too many separate operations...looking for an accurate turret press. Is there any such thing? Opinions please.

[Shawn Carverelli]

our family currently have a dillon 650xl progressive and a rcbs single stage lil partner press. With the added operations of full length S die, then inserting the mandrel to set neck tension, then powder drop bullet seating and crimp with a Lee FCD.. I'm thinking hard about a rcbs T-7 turret press. With this add inaccuracy to my reloads?
Maybe a different turret press? Just trying to save time

 

[Ol' Red]

Redding T-7 works great for me. I don't think you will be disappointed if you go that route.

 

[squeeeeze]

I'm been very happy with my Redding T7. I get great accurate reloads from it.

I have used it as a semi progressive experimenting when I took my ball expander ball out and used my mandrel, just manually rotated and worked fine.

 

[257 STW]

The Redding T-7 is a great turret press from what I have read. I still use an old HDY 007 single stage, but the Redding T-7 will be my next press. IMHO it will be more precise than your current setup. my .02

 

[257 STW]

If your budget will allow it I have also read some good reviews on the Area 419 Zero Press.

 

[Shawn Carverelli]

If your budget will allow it I have also read some good reviews on the Area 419 Zero Press.

I'll look them up...thanks

 

[GrayCreed]

Just do the Forester Coax and don't look back, what happens when you have more than 7 operations for the T7? The dies on the Coax are quick change and floating so you get the best of both worlds, plus no shellholders seems to add accuracy IMO.
I had the same idea and ran out of slots on my Lyman. Also the head does flex a little. The coax is so much faster to change and way more accurate. I keep the American 8 for my niche calibers like 44mag and 30-30

 

[QuietTexan]

Agree T-7 for a turret IMO.

I use the Inline Fab quick change plates, easier to keep the work surface clear for using a gun vise or other things. They have plates for Dillon 650s and the T-7.

Quick change press mounting system. One mount, countless uses. – Inline Fabrication

Inline fabrication quick change reloading press system swap Redding Dillon Hornady rcbs Lyman

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what happens when you have more than 7 operations for the T7?

Get another head, you can swap in and out the same way you can change heads on the 650.

Head Only Redding T-7 Extra Turret

Head Only Redding T-7 Extra Turret Redding T-7 Extra Turret Head By having an extra turret head, you save time, effort, and money.Save yourself the time and frustration that comes with swapping out individual dies and calibrating them. Holds at least 2 complete die sets for reloading...

www.creedmoorsports.com

 

[Marky_mark]

area 419 zero

 

[Shawn Carverelli]

area 419 zero

hella stout press

 

[Pdyson]

I really like the area 419 but not enough to plunk down a stack of cash that large. The T-7 is a sturdy and more than capable of making bench rest quality ammo. Recently, Creedmoor Sports has kicked it up a notch with a newly designed and built a turret upgrade.

 

[Shawn Carverelli]

Agree T-7 for a turret IMO.

I use the Inline Fab quick change plates, easier to keep the work surface clear for using a gun vise or other things. They have plates for Dillon 650s and the T-7.

Quick change press mounting system. One mount, countless uses. – Inline Fabrication

Inline fabrication quick change reloading press system swap Redding Dillon Hornady rcbs Lyman

inlinefabrication.com

Get another head, you can swap in and out the same way you can change heads on the 650.

Head Only Redding T-7 Extra Turret

Head Only Redding T-7 Extra Turret Redding T-7 Extra Turret Head By having an extra turret head, you save time, effort, and money.Save yourself the time and frustration that comes with swapping out individual dies and calibrating them. Holds at least 2 complete die sets for reloading...

www.creedmoorsports.com

just dropped the $$$ for the T7. Good ole Midway.
I got to get some ammo loaded up just in case the Roosians blitz thru Ukraine and stumble into the USA

 

[sierracharlie338]

The Dillon 550 or 650 are great options too. I know you bought one already but for next time

 

[milboltnut]

$379 T7 is definitely a nice press. The Lyman All American 8 hole right there with it for less..$219 I have the Lyman, and had the T mag.... waaaaay better press. The priming system is a bit loose, but I don't use it. You can get extra turret heads.