Does anyone have an arbor press they are no longer using? I fancy giving one a try 
Wanted: Arbor press
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Thanks mate. I’m only going to use it for bullet seating and got my eye on the LE Wilson micrometer die - I know their stuff is top shelf (without going to the crazy priced SAC stuff!)
ColinBr
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If your only going to use it for bullet seating, then there is no point in getting 1.
You'd be better off with something like the Erik Cortina seating press
Or maybe 1 of these if that's what you are thinking
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You'd be better off with something like the Erik Cortina seating press
Or maybe 1 of these if that's what you are thinking
K&M Precision Arbor Press KM1 - Premier Distributors
Perfectly suited for use with in-line bullet seating and bushing neck die such as LE Wilson.
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Neddle
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Yes, that’s exactly what I was thinking.If your only going to use it for bullet seating, then there is no point in getting 1.
You'd be better off with something like the Erik Cortina seating press
Or maybe 1 of these if that's what you are thinking
K&M Precision Arbor Press KM1 - Premier Distributors
Perfectly suited for use with in-line bullet seating and bushing neck die such as LE Wilson.
I haven’t seen or heard of any press by Erik Cortina though?
Why would that be? Sizing via an arbour press is neck only, which I won’t be doing as I firmly believe in full length sizing each time 
I use one of these a lot more robust than the shooting trade offers.
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Clarke AP1000 1 Ton Arbor Press - Machine Mart
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I’m glad you said that mate! Every search I do for Arbor presses comes up with loads just like this, and they can be had for 1/3 the price of the K&M and I just couldn’t figure out why!!I use one of these a lot more robust than the shooting trade offers.
Clarke AP1000 1 Ton Arbor Press - Machine Mart
Weight 15kg vs sub 1kg......
I used to neck size with mine but only use it for seating these days, preferring to FL size on the CoAx.
Yep, I have a lovely MEC Marksman for most things, I just want to try such a setup and see if it makes any real world difference is all
I like it for seating, especially the 17 Remington as the bullets are tiny.Yep, I have a lovely MEC Marksman for most things, I just want to try such a setup and see if it makes any real world difference is all
dropmdead
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I run a "normal" press (one for every cartridge) for sizing brass, a PMA combo for inside neck sizing, and Arbor (or the PMA combo) for seating.Yep, I have a lovely MEC Marksman for most things, I just want to try such a setup and see if it makes any real world difference is all
What’s a PMA combo sorry?
dropmdead
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have a look at the Harrells combo press. They are no longer made by them.
Gear Review: Compact Combo Press from the Harrell Brothers « Daily Bulletin
If you're looking for a solid, beautifully fabricated loading press that can do double-duty at home AND at the range, consider the Combo Press from Harrell's Precision, run by brothers Lynwood and Walter Harrell.
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