Lyman wasn't the first to have a turret head, Back in the day many smaller companies had offered turret head presses, However, those companies went the way of the dinosaurs because there couldn't compete in business. So, Here is the thing that Lyman discovered, On their earlier presses they had a problem making the point where the turret attaches to the press developing slop and alignment play, The press is capable of developing Tons of pressure and the pinion bolts could not handle that. Redding though made a breakthrough and salved that problem with new heat treating and different alloyed steel. That is what made the Redding so popular over all the others. However, Now Lyman has done that same thing, so the Redding isn't the Boss anymore. I believe for the price and new quality of Lyman it is the better product to buy. Unless you Like Green. Good review KFW.
Great comment, tons of good info. You are extremely knowledgeable, I really appreciate your comments. This press seems pretty solid, hopefully it will hold up. Thanks again.
So.... You reload the 7.5 X 55. That is an awesome cartridge, The rifles are of extraordinary build quality. I have a K-31 and love it. a good powder is H4320 or IMR 4320, although I do not know id Hogdons is still available. anyway, Sub MOA is of the norm with proper Load development, also If you can get Berdan Primers the Military brass is reloadable and in also quality stuff. I wish that PMC or Wolf would start import one again. The GP11 ammo is awesome as well. Dave.
I have reloaded some for it. I tried converting the gp11 brass to boxer, but had mixed results. I love the k31, quality is excellent. Unfortunately the price has caught up with the quality or I would buy anothet one. Loading the 7.5 swiss is still an ongoing project for me, thanks again for the info.
He is very opinionated, However, He is a real gem of a dude, (Lencac) is an expert on the Swiss rifles and reloading the 7.5 cartridges, Check him out.
If you have any questions or get stuck, feel free to contact me on the Reloaders Network. I will try to answer or point you in the direction of what it is that you need. we are all here to help each other with our craft. The reloaders network gives us a forum of discussion unlike comments on youtube. I'm glad that you are making videos. No Matter what level you are at, everyone has something to add to the craft. Dave.
Love to see a video on how to switch the priming system from small to large primers. Would also like to see a video dedicated to strictly the priming system and how it works and is used.
You’re about the only guy doing reviews on this press. Great video. It looks like a great price compared to the Redding and RCBS turrets. Just like to get a better idea of what the priming system is like. Thanks!
That’s a great deal for that type of press. I could never part with LCT but was looking at getting a nice single stage for rifle. For just a little more $ I could get this one. I think it would be better to prime off press with the Lyman. Congrats on the new press👍🏻🇺🇸
I started reloading on my grandfather's old Lyman Spartan single-stage press so, I had expectations when I ordered the All-American 8. I agree with your comments regarding the priming function! I went back to the single-stage Spartan for priming. The multiple die stations are very convenient, and if you stay focused, you can reload 9mm or 45ACP quickly (once the primers are already set in the brass!) Q: Have you considered buying something like a 3/16"sheet of steel to reinforce your loading table? Your press moving up and down is wasted energy......
I mounted it to a Lyman universal press stand and made my bench rock solid after the video. It's a good press besides the priming system. Thanks for commenting, I appreciate it.
Good video. I just ordered one and after watching your video I'm sure I will be removing the whole priming mechanism. I use a Lee hand primer and will probably keep using that. I would rather not have that primer in the way while using the press. I don't use the primer on the Lee press either. The hand primer is much faster.
I have been interested in purchasing one of these for bullet pullers, powder drops and de-primers and maybe resize occasionally. From what I have seen of the primer system I would just not install it and still go with a stand alone hand primer or bench primer. I do most my reloading on my Dillon 550B but I often use another press for the other functions, bullet pulling and de-priming etc. There seems to always be some glitches in priming systems in any press. Using stand alone primer systems makes more sense even with the Dillon. I often use it for just a two or three of the functions progressively.
It's a good press. I have a Dillon as well. I use this press a lot for what you mentioned and for working up loads or precision rifle loads. I have been using the Frankford Arsenal hand prime and like it. Thanks for commenting.
Mine has grown on me but I have one major complaint. There should be at least 3 (preferably 4) places to place the handle. When was reloading 9mm with a factory crimp die, it inevitably ended up in an awkward location.
After I got home from overseas back in 1970 I purchased a Lyman Spat T SINGLE STAGE press. After several months I purchased the Lyman ALL - AMERICAN turret press. Today 48 years later I still have that RED All American TURRET Press, and guess what it still looks and functions like new. It Is built like a tank and despite what you read on the internet ,if properly taken care of and occasionally taken down and cleaned, lubricated and adjusted you will have a finely tuned Lyman press without any alignment issiues. Ask I know!
once you get the new priming tube, you'll be fine. My T mag priming system work fine. I had the spring break on the priming arm, emailed them, and they shipped one out no questions asked. Your priming system is way better than mine. Give it a chance.
They sent me a new one with no problems. It works fine, I just don't use it because it's in the way. I like to have a clear view of what I an doing. I really like the press, thanks for commenting.
I like the look of this press, but I agree with you about the priming system. I think I'd remove it unless I was going to just use it to prime a batch. You also mentioned a few spent primers missed the basket and ended up on the floor. Did they spill out of the front of the ram where the priming arm cutout is, or did they just miss the basket after they exited the press underneath? Otherwise, good review and hope to see more videos of you reloading on your new Lyman turret press!
I am thinking about removing the priming system, it just gets in the way. The primers mostly just missed the little basket after exciting the bottom. I may need to increase the back hight of the basket. Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it.
It's a great press, especially for the price. I have had it for several months and reloaded 6 different calibers on it. I am very happy with it. Thanks for commenting.
Looking at getting a reloading press. You video was good and oddly enough one of only three currently on youtube I could find. If you had a choice between the Lee Turret kit or the Lyman 8 turret press which would you recommend. TIA
Wow, that is a hard question. I love the Lee classic 4 hole turret. I guess it would depend on what you were reloading for. If you shoot a lot of pistol and want to reload a lot of ammo, the the Lee turret. If you mainly do rifle or precision then the Lyman 8. You can't go wrong with either one, I love both of them.
@@kyfirearms Thanks for the recommendation. I'll mainly be doing revolver 38/357 & 44sp/44m. I've seen many reviews on the Lee Turret and it is cheaper, but the Lyman 8 looks extremely durable. The one main complaint on the Lee is the powder. Some users have complained about the Lee powder leaking and not being exact. On the plus side, the Lee turret does automatically turn the turret, while the Lyman 8 requires manual rotation. The Lyman 8 is on sale at MidwayUSA as a kit, but still ~100 more than the Lee turret.
Your welcome. You really can't go wrong. Get the Lee 4 die pistol sets and you will be rocking and rolling. You should join the slack chatting feature at thereloadersnetwork.com , it a great resource and place to ask questions. Good luck and Happy Reloading.
I just got mine setup today. Like it, but didn’t bother to install the priming system. Didn’t wan’t something in the way. Btw - get a Mighty Armory Decapping die if you do much .223 loading. Much better than Lee or using sizing die to do it.
Thanks for showing interest and joining My Channel. Have a look at my Lee pro1000 Clip making some nice 9mm and 38 special. Thanks again for the vote of confidence.
I haven't had any problems or issues. I have reloading a lot of rifle, done bullet sizing and deprimed a ton of brass. It's still solid. Thanks for commenting, I appreciate it.
That seems nice! Could you possibly do a video on how a reloading bench should be built? I'm wanting to find out how to build the bench, what the dimensions should be, where the supports should be, etc. If not, could you link me to a video that shows how in detail that a bench should be built
I will try to show it in a video. My setup is nothing fancy, just cheap 2x4 and MDF. I think Georgiaboy bought a really nice bench from Sam's. The Reloading Press built a really nice bench and made several videos. Thanks for commenting.
Josh Benware channel What are you doing lurking around here? I thought you were banned from RU-vid? 😂 You should join the Reloaders Network on Slack. You'll learn a lot.
@@lonewanderer3603 hey! Howve you been!? I restarted my channel on another email account about 4 months ago. Been posting pretty regularly. Cool to see ya! It's been a long time
Josh Benware channel I'll check out what you've been posting. If you're getting into reloading, you'll find a ton of content at TRN. The slack group is a little more interactive so that's usually where I hang out.
Just bought one of these. I never use the primer feature on my RCBS Rock Chucker II single stage press. I prefer to hand prime separately, so not an issue for me. I do want to install a powder measure through one of holes though to effect a speedier operation for 9mm, and other handgun cartridges. Is that something you're familiar with, or how does the press handle that feature? Thanks!
I don't have a favorite. Midwayusa and Brownells are both good and have sales often. Thanks for the comment and be sure to check out thereloadersnetwork.com.
I have questions about accuracy and concentricity of the this press. I’m comparing this press to Redding T7. The Lyman cost less, but I’m wondering if it can be as accurate as the T7. Also the T7 had more aftermarket support for upgrades.
Yes it does. The primers drop down through the middle, but there is a pretty big cut out on the front. There is some that gets on the cut out and then the ram. Thanks for commenting.
I'm interested in getting into reloading. Questions - Why wouldn't you use the priming press? What aren't you a fan? And, what's the difference with the hand press for priming?
I am not a fan of that priming system because it gets in the way and blocks the front of the press. I like the priming system on my Lee turret and often use it to size and prime brass to load on the Lyman 8. I mainly got the Lyman for big rifle reloading like 30-06 and to try and get more precision from my rifle ammo. With hand priming you can adjust the seating depth of the primers easier. It's a lot of personal preference. If you're new to reloading then priming on the Lyman 8 would probably be fine for you. Hope that answers your questions.
@@kyfirearms Yes, thanks, since I'd be reloading pistol ammo. I just started looking into reloading and saw the Lee turret first. Happened across the Lyman and it looked good. So far, it looks like I can get a Lyman a little cheaper than a Lee. Do you think the Lee turret would be better for pistol ammo and an overall better investment?
Thanks. No, you will have to buy shell holders separately. Some die sets come with s shell holder or you could just buy an entire set from Lee and have all you need.
I also have a Lee Classic Turret and was considering this one to fill in as a new single stage. . The priming and spent primer features on the Lee are far superior to the Lyman or Redding. The ability to instantly load 4 hole ($14) Turrets is hard to beat as well. I'm struggling to justify anything else honestly (particularly after watching your helpful vid).
I like it. It is well built and works great. I would say the primer mechanism and spent primer basket are weak points, but the press itself is great. Hope you enjoy it and happy reloading.
Now that you have had the press for about 6 or so months how do you feel about it? still happy with it? run into any issues? would you still recommend it?, Im looking at getting one
I still like it and haven't had any issues. Sometimes when I really get going I will pull the handle out by mistake, but that's it. It is a really great press for the money.
@@kyfirearms Thanks for the info, I keep hearing mixed things about lyman but cabelas has the kits on sale this right now for $180 off so was thinking about finally starting to reload
There are different setups. The fourth die is probably a crimp die. Some sets come with a crimp die and some have a combo seat/crimp die. I run 4 dies- size- charge/flare-bullet seat- crimp. Hope that helps 'thanks for commenting.
I agree fully on the priming system. Poorly engineered all around. I also had to get parts replaced within a month of getting my press. Upon receiving the parts, the priming system was retired to the box and I went back to priming with my reliable RCBS universal hand primer. I have yet to see a review by somebody who thought the primer system was good. The rest of this press does give similar performance to the T7 at 2/3 the price.
Hi, I got a Lyman Turret press today and I got a bent primer tube (large) also. That seems to be common for this press cause I see that in a lot of reviews. I called Lyman today and the guy was real nice and is sending a new primer tube. I was wondering if the ram on yours was kinda rough going up and down. I cleaned and lubed it but it is still the same. I'm thinking there may be a burr or 2 in the hole the ram goes thru. Good video, thanks for sharing it.
@@kyfirearms I took the press apart and found a few burrs on the linkage that was causing the problem. There was a lot of metal dust in all the parts. A little cleaning and filing and it runs smooth now. I think someone was in a hurry when they put this press together. Happy reloading!
I hate to say it, but I think that might be used, the press should require some assembling, check out the other videos on it, it shows them needing to be assembled. . That would explain the dented tube.. Cabela's good for used sales.. But a nice unit..
Yeah, I'm not sure. Everything was wrapped up good, but who knows. I had it on backorder for 6 weeks before I got it and it is a new product, but it still could be used I suppose. I just assumed that they were making them as fast as they could and maybe didn't clean them off before shipping because of high demand. It seemed new, just a little dirty.
@@kyfirearms at the end of the day, you got a great press, and a full warranty, so your covered.. If I bought a turret press, it would be this press or the Redding T7, bought excellent items.. good luck..
I prefer a single stage press with the Hornady L-N-L quick change die bushing. This way I do not need a turret press because I can easily swap dies back and forth within seconds. Yet, I am way too OCD for a progressive press and their sloppier tolerances. I opted for the Buchanan Precision Machine hand press with the Hornady L-N-L quick change die bushing, so I can reload on the go. I can easily reload at the reloading bench, kitchen table, coffee table, tv tray, or a park bench, as well as on the tailgate, or on my lap in a lazy boy chair, or sitting on a log out by the camp fire. Hell, I think I might just make a video of me reloading while sitting in a little red wagon or perhaps a wheel barrel for that matter. Any way I run it with a Lyman Universal Decapping die, Redding Non Carbide Resizing die, Redding Competition Seating and Flaring dies, and a Lee Collet Style Crimp die. The press can be seen in the following video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xEpYQMdnxHY.html&pp=ygUwYnVjaGFuYW4gcHJlY2lzaW9uIG1hY2hpbmUgaGFuZCByZWxvYWRpbmcgcHJlc3Mg
I was looking at the LAM8 as an "upgrade" to my Lee Classic Turret for precision orientated rifle cartridges. Honestly, the Lee's priming system is FAR superior and easier to use. it's spent primer system and the ability to instantly swap out 4 hole ($14) turrets is better too. Honestly, it loads my rifle rounds in single stage mode pretty darned well. ( Pistol or .22 in "progressive" mode at 150 /hr is awesome too,) After watching your video, I think I'm spoiled with the Lee . It will do pretty much all of what the LAM8 will do. I'm going to keep my money for a bit longer.
Lee turret is hard to beat. I use the the Lee turret to prime for the Lyman most of the time. I use the Lyman for rifle,but I agree that it's not really worth it compared to the Lee Turret. Thanks for the comment 👍.
I highly recommend the Harvey Deprimer, put a bucket underneath it to catch the spent primers. Everyone bitches sbout the primer system. Theres a dozen ways to make a work around so I'd do that and move on. As an aside, you need some larger bolts and braces underneath yhe press. Your mount has got too much play in it. Putting something over the existing surface won't help. Braces.
Great video. Looking to get in to reloading and was wondering if you still recommend this press over any other turret style presses? Also, at 10:36 you had a depriming issue. If you look closely, the shell moved a tad to the left after you say it down, which could have caused the issue depriming. Maybe? Anyway, I just happened to catch that
I still really like this press. It is solid and just works well. I ended up buying an extra turret head and you can leave several dies set up and ready to go. I only had an issue with priming on the press. I use a separate tool for priming cases.
I love the idea of not have to reset dies all the time to load multiple calibers. Is it worth it? I don’t care about priming, I have a much better tool for that purpose.
Mine blows chunks. Nearly every station is out of alignment with the ram. It’s pitiful. It’s gonna be a dedicated pistol press, that’s the only thing it’s good for. Spend the extra money and get the Redding T7, it blows this turd away!
Mine is a real turd, most of the stations are shockingly out of alignment. It is pitiful! The ram is rough and you can feel high and low spots. I didn’t expect a lot for the price point but this is almost useless for rifle ammo. I’m going to use exclusively for pistol ammo.
I will never own another Lyman product. Their warranty is complete garbage. I had a TMag 2 for a little over a year. The block the handle screws into developed a crack and finally broke. They would not warranty it. Same issue with a tumbler. It quit after about 14 month, no warranty.
why are you so "disappointed" in the press because by your own admission the tube probably got dented during shipping? Call Lyman. They will send you a new one no questions asked.
I called and got another tube. I like the press and use it a lot. I don't use the priming function, because it is in the way for me. It's a great press for the money.
Up voted you. However, you could vastly improve you video by editing out a lot of extraneous gabbing. I don't care about Cabelas, or your work bench. I want to focus on the 8-turret press operates. Hope this is helpful.
