Original Challenger Press?

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Original Challenger Press?

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On the original Challenger Press, does the inside-bottom of the "O" frame have a flat surface without the primer shaped box to catch primers?

I use the updated press with the Breechlock for sizing bullets and the "box" designed in the base makes me crazy. It loads up with lube chips and I never can get it cleaned out. I've tried covering it but it always ends up causing time to be taken from sizing. If the early Challenger has the same feature, I will just fill the "box" with epoxy so it is a flat surface and call it done.

Before you ask, I originally used the Lee Reloading Press, the "C" style press that is pictured in the Lee material with their Bullet Sizing Kits. There is too much flex in this press and the wear is reflected on the upper surface of the bullet puncher.
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I've looked at pictures on google but they all show me this side. It looks like a "box" on the other side, the opposite side of the Breechlock version. Can you get me a picture of the other side?
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Re: Original Challenger Press?

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Okay, I figured out to handle it. A spent 32-20 Win case is a perfect fit for the hole and then just unscrew the plate of the spent primer box. The open primer box actually facilitates the excess dried lube falling into my recycle bucket. You will notice that bucket is Lee "red" as well!
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With the steel Bench Plate in use, you must use a 90° driver to remove the box plate.
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Good work rd
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