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bobsyourmom · 05-05-2008, 07:20 AM

Hey I recieved an old single stage press from my grandpa this last weekend. He sad that this would get me started. But the thing is i have no dies and this press is about twie as old as I am. I am a budget shooter and wanna reload 45acp. the thing is I have no idea where is a good place to get dies and what will fit in this press. So if anyone knows anything about old presses or has a 45 acp set of dies they wanna sell let me know. Thanks

tomfoolery · 05-05-2008, 07:35 AM

Midway.com

What brand press is it? More than likely the maker of the press has dies to fit it.

I reload .45acp and use a lee Turret press with lee dies. Post pics if your not sure what you have.

fredj338 · 05-05-2008, 08:25 AM

Depending on the brand, most manuf. dies will fit the press. More info.

highscore · 05-05-2008, 04:57 PM

I believe that "standard" die threads are 7/8 x 14. Get a bolt if you have to and check it. Next you have to be sure you can get a shell holder for your caliber. I've seen some real oddball shellholders on very old presses but most use the same as the newer models. The last thing to make sure of before making an investment is the primer seating mech. If there is none, you can hand prime.

Mercmar · 05-05-2008, 05:37 PM

Check out the Lee Speed Die in .45ACP. I've used one with both a Lee Challenger and a Rockchucker press. The Speed Die works as advertised. You only set the die body once, then remove and replace parts for the various tasks.

Riflemanz · 05-05-2008, 05:59 PM

Buy the lee 4 die carbide die set for 45acp.

8th SPS USAF · 05-10-2008, 02:32 PM

Don't forget your reloading manual(new one) Scale is most important
for your safety.

05-05-2008, 07:20 AM	#1
bobsyourmom XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Green country area of oklahoma Posts: 11	Reloading newb i need of a little help Hey I recieved an old single stage press from my grandpa this last weekend. He sad that this would get me started. But the thing is i have no dies and this press is about twie as old as I am. I am a budget shooter and wanna reload 45acp. the thing is I have no idea where is a good place to get dies and what will fit in this press. So if anyone knows anything about old presses or has a 45 acp set of dies they wanna sell let me know. Thanks

05-05-2008, 07:35 AM	#2
tomfoolery XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,857	Midway.com What brand press is it? More than likely the maker of the press has dies to fit it. I reload .45acp and use a lee Turret press with lee dies. Post pics if your not sure what you have. __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

05-05-2008, 08:25 AM	#3
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,053	Depending on the brand, most manuf. dies will fit the press. More info. __________________ EVERY GOOD SHOOTER SHOULD BE A HANDLOADER!

05-05-2008, 04:57 PM	#4
highscore XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT Posts: 61	I believe that "standard" die threads are 7/8 x 14. Get a bolt if you have to and check it. Next you have to be sure you can get a shell holder for your caliber. I've seen some real oddball shellholders on very old presses but most use the same as the newer models. The last thing to make sure of before making an investment is the primer seating mech. If there is none, you can hand prime. __________________ If you want me to try YOUR ammo, let me use Your gun! HS

05-05-2008, 05:59 PM	#6
Riflemanz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 209	Buy the lee 4 die carbide die set for 45acp. __________________ NRA Member Menomonee Falls rod&gun club member I Reload .338wm,45-70,.308,.270,.223,45acp,44mag, fisherman, bowhunter,deerhunter XD45 acp

05-05-2008, 05:37 PM	#5
Mercmar XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,499	Check out the Lee Speed Die in .45ACP. I've used one with both a Lee Challenger and a Rockchucker press. The Speed Die works as advertised. You only set the die body once, then remove and replace parts for the various tasks.

05-10-2008, 02:32 PM	#7
8th SPS USAF XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NW In. Posts: 19	reloading Don't forget your reloading manual(new one) Scale is most important for your safety.

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