Buying A new Press

[Mike 56]

I have a old challenger i bought years ago it is worn out it is loose and the threads are bad. I need a new press. If i bought a new challenger press turret press are they strong enough to be able reform 30-06 to 7.7 jap and 8x57. What i am saying is do really need a cast iron press. I have a hand press and a lee C press to do my light work i just need a O press for reforming brass and sizing rifle cases.

[Ranch Dog]

For the "reforming" needs, I would say "yes".

[daboone]

I'd go for an O-frame press. I also see if Lee would refurbish your press. It's worth asking.

[Mike 56]

I bit the bullet and bought a Lee cast iron press. They no longer make the same style challenger that i have so i don't think they will referb my old press.

[Fyodor]

The service is quite good, so it might be worth asking.

[Maximumbob54]

I bet you are going to love that new Classic Cast.

[smiley7661]

I just got mine today, and so far love it

[Mike 56]

Mine came yesterday nice press the thing is built like a tank.

[daboone]

It's interesting how over the years "cheap" Lee equipment became "inexpensive" to it's "built like a tank" today. That how the old gold standard, RCBS's, stuff was described awhile back. Richard was a true innovator and John has pushed Lee Precision up to the forefront with its competitors.

[Ranch Dog]

It's interesting how over the years "cheap" Lee equipment became "inexpensive" to it's "built like a tank" today. That how the old gold standard, RCBS's, stuff was described awhile back. Richard was a true innovator and John has pushed Lee Precision up to the forefront with its competitors.

Very well said!