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K&M Precision Arbor Press - Feedback Please
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<blockquote data-quote="QuietTexan" data-source="post: 2411415" data-attributes="member: 116181"><p>In the specific context of using a Forster or Redding style sleeved seating die with a mic top, it'll hit the mark quicker with fewer bits and pieces to mess around with than an arbor press.</p><p></p><p>This is an adjustment operation, not a total seating action so much of the "feel" claimed with an arbor press is irrelevant in this case. The majority of run out will be set with case sizing, neck expansion, and the initial seating operation. The sleeved seater dies are basically as good as you can get for a screw-in die, so they themselves shouldn't induce a bunch of run out. </p><p></p><p>I wouldn't use the hand press for primary seating, I'd have to hold it perfectly vertical and I'd probably end up spilling powder everywhere and cussing. And IMO an arbor press is definitely better on the bench - I prefer it over a regular press because the leverage is set up for seating versus the big press is set up for sizing power. </p><p></p><p>But for bumping bullets, hard to beat a hand press.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="QuietTexan, post: 2411415, member: 116181"] In the specific context of using a Forster or Redding style sleeved seating die with a mic top, it'll hit the mark quicker with fewer bits and pieces to mess around with than an arbor press. This is an adjustment operation, not a total seating action so much of the "feel" claimed with an arbor press is irrelevant in this case. The majority of run out will be set with case sizing, neck expansion, and the initial seating operation. The sleeved seater dies are basically as good as you can get for a screw-in die, so they themselves shouldn't induce a bunch of run out. I wouldn't use the hand press for primary seating, I'd have to hold it perfectly vertical and I'd probably end up spilling powder everywhere and cussing. And IMO an arbor press is definitely better on the bench - I prefer it over a regular press because the leverage is set up for seating versus the big press is set up for sizing power. But for bumping bullets, hard to beat a hand press. [/QUOTE]
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