Thread: Turret Presses
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Old 09-09-2018, 09:05 AM
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Use a turret press as you see fit.

Many handloaders are experimentally inclined and try a variety of loads in search of of accuracy, velocity, etc. In this regard, the simple versatility of turret machines is equalled only by the slower single stage tools but unmatched by the faster progressive presses.

I've used four progressive presses over several decades of handloading and always seem to return to my 1960s Texan turret press for loading all handgun cartridges. I guess a turret press would work fine for rifle cartridges, but for one loading less than a few hundred rifle rounds per month, my single stage Co-Ax is sufficient.

For one doing no experimental load work and needing to produce thousands of rounds of ammunition per month, a turret press may or may not be the best choice, something the operator will have to decide. Other advantages for the turret press user are the capability of closer examination of cases and primer seating depth as well as general overall condition of loaded cartridges.
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