc.de/prazipress

Lenzi has several models all handled by suppliers with varying prices

Modena https://talonadvancedfactory.com/prodotto/extreme-press/

Wilson and Short Action Customs both have new presses.

Enjoy the search!

 

[nwmnbowhunter]

Redding ultra mag

 

[TonyRumore]

I use an RCBS Ammomaster 50 BMG press for the big ones. The press is threaded 1-1/2" and I have bushings for the 1-1/4" and 7/8" dies.

Tony

 

[MagnumManiac]

I run 7/8", 1" and 1 1/4" dies. My RockChucker Supreme handles all of these, as does my Redding Big Boss II.
Adapters are fairly easy to obtain and change.
I also have a RCBS Ammomaster 50BMG, it gathers dust as I don't use it at all.

Cheers.