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<blockquote data-quote="Kmccord" data-source="post: 2007955" data-attributes="member: 99039"><p>I was able to try out the new FA M Press after bolting it down on my table. I left it in the cam over configuration, I have a 6.5 Creedmoor I am getting a load ready for deer season and need to start working on a powder charge. After setting up my Redding Full Length sizer I buzzed through 15 cases pretty quick, bumping the shoulder .002 back, I checked the first made the adjustment, checked second, right on, then went through the motions of lube add to press and size, the effort on the press is smooth, the floating die and shell plate aligned the case with no problems, the primer catch is awesome, did not have one on the old Lyman All American. Now for the somewhat bad news, not totally bad, but I have the Forster Ultra Seater Micrometer seating die, the upper portion of the die is wider than the threaded portion on the die. So, with my setup, the bottom of the case will touch the sliding sleeve, but will only raise it very little, cannot get it down further due to the upper die body is wider than the die. However, it did work for my rifle just fine on setting it 2.780 for a COAL, the DBM has a 2.80" length, if I would have purchased the Redding Micro Seater I would not be discussing this problem. I really like the press, changing the dies are all of two seconds to complete, about as long as it takes to move the Turret. I really like the flush mount on the bench, the primer tray is awesome, the action of the press is very smooth, it is a very stout press no movement when sizing, the no shell holder requirement is awesome to change size you need just a quick twist on the shell plate to the correct size you need. With a 189.99 price tag on Amazon with free shipping and I had 99.99 of reward points, I think it is an outstanding buy and it is a CO-AX Press. I forgot to mention, the light is an added bonus for the press, FA knocked it out of the park on this one, my opinion. If you are on the fence with this one, I wouldn't hesitate, especially with the price point versus the Forster, I wanted one of those, but could never catch them in stock.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kmccord, post: 2007955, member: 99039"] I was able to try out the new FA M Press after bolting it down on my table. I left it in the cam over configuration, I have a 6.5 Creedmoor I am getting a load ready for deer season and need to start working on a powder charge. After setting up my Redding Full Length sizer I buzzed through 15 cases pretty quick, bumping the shoulder .002 back, I checked the first made the adjustment, checked second, right on, then went through the motions of lube add to press and size, the effort on the press is smooth, the floating die and shell plate aligned the case with no problems, the primer catch is awesome, did not have one on the old Lyman All American. Now for the somewhat bad news, not totally bad, but I have the Forster Ultra Seater Micrometer seating die, the upper portion of the die is wider than the threaded portion on the die. So, with my setup, the bottom of the case will touch the sliding sleeve, but will only raise it very little, cannot get it down further due to the upper die body is wider than the die. However, it did work for my rifle just fine on setting it 2.780 for a COAL, the DBM has a 2.80" length, if I would have purchased the Redding Micro Seater I would not be discussing this problem. I really like the press, changing the dies are all of two seconds to complete, about as long as it takes to move the Turret. I really like the flush mount on the bench, the primer tray is awesome, the action of the press is very smooth, it is a very stout press no movement when sizing, the no shell holder requirement is awesome to change size you need just a quick twist on the shell plate to the correct size you need. With a 189.99 price tag on Amazon with free shipping and I had 99.99 of reward points, I think it is an outstanding buy and it is a CO-AX Press. I forgot to mention, the light is an added bonus for the press, FA knocked it out of the park on this one, my opinion. If you are on the fence with this one, I wouldn't hesitate, especially with the price point versus the Forster, I wanted one of those, but could never catch them in stock. [/QUOTE]
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