New Lyman Turret Press

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creosote

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All American screems "made in Korea"
Not much material at the base. Looks like a screw attaches the base, center and top.
I see it very weak.
I might be wrong.
The last two lyman purchases I made got returned for replacement due to defective and poor workmanship.
I know better to post when I'm in a bad mood. So disregard any negativity. :cool:
 
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Winelover

Winelover

North Central Arkansas
Look for a used Hollywood............should be some in your neck of the woods. After all they were made on the left coast.

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I stole this one for two bills.......complete with two powder measures, two shot dispensers and a set of 12 gauge dies. Not refurbished, either.
 
Rick

Rick

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Winelover said:
Look for a used Hollywood............should be some in your neck of the woods. After all they were made on the left coast.
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I don't think that has much to do with it, I lived out there for 45 years and the first one I've seen (other than pictures) is yours in Arkansas.
 
Gary

Gary

SE Kansas
That Lyman press looks pretty nice, but how much does it weigh? I have (2) T-7's although one of them is for my grandson that's just getting into reloading. I also used to have a Lyman Turret press (1970's vintage) that was a really good press, just not quite as good as the T-7 stuff. The Ram stroke is 3 13/16" , not sure on the Lyman. All in all, I think the Lyman would be a good choice and should be a solid press.
 
Gary

Gary

SE Kansas
If you look at the Delivery info it says the shipping weight is 23 lbs. I assumed they wouldn't ship it in Saran Wrap, so maybe it weighs a little less than 23lbs.:headscratch:
 
Rick

Rick

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I didn't look at shipping, under the picture listed under "Features" it says 23 pounds. I assumed this is the weight, dunno about shipping weight.
 
Brad

Brad

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If it is even close to the Redding T7 I would jump on it. I really like my Redding.
 
Rick

Rick

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I don't know that it would be the equal to the T7, the Lyman appears have the base plate bolted on. The T7 is a single casting.
 
Brad

Brad

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That looks like a single casting to me. Enlarge the photo and you can see the fillet at the junction of the base and upright.
 
Brad

Brad

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It happens from time to time, just don't tell my wife.
 
smokeywolf

smokeywolf

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Winelover said:
Look for a used Hollywood............should be some in your neck of the woods. After all they were made on the left coast.

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I stole this one for two bills.......complete with two powder measures, two shot dispensers and a set of 12 gauge dies. Not refurbished, either.
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Now-a-days, you'll be hard-pressed (no pun intended) to find a Hollywood turret for under $350.00.
 
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creosote

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Brad said:
That looks like a single casting to me. Enlarge the photo and you can see the fillet at the junction of the base and upright.
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How right you are. I was using my phone when first looking at it.
The price of the Redding has kept me away from it. Would it be positive or negative to have 8 stations?
 
Winelover

Winelover

North Central Arkansas
Rick said:
I don't think that has much to do with it, I lived out there for 45 years and the first one I've seen (other than pictures) is yours in Arkansas.
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I check E-bay, regularly, most are selling from the left coast.
 
Will

Will

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I don’t know anything about the Lyman but I will say to highly consider the Redding before buying.

It’s by far the best press I’ve ever owned. Everything on it just screams quality. I picked mine up on sale from Natchez for $270
 
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