Lyman Spartan Reloading Press Question

[The Preacher]

Does anyone here know if the old Lyman Spartan (grey "C" type) reloading press uses standard RCBS shell holders and dies? Thanks for any information.

 

[Narragansett]

Have not used one of the Spar-T presses since the 70's. 7/8" dies will work, can't remember about the shell holders

 

[Green Frog]

I don’t have one to look at, but from my fading memory, the Spar-T ptrss uses Lyman’s “X-type” (aka RCBS type) shell holders, but if not, Lyman still sells their shell holder adaptors and the necessary special priming punch.
Froggie

 

[AJ]

Do you mean the old Lyman Spar-T press (turret)? I had one and yes it uses RCBS dies and shell holders.

 

[BE Mike]

My very first press after a Lee Loader was the Lyman Spartan. It came in a kit. That was back in the '70's. As best as I can remember, it does take standard RCBS shell holders, as well as, all common US brands. The shell holders are held in by a small set screw.

 

[The Preacher]

Thanks folks. I'm looking at one on line and doubt if the seller really knows anything about it. Oh, and it's a simple "C" press, not a Spar-T

 

[2152hq]

I have one here.
C-press,,,standard 7/8-14 thread reloading dies.
Takes Lyman, RCBS, LEE, ect ShellHolders / They slide into the slot on the top of the ram and are held in place by a small set screw on this one as B E Mike says.

In the 60's, I had one as well , and it seems that the SHolders were held in place by a small spring/detent so they snapped in and out of place.
But I may be mis-remembering,,that's gets to be entirely possible at this point!

 

[Imissedagain]

Our Spartan from the last half of the '70s takes
RCBS shell holders.
When I upgraded from the Lee Loaders, the hammer
was used to build the bench.

 

[The Preacher]

Thanks for the information folks! Appreciate your help.

 

[Alk8944]

Just to be accurate about description the shell holders used by RCBS, etc, which can be called universal, Are correctly called "Pacific Type" shell holders as Pacific was the company that originally designed them! Pacific became part of Hornady many years ago.

 

[GB]

I am a little late to this thread. If you are still looking at the Spartan, check with the seller and see if it comes with the primer catcher. They sell for almost as much as the press, if you can find one. The last one I saw for sale,seller was asking $35. I still use my Spartan ( from the late 60s, bought new) .

 

[BE Mike]

I am a little late to this thread. If you are still looking at the Spartan, check with the seller and see if it comes with the primer catcher. They sell for almost as much as the press, if you can find one. The last one I saw for sale,seller was asking $35. I still use my Spartan ( from the late 60s, bought new) .

You mean like this one? Lyman Spartan / ST reloading press upgrade Primer Catcher | eBay