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I am seriously thinking about drawing up some DIY press plans. My curiosity is getting the better of me now, as I want to get into reloading, but I loath either the expense of quality presses, or the lack of quality in the more affordable.
As well, I've heard that everything has it's good points, and everything also has bad points. So, the engineer in me (a bit like my fly-tying vise build) is saying "I can't afford a $500 press, but I can build one for $800". However, I don't know what I'd be looking for, or what I'd need. If you were to build one, what would it look like? What changes would you make from your current presses? What design do each of you consider the best (and for what reason)? I'd like it to be usable for both rifle and handgun.
I personally have heard great things about the design of the Forster Co-Ax when it comes to competition loads. Is that a good style, or are there better styles out there? Should I use something like an arbor press instead of the lever actions?
As well, I've heard that everything has it's good points, and everything also has bad points. So, the engineer in me (a bit like my fly-tying vise build) is saying "I can't afford a $500 press, but I can build one for $800". However, I don't know what I'd be looking for, or what I'd need. If you were to build one, what would it look like? What changes would you make from your current presses? What design do each of you consider the best (and for what reason)? I'd like it to be usable for both rifle and handgun.
I personally have heard great things about the design of the Forster Co-Ax when it comes to competition loads. Is that a good style, or are there better styles out there? Should I use something like an arbor press instead of the lever actions?