I am with you 100% on the Magnificent Redding T-7. It truly is the workhorse of all my presses. I just recently purchased the automatic slide bar priming system for mine and it now comes from Redding supplied with two slider bars, each being already set up for large and small primers. You just change the whole bar instead of fiddling with changing the small and large primer pieces. I really like your channel and enjoy watching your very professional, well done videos. Thanks
I've loaded on a original Lyman turret for many years and wore it so I finally got a T7 . I purchased a Dillion 550c and never opened it and took it back last week. The simplicity of a good turret press as well as how accurate they are is why. Thanks for your videos
One day I will own one! 2020 has been a rough year for me, but hopefully things will change soon. Stay safe everyone and Reload as often as possible 👊😎🇺🇸
I went to see my loan officer for the money to buy one. Sadly i'll be single staging it for a while. I'm still selling blood every other month so there is always hope. Honestly though, getting into reloading was always about saving money on expensive ammo. These super high tech multi hole turrets fly in the face of reason.
After loading rifle ammo on a Lee Challenger for 5 years I decided to speed up my loading process and got a T7. Looks well built. I’m waiting on my Inline Precision mount so I can start cranking. One minor negative is my press was a bit dusty and dirty and it does not include the wrench for the main bolt. Besides that everything looks made well and sturdy. Which LED light are you using? Thanks for sharing your insights!
An Excellent video. All subject areas were covered in relevant detail. Presentation was relaxed and informative... no gimmicky RU-vid sound bites. Thank you sir.
I really appreciate the info on this press. I have been wanting to buy this and after your video I just ordered one. Thank you and please keep the vid coming.
I have one and love it. I used it to seat bullets today with Redding dies and was pretty happy. I need to go through the entire process to really see what I think. Currently, I use the T7 for checking seating depth with the Instant Indicator. I do everything else on a Forster Co-Ax. I am seriously thinking of using the T7 for everything. Having multiple turrets seems like the way to go. That being said, when you install a turret head do you just tighten the center bolt to tight or is there some kind of spec? I am assuming you just tighten down to good and tight. If you do that, have you experienced the need to adjust any of your dies or, once it is tightened down, everything is where it should be?
Its the worst time ever to buy a press, so I bought my Redding T-7 this week. So glad I did. I have wanted one for a long time. I have a Dillion 550 progressive also but I wanted a single stage with some speed and precision. I got the Instant indicator and 2 sets of competition shell holders also. I cant wait to put a few thousand cases thru it .
Hey great video! Let me ask you, have you had any slop in the ram/handle linkage? Mine came in a bit loose day one and with moderate use it’s really loosened up. I have tried tightening up every bolt I can find to no avail. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
Instead of spending $90 on spare turret heads and 5-8 minutes of changing it over would just putting the Lee Spline Drive Breech Lock Quick Change Bushings in the head make since ?
Thanks for the vid. I'm choosing between the T7 and the Lyman AA8 right now. I don't know yet if the 8th station is necessary or how they compare in function and consistency.
Great video my friend I’m really starting to love those readings . I’m a little old school I will never get rid of my RCBS Rock/Chucker but I like the idea of multiple dies on the press another great video
My rock Chucker is here to stay. I really want to check out a Lyman 8 though. I hear they are nice and about half the cost of the T7. I actually think Scotsman has one.
I like your video's. Just got a t7 and am gonna load 9mm on it. And now the primer system. Will probably charge with hornady off the press. Thank you for the video
Have you got to try a Forster Co-ax yet? I'm looking at it for my next press. Wanted to pick up a t7 of my own but I keep seeing the forster come up and for what I'm looking to use it for ( compliment my 750..load development, small quantities of ammo, precision ammo, and depriming) it seems more appealing then the t7. The shell holder system, quick change-floating die system and overwhelming positive reviews from guys i am competeting with in long range competitions with got me leaning that way.
Hey brother I too am impressed with the Forster. The T7 I use a lot for load development and all of my rifle and hunting rounds. It is a good press to have in my setup based on my needs. I think if I was to do more ultra precision rifle loads I would definitely lean towards the Forster for that purpose. Don’t get me wrong the T7 is fully capable of accuracy but a lot of competition long range guys really like the co axial design. Another sell on the T7 is the instant indicator. It works great with the turret as you can get a lot of live data as you are running. I think you would be very happy either way you go.
@@SquatchReloaded currently im loading my ammo on the 750 and with a properly developed load and charges from a chargemaster I have no problem holding half moa for prs. (I'll have some videos on it soon).. but i hate to change my dillon over just for a hundred or so rounds. I have a couple buddy's with t7's and have always wanted one for myself but I think If I can find a Coax I'm gonna try it. I'll probably end up with both eventually.
@@SquatchReloaded. Oh got another question for you. How does that “instant indicator” work? Will it not work with other presses (I also have Foster Coax) . How does it compare with other headspace measuring tools? I recently converted to the LE Wilson Micrometer headspace tool, it’s cool, but slow if you are trying for dead on accuracy which of course with headspace I am. Thanks a lot for your opinions you have on this. Cheers
Great video, I'm really struggling to get my head around Progressive vs Turret for precision shooting, some people say a Dillion 750 is fine and more than accurate enough, and others won't go near them and stick with the turret method to ensure everything is perfect. Do you think three is a significant difference?
Hmmmm such a heated discussion. I am of the opinion that when it comes to precision consistency is the key. For instance I prefer to trickle and weigh every charge to ensure I am dead on. While this can be done with some effort on a progressive it is much easier to work one case at a time on a Turret or Single Stage.
@@SquatchReloaded Thanks for the reply, I'm an absolutely rookie here (never reloaded a round in my life). If I wanted to make sure every round was exactly the same, couldn't I just bring them off a Dillon and onto a scale? I guess why I'm drawn to the Dillon so much is because of the process, even if I manually inserter powered and didn't use theirs it would just be so smooth and simple... But like I said I know nothing about this haha, I guess I'm just a little taken back by all of the steps with the manual process on a single or turret.
@@CompoundingEverything if you are new, I would start on a single stage. Learn the processes for each step. Then decide what you need from there. You'll always need the single stage press down the road anyway. Imo theres way too much going on for a newbie with a progressive press to understand and watch each step.
@@CompoundingEverything What did you end up getting as your first press? My first press was a used Dillon 550b, then a rcbs RC2 as my secondary. Once you use a Dillon it’s hard to go backwards. My ex-wife took all of my guns and reloading equipment in the divorce. Now that I have to start over again I’m having a hard time choosing a press. The Dillon’s have skyrocketed in price and are out of budget at this time. So I’m torn between the Redding T7 & Lyman A8.
Hello fellow reloaders. 2 days ago, I ordered a used but practically new one on eBay, obviously the seller is some kind of used items reseller and or a concessionary. Great price and it stated the turning knob was missing, no problem, but watching this video I notice a priming system is also missing unless I will be surprised when it arrives. Please do not laugh, I bought it to be able to reload 25 ACP, those darn little things are tough to move for every stage on my RCBS single stage, no shell hold fit on my Forster Duax, and never mind on my 2 Dillon RL 500, they don't make a shell holder for it. As soon as I get it, I will look for the additional missing parts. I wrote to Redding and will search other sites for improved parts if any. Happy bullseye to all.
very nice, I am super impressed with the Lyman as well If I could only have one it would be it for sure, you can borrow my Lyman 8 anytime it is set on quick change plate and I have one empty turret right now
Hey man, how does the in-line fab and press combo do on that harbor freight work bench? I’ve been looking at that one for exactly how you have set up. Thanks!!
I didn’t have any issues as long as there is some weight on the bench. I also added a center running to stiffen up the bench too. I have however moved to 2 inch butcher block counters in the room.
Just scored a Lyman 8 New at regular price (got the idea from you on this vid). Suppose to arrive by the end of the month. I was trying to get a T-7. But these crazy times, only on ebay at almost twice the regular price used. It looks great and after review seems it will be a least as good as the T-7. Ill let you know as I will have some questions after I get everything to set it up. I have a MEC 700 that I use for 12ga shot shells. Only experience I have with reloading. I even just scored the Lyman 50th Anniversary edition hardcover new and received it a couple of days ago. Lots of info but a book is much different then reality in my opinion.
I have the T7 and was de priming range brass. Some were along the line ,the primer flow thru chamber became clogged. I tried everything to free up the clog to no avail. has anyone had this happen. If so how did you clear the stuck primers?
I’m trying to get back into reloading after my ex wife took all of my guns and equipment in the divorce. Everything is so expensive to replace compared to what I paid. I was using a Dillon RL550b and a RCBS Rock Chucker along with a lot of tools. Now I don’t know where to begin rebuilding my reloading setup, considering components are also overpriced and difficult to obtain. I’ve been looking at a Redding T-7 or a single stage press. But now I’m wondering about the T7 vs the Dillon BL550? Any recommendations for somebody starting from scratch all over again? I will be load 9mm, .40, 223, 6.5c, 300win, 6.8western, and possibly 7-08. Now the T-7 are about $380 vs the Dillon BL-550 are $460 + conversions kits. The RL-550c would cost well over a $1000 to fully setup, for a single caliber!! with What about a tool guide list? Trimmers, hand tools, case prep, powder measures, case cleaning solutions, ect. Thank you, JT
T7 is a great all around press and is my favorite one. Get a good powder measure or dispenser, case prep tools, scale, method or cleaning brass. Just get what your budget allows. An RCBS master kit is a good starter set as well.
@@SquatchReloaded Do you prefer the Redding T7 over the Lyman A8? I’ve been comparing the two, but I’m wondering how well the Lyman makes quality rifle cartridges. Which press makes better rifle Ammo?
Step one to get set up reloading. Do not sign another marriage license that enables the state and a woman to destroy you. Step two a redding 7 or Lyman 8 turret press is what I use above all other presses I have owned. Priming and depriming on a automatic press is a source of many problems that actually cause other problems too. I resize decap then clean the brass, then use a hand primer to prime as I load them into a cartridge tray, then I put powder in them, and individually inspect each one to make sure it has powder and the right amount, and then expand the case mouth seat the bullet and light crimp the bullet on a separate step. For pistol. Bottleneck rifle cases no crimp. I also use a Lee case trimmer in the press. When you use a turret press in this manner you can make highly reliable hunting and self-defense ammo. Dillon and Hornady automatic presses make ammunition that is about 90% reliable but there is usually 5 to 10% that are a problem that you don't want for hunting or self-defense. Get a reload with no powder and the primer goes off and pushes the bullet into the rifling enough that you can't get it out and you hiked out into the middle of nowhere and your wonderful Dillon press has screwed you after missing the chance at a huge buck that you've worked and froze your ass off to get. Then you have to walk back and get a cleaning rod to knock the bullet out of the barrel. That is what happens on automatic presses. Not on turret presses if you use them correctly.
These are el cheapo harbor freight benches. I did add a piece of angle down the center under neath to stiffen them up a bit. My new room is still a work in progress.
They are 48 inches wide. The only issue is the tops are 3/8 thick so there was a little flex so I fixed that. Honestly a sheet of 1” plywood to replace the top and it would be a stout setup.
Greetings from NY Squatch I disagree with you on the powder charging part. I use the Lee Auto-Disk system on my TR7 press. And works wonderfully, being that I have limited space. That’s why I use the Lee Auto-Disk System. Now I don’t want start an argument here! I’m sure people will disagree with me. But it can be done! Remember the auto-disk system was made the Lee Turret Press. NOW STAND ALONE, that’s another story. Should not be done!!!! I’m not know it all! I only been reloading only 2 years now! Again I’m giving you my humble opinion. If you don’t agree with that. Please tell me why?? And Happy Reloading!
Everyone does it there own way. The deviation difference and risk of missing a charge as I stated in the video is reason enough for me. Again I just present my methods and reasons why. Not saying my way is the only just what I do that has given me success.
as someone who owns 3d printers for personal/hobby use its a shame that the reloaders network doesnt publicize the stl files as their designs are cool but i would not pay for them if i can just print my own.. oh well
