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I have never had any of Blackmond's dies, but I have never heard anything but good reports from those who do.

Those Mega Mite presses are massive. How is the ease of use (force required on handle) compared to the S press with the same caliber/same task?

Originally posted in "Walnut Hill" thread.

Originally posted in "Walnut Hill" thread.

Originally posted in "Walnut Hill" thread.

Great pic.

Is the threaded section 1" or 7/8" on the H dies?

KokomoKid,
Thanks that is very helpful. Looks like a Corbin M die on top, is that correct? Would you mind if I copy this post to the "Comparison" thread?

SSG,
WOW, Those H dies make everything...

Reload3006, Thank you for the info. I can't quite picture it in my mind. I started a thread with photos of different types of dies called "Comparison of Commonly Available Swage Dies". Would you...

New Corbins is now selling an adapter kit for using "Dave Corbin" S or M dies on the WH press. That means you can use Dave Corbin, Richard Corbin, any die for reloading presses (BT Sniper, CH4D,...

The die above is indeed a 45deg angle, but the punch can be flat bottom than ends where the angle starts.

"Discover Swaging" on Flea Bay. May have to wait for a decent price. Corbins (new) has digital bundle of a bunch of docs. I haven't looked at it. Like Contendernut says, the old Corbins site has...

The Sea Girt press is just as powerful as the WH or the WH50 when the later are in swaging mode. It is a great deal. The only drawback, which you discovered, is that the swaging stroke is short. ...

Dimaprok,
Great work on the dies and ejector. I am impressed. You seem to have great knowledge of a variety of makers and dies. What calibers are you looking for in RCE. I have some duplicates. ...

Here is a comparison of the most common swage dies designed for reloading press. They are designed to have the bullet/core ejected by downward pressure on a plunger fitted through the top of the...

If you have not seen one, here is what a Tubing Jacket Maker set from RCE looks like.

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Good points. A hydraulic press is much more convenient, but jackets can easily be swaged on any RCE hand press. At present I do not swage from strip, but do swage from copper tubing. I bought a...

From scratch cost can be around $500-$900 (depending on die set) for press and dies, and additional calibers from $175 - $550 depending on die set. It is not that bad. These prices are for new RCE...

Nearly all factory jackets are made from guilding metal. Copper hardens from working it. Swaging from sheet metal usually involves not only making a jacket the right diameter and right length, but...

Wow ICH, great work. That is amazing to us non-machinist types, at least it is amazing to me. I don't know if it would be helpful to know or not, but in addition to RCBS, another company found the...

I have long since committed most of my dollars to RCE presses and dies, although I own many different kinds that I have picked up though the years if I find a good deal. I just purchased a WH...

I don't have a strip jacket maker, yet. I have been trying to source metal strip in anticipation of getting one. I would love to see pictures of your dies and jackets. Let us know how the bronze...

Those are fine presses, but I will stick with my WH-50 in a hand press. The $2000 I save will be a good downpayment on a hydraulic for the things neither hand press will do.

John K. ,
Sounds like you are on the right track. Keep us posted.

Contendernut,
I will pass it on.

Full WH die sets are only $540 new, I have had mine over 10 years and they still look like the day I bought them. 1.5" die sets are not required. I never anticipate needing to repolish because I am...

Well discussions are continuing to evolve. There have been no firm commitments as of yet.

IF we could get a benchtop hydraulic press (no cabinet) with an 8" throw, big enough to support wire...