- Harrell’s Compact Reloading Press £ 220.00 Our Reloading Presses are precision machined from solid 6061 aluminum stock and come in 3 sizes to suit your needs.
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Harrels Compact Press
Apr 01, 2012 Besides the old Hood Combo Press or Harrel's Version of the combo press, what is the best Compact reloading press for threaded dies. I am going to use this for FL resizing competition 6BR, BRX, and Dasher rounds. I am looking at Harrel's 'Compact Reloading Press'.
I've gotten back into reloading my own ammo in the last year. After talking to a few shooters I decided on the Harrels press over the Forester CO-AX.
The press costs $200. That's $100 cheaper than the Co-Ax. Shipping time was fairly short; I think I had my press a week after ordering it. I was pleasantly surprised.
Harrels presses and powder measures are very popular in the Benchrest world where most shooters reload their ammo at the range. They are well regarded for portability and the precision.
Huntington Compact Reloading Press
I ordered the largest size for sizing and seating bullets. It's the only press I use now.
There really isn't a whole lot to say about the press, but it tears down extremely easy, and can mount pretty much to any kind of board or picnic table that you could want. It's definitely a plus in a small apartment or for someone that moves around a lot.
A major factor in my choice is that I have faith that the ram and threaded portion that holds the dies are concentric. I am not sure how much it really matters because all presses have play in the shell holder that allows the case to center in the die when sizing. It should help in ensuring rounds are more concentric when seating; but I'm not shooting Benchrest targets to really quantify what benefit it has. But I feel a little better knowing that I have Benchrest grade equipment.
The only downside to its size is that it is only intended for .308 sized rifle cartridges. I only reload 223, 308, and .260 Remington so it's not a big deal.
After 8 months of using the Harrels press, I would definitely recommend it to anyone loading standard cartridges. My experience with other Harrels products (muzzle brake and combination press) has also been resounding positive that I would have faith in any of their other press options.
So you’ve done your research and come to a harsh conclusion – you don’t have space for a static reloading press. Neither a progressive, single stage, or turret press will fit in your tiny apartment, you don’t have access to a garage, and there’s no way you’re tearing down and setting up your press just to get some good, cheap ammunition. There’s good news for you: there are reloading presses that are portable out there!
A reloading press that’s portable is essentially a hand press. A reloading hand press not the same as reloading by hand, despite the similar terminology. A hand press:
– Is a great option for gun-owners in the city
– Works well for reloading right on the range
– Can travel with you wherever you go
Most hand presses can’t do larger bullets, but handle handgun cartridges and smaller rifle cartridges without a problem. A hand press does require more manual work on the bullet than a standard press, but the mobile advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Why the Lee Precision Breech Lock Hand Press Kit is the Best Mobile Reloading Press
Harrells Compact Reloading Press Reviews
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You will need to order a set of dies to get started, but you can pack everything up into the box as soon as you are done reloading. While the hand press isn’t as fast as other presses, when it’s all said and done, if you’re…
– New to reloading
– Needing to downsize
– Looking to expand your press repertoire
– Looking for a cheap reloading press
… then this hand press kit is a worthy investment for you. Happy reloading on the go!
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Determine if You Need a Portable Reloading Press
A hand press is a beast of its own. It’s strength is in its manageability and mobility. With those strengths come equal and opposite weaknesses. In order to work well on the go, it simply can’t be built to last forever, and its mobile size will require you to do some extra prep to get your bullets at their peak. If you’re considering getting a hand press, consider what you’re using it for and ask yourself:
– Do you need to reload bullets on the shooting site?
– Do you truly not have the space for a standard press?
– Are you more interested in a precise press over a long-lasting press?
– Are you building a bug out bag?
– Will you need to be able to make your own bullets on the go?
If you answered yes to more than a couple of those questions, a hand press will be a good option for you. The most important question now is which one you are willing to buy, which is the Lee Precision Breech Lock Hand Press Kit.
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