Another reloading what to buy thread

[Bavarianbrit]

Maybe you are using the wrong tool. My understanding is that the proper tool to use to remove the bushing on the the Lee classic cast is a 1 5/16" wrench. Because, you know, everyone has one of those laying about, so they chose that.

Not sure what other presses use - probably similar.

The hex area is much thinner from top to bottom so my only wrench/spanner keeps slipping off, they may have been loctited in. Maybe there is a market for a specific tool to do this as all these bushings on my numerous presses look to have been supplied by the same maker.

 

[Jura]

The hex area is much thinner from top to bottom so my only wrench/spanner keeps slipping off, they may have been loctited in.

Mr Redding is the same

 

[MarinePMI]

The hex area is much thinner from top to bottom so my only wrench/spanner keeps slipping off, they may have been loctited in. Maybe there is a market for a specific tool to do this as all these bushings on my numerous presses look to have been supplied by the same maker.

A socket with an impact wrench will take it out.

 

[Bavarianbrit]

A socket with an impact wrench will take it out.

I own neither but then I will not be loading for BMGs.

 

[angusb1]

I own neither but then I will not be loading for BMGs.

I bought my Lee Classic Cast so I could load for 577-450 Martini-Henry

 

[aris]

I own neither but then I will not be loading for BMGs.

As above you may consider installing one of the quick change systems like Hornady lock-n-load or the Lee breech lock system.

 

[Sandyb]

As above you may consider installing one of the quick change systems like Hornady lock-n-load or the Lee breech lock system.

For this reason alone I went down the Hornady classic press route. Bought spare bushings for all my die bodies, decap dies, puller. A flawless system, so long s I don’t change my bullet weights is a simple go to when reloading another batch of 300…