New Reloading Products for 2016

[novalty]

Well about a month ago Hornady announced the new single stage Iron Press that they are introducing for 2016, as well as, their new ELD "Extra Low Drag" bullets. I've been checking to see what else might be coming out at this year's Shot Show.

Lyman is apparently joining the wet-tumbling craze with a new tumbler they call the "Cyclone," hopefully it isn't priced at the $200 that Optics Planet is predicting.

Frankford Arsenal is introducing a new hand priming tool, very reminiscent of Sinclair's $100 hand primer.

Lee is introducing a bench mounted primer.

Alliant is introducing a new rifle powder "Reloder 16"

Hodgdon is introducing a new rifle powder to their new IMR Enduron line--IMR4955.

 

[Vortec MAX]

I just picked up 200 of the 30 cal 178 gr ELD-X bullets tonight. First time I have seen any. They are finished very nicely. We will see how they shoot in the spring. I want to compare them to the 175 gr tipped SMKs.

Nice preview by the way. Thanks for that.

Mike

 

[Nevada Ed]

Those "Extra low drag" Hornady with the no melt plastic tips cost quite a bit but.............
They will not change while going down range like the old style poly-tip bullets per a video they put out and it has the highest BC of all the bullets in that weight class, that I know of, if the data is correct.

Good shooting.......

 

[alwslate]

I sure like the looks of that press. But I have two RCBS Rockchuckers
and I don't expect to live long enough to wear them out.

 

[Rule3]

I like the press also, it can have a auto prime and also space for some case prep tools.

Hornady Manufacturing Company :: New Products :: Reloading :: Presses & Kits: Iron Press & Accessories

 

[ageingstudent]

I like the press also, it can have a auto prime and also space for some case prep tools.

It certainly looks stout. I too like the storage slots. Might be good for forming if that lever is up too it.

 

[smokindog]

Looks like a stout addition to a bench as well as a first single stage!

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLU3b_xqqWI[/ame]

It certainly looks stout. I too like the storage slots. Might be good for forming if that lever is up too it.

 

[novalty]

The biggest downside I can see to the new Iron Press looks like the price. I believe Hornady's website says MSRP of $299.99. NatchezSS is predicting a price of $252 for the press with a manual primer system. To upgrade to the auto-primer system that is in the video it is an additional $75--Redding who is known for having higher prices on products only charges $47 for their Slide Bar Primer system. Like RCBS with their Pro2000, and Redding with their Big Boss presses, I believe Hornady may have priced themselves out of the market on this one--but who knows I've been wrong before.

I think Hornady was creative with adding the tool attachment option to the top of the Iron Press; which means they can sell more items, and for the reloader it keeps everything in one location. Only downside to it I can see if having the debris on the press head i.e: brass shavings from chamfering, and primer pocket residue.

 

[Rule3]

I think so also, Heck you can get a Redding T7 for around the same price.

 

[Nevada Ed]

I like the idea of the offset handle on that unit.

On my old RCBS I have to open the handle a little to get at the
primer or collet area.

 

[Twoboxer]

Novalty, did you see any info on the "why" for RL-16?

I couldn't find any, so I looked at a burn rate chart. If "16" has burn rate meaning, it would be between IMR4064/N135 and IMR4350. And the only thing there is N140/540. Maybe an extra powder, not a lot different from 15/17, being provided as an option to fine tune (eg) 308 loads.

Be interesting to hear more about it.

 

[smokindog]

I have no data to reinforce this idea so I'm dangerously wandering into the "could be" zone.

Is it possible there are some new requirements from some large commercial needs (aka guberment) that they now sell as this "new powder".

I know we always look for every possible nook and cranny in the channel when we create new SKUs

Novalty, did you see any info on the "why" for RL-16?

I couldn't find any, so I looked at a burn rate chart. If "16" has burn rate meaning, it would be between IMR4064/N135 and IMR4350. And the only thing there is N140/540. Maybe an extra powder, not a lot different from 15/17, being provided as an option to fine tune (eg) 308 loads.

Be interesting to hear more about it.

 

[novalty]

Novalty, did you see any info on the "why" for RL-16?

I couldn't find any, so I looked at a burn rate chart. If "16" has burn rate meaning, it would be between IMR4064/N135 and IMR4350. And the only thing there is N140/540. Maybe an extra powder, not a lot different from 15/17, being provided as an option to fine tune (eg) 308 loads.

Be interesting to hear more about it.

This is the citation from Shooting Industry.com, where I saw the release info.

The Alliant Powder Reloder 16 is a propellant that performs consistently across temperature extremes. Its burn rate is slightly faster than Reloder 17's; well within the 4,350 burn speed band. This makes it ideal for traditional hunting cartridges as the .30-06. and .270 Win. It will work as well with 6.5mm target loads and tactical applications where temperature stability is required. The Alliant Powder Reloder 16 contains a de-coppering additive but no toxic DNT or DBP.

 

[moxie]

I'm sure that's a nice press but throw of that lever must be 3 feet! Perhaps a bit difficult to operate sitting down next to it?

 

[muddocktor]

Hornady's site shows the MSRP on the Iron Press at $268.81. Nice looking press but for that kind of money you can get a Redding T7 turret press (like Rule3 said) for around the same money. For just all around reloading, I just can't see the value in it over something less expensive, like Hornady's own Lock-n-Load Classic for example. Heck, I'm still using my old red Pacific 007 press I bought back in the late 70's or early 80's and it's loaded many a round and still isn't nearly worn out. The 007 is the press Hornady/Pacific was selling before they upgraded it to the L-n-L Classic.

 

[bbqncigars]

For that kind of money, get a Co Ax.

 

[novalty]

Well have a few new releases at the Shot Show.

Dillon is offering a new die for one-step forming 300 Blackout cases out of .223 cases, as well as, a complete 300 Blackout die set.

Hornady has a new compact battery powered digital scale.

Lyman has a new case tray with tiered levels.

Redding has a turret holding station coming out.

Starline is going to start offering 41 Special brass.

 

[BC38]

Lee has their new auto-drum powder measure - though technically it is actually a late 2015 product, they're becoming more readily available. Very positive reviews.

 

[S&W HE]

For that kind of money, get a Co Ax.

Exactly! Wish I'd gotten smart before owning more "C" and "O" type single stage presses than I care to remember because I wouldn't spend the extra money for the Co-Ax press. (Ya', but I spend the extra money on shell holders and die locking rings.)

Don't do as I did. Before buying any single stage press and especially before spending $300.00 on a press you should checkout the Forster Co-Ax Press.

Here are multiple links to Forster Co-Ax Press reviews.

https://www.google.com/#q=forster+co-ax