Sir, This video is how people should do reviews. Prepared, to the point, honestly discuss pros / cons and what work arounds you developed. Good job! I hate it when others just start the camera, with no prep, talk about nothing for a few minutes, then finally get to a few things about the press and forget half of the important stuff. Anyway, thanks for to informative comparo.
I agree. When people say "you know me and..." No, I don't and I'm here to learn, not to hear your politics, your dog, your vacation, if you just had a cold. Click! This guy gives what the listeners want- info.
After looking closely at both, I ordered the Redding press. There is a difference in some of the machine tolerance. I don't believe a person would regret purchasing the Lyman, I just went for the one I felt was closer to perfection. I only want to do this once.
Excellent overview comparison, thanks. Would love to see a video of you reloading twenty or so cartridges from start to finish with each and comparing them that way, and then see which has less bullet runout. Keep up the good work!
Very good review. Thank you for paying close attention to things that might be considered nit-picky by some, but end up making a real difference. Keep up the good work.
Thorough and honest review. A number of folks say they are also experiencing issues with the Lyman priming system. I look forward to watching more of your reviews.
Thanks for the very informative & honest ‘warts & all’ review. Especially nice as it didn’t involve having ‘errs’ & ‘umms’ in between every other word - unlike many UA-cam shooing related reviews from other continents.
Nice comparison, one thing I might point out is that Lyman has been making a turret press for 50 years that I know of, I don't have one but the only difference that stands out to me is the primer feed and the color they painted it. I started out with Lee 50+ years ago, the quality control on that was so poor I almost quit reloading out of frustration trying to make the Lee work, finally decided to buy a Lyman and got their basic C press they made at the time, the turret press was in production at that time, I just didn't buy it. Overall it was Lyman that got me started in the reloading hobby.
Really looking at the Lyman since I just found it on sale for $160 USD. The ram on my lee turret was in backwards as well. Seems it's hard to find good help these days.
Have one of the old Redding turret presses, now in it’s 49th year of faithful service,great products. 2 powder throwers and powder scales bought at he same time!! All still going strong. Cheers Mal in au.
Thanks mate, excellent review. I'm currently looking at upgrading my poor ole flogged out lee presses. I have a Lee turret press which, like yu, I get a lot of use out of the turret arrangement but, I can't help thinking that 8 stations would be better. Anyhow, great review, really enjoyed your presentation.
Very informative video. Thank you. the notes about the Lyman priming system were particularly interesting. I just ordered one of these presses last night. I'm thinking that I may try a small brass rod instead of a drill bit to weigh down my primers as they feed, much as Dillon uses a plastic rod. That way, I can use a permanent marker to mark the rod where I'm about to run out of primers so that I can reload it before I run out. Fifty primers seems like a short load when you're wanting to crank out some ammo! Especially since they come in packs of 100. Anyway, great video. Thank you!
The Lyman comes with a plastic rod to put pressure on the primers. I have one. I don't use the primer feed on any of my presses, however. I like doing the primer process separately with a hand or bench primer.
Great comparison video. I have the Lyman all American 8 and love it so far. I haven’t had any issues with my primer feed yet, but I do prefer hand priming for my precision reloads anyways. Thanks again! I’d like to see more of these.
Nice video, just a tip o the primer tube is to place small wooden dole pin and it's weight will fix primer troubles, rather then metal bit, just saying
I fast forwarded here and there. Assuming I didn't miss any of the comparisons, you should have addressed alignment of ram/die. That would have made the video worth watching.
I have a Star Reloader with the feeder tube that would do the same except, it comes with a semi flexible rod that goes into the primer tube. It does two things: Insures that the primers are being pushed down and lock the system up when it runs out of primers. The latter prevents you from rotating and loading powder into a non primer case. The flex rod would work the same on pushing the primers down in this system.
Great video. Thanks for the comparison. I assume not many people have the Lyman All American 8 as I hardly see any reviews on it. Also I have a Lyman Crusher 2 single stage press that has a horrible priming system. It turns primers sideways and crushes them and at times loads them in upside down. I'll try the Lyman brand shell holders to see if that solves the issue. I've been using Lee shell holders and the problem has been persistent.
That is a known issue. Some Lee shell holders are not smooth on the underside. The primers catch the rough spots and get flipped. Lyman and RCBS are smooth so work better.
I ended up buying some Lyman shell holders and they are nicer quality than the Lee. Unfortunately out of 50 primers about 10 did not feed correctly. Some still fed sideways and crushed them. Others fell out of the primer cup and were lost. Because of that I ended up ordering the Redding T7, I was really looking forward to the 8 stations but I guess 7 will have to do. Thanks again for the video. You should upload more actually using the Lyman press to load a few rounds.
I can vouch for the stand...I've bought two for my presses and then mount them to a square of hardwood. This way, I can move it to any surface I want. The owner himself typically answers the phone. They are top quality. inlinefabrication.com/collections/quick-change-press-mounting-system
Hi, very informative. Thanks for taking the time to do this. One small suggestion. The background is a bit distracting. Perhaps a board or sheet would be useful.?
Sorry, but the Redding T7 does toggle over. The toggle links' center line just does go past the pivot on the bottom of the ram. Thanks for the comparison of these two!
If you don't mind me asking. Why would you need 7 or 8 stations? It seems like 5 is all you need if you include a powder cop type die. I'm going to get into reloading soon and am trying to figure out why people buy presses with so many stations when you can just change out toolheads for other calibers.
@@junmadrid2010 Thanks for the info. Yeah I'm still trying to decide what's best for me as far as reloading rigs go. It looks like the turret press set up is better at controlling powder level accuracy because of the trickler and scale set up.
Hi try a long knitting needle for your primer issue and just leave it there and it will do a couple of things push the primer down as you use them and gives you an idea how many primers are left hope this helps you out
This is an old video but aill post anyway.......Most dedicated reloaders toss the press priming system on day one on all brands and switch to a seperate priming tool. I use RBC hand tool but I like the looks of the benchnmount models
New subscriber! Congrats on your first video. Can’t wait to see what else you have in store. I do Reloading videos as well. Feel free to check them out.
I don't know about anyone else, but I had a really hard time hearing and understanding what you were saying. I would also like to have seen you load about a dozen or so in each to see how they perform. Thanks for the vid.
I've enjoyed my Redding T7, but one annoying problem that I've struck is that sometimes primers get stuck in the ram cavity and don't drop into the plastic tube. Its annoying as the only fix with a full ram cavity is to remove the ram and do some surgery on a bench. Its happen twice now in 5 years. Otherwise, its worked flawlessly and I'm very happy with it.
Hey Steve, I also have a Redding T-7 and have experienced spent primers stacking up and collecting inside of the ram. When this first occurred I removed the ram and found a buildup of rust and crud inside. I cleaned it with a wire bore brush and some bore solvent. That cured the problem but I still pass an old bore snake thru it from time to time just to clear the buildup of primer crud. I wish it had 8 stations like the new Lyman but I'll still take a Redding over any other comparable brand.
Sir, This video is how people should do reviews. Prepared, to the point, honestly discuss pros / cons and what work arounds you developed. Good job! I hate it when others just start the camera, with no prep, talk about nothing for a few minutes, then finally get to a few things about the press and forget half of the important stuff. Anyway, thanks for to informative comparo.
I agree. When people say "you know me and..." No, I don't and I'm here to learn, not to hear your politics, your dog, your vacation, if you just had a cold. Click!
This guy gives what the listeners want- info.
Best review /comparison of presses on the net. You give WAY more detail than can be found anywhere including the manufacturers website.
After looking closely at both, I ordered the Redding press. There is a difference in some of the machine tolerance. I don't believe a person would regret purchasing the Lyman, I just went for the one I felt was closer to perfection. I only want to do this once.
Thank you. Exactly the comparison I was looking for.
Thanks for the informative comparison that many of us have been waiting for.
Excellent overview comparison, thanks. Would love to see a video of you reloading twenty or so cartridges from start to finish with each and comparing them that way, and then see which has less bullet runout. Keep up the good work!
I want to see that too
Very good review. Thank you for paying close attention to things that might be considered nit-picky by some, but end up making a real difference. Keep up the good work.
Best comparison review I have seen so far. Great job on details and issues you have experienced.
Thorough and honest review. A number of folks say they are also experiencing issues with the Lyman priming system. I look forward to watching more of your reviews.
Very thankful. I’m trying to decide between these two presses and this is quite helpful and well done. Thank you.
Great video, I think you did a great job, answered a lot of my questions anyway. Thanks
Thanks for the very informative & honest ‘warts & all’ review. Especially nice as it didn’t involve having ‘errs’ & ‘umms’ in between every other word - unlike many UA-cam shooing related reviews from other continents.
Nice comparison, one thing I might point out is that Lyman has been making a turret press for 50 years that I know of, I don't have one but the only difference that stands out to me is the primer feed and the color they painted it. I started out with Lee 50+ years ago, the quality control on that was so poor I almost quit reloading out of frustration trying to make the Lee work, finally decided to buy a Lyman and got their basic C press they made at the time, the turret press was in production at that time, I just didn't buy it. Overall it was Lyman that got me started in the reloading hobby.
Thank you for this I appreciate your time and value your opinion. I was torn between these two and now I believe I will go with the Lyman.
Great video comparing the two , l went with the lyman based on price , very happy with it .
I appreciate your efforts. Thank You
Really looking at the Lyman since I just found it on sale for $160 USD.
The ram on my lee turret was in backwards as well. Seems it's hard to find good help these days.
Have one of the old Redding turret presses, now in it’s 49th year of faithful service,great products. 2 powder throwers and powder scales bought at he same time!! All still going strong. Cheers Mal in au.
Video was very helpful in me making my decision. Thank you
Thanks mate, excellent review.
I'm currently looking at upgrading my poor ole flogged out lee presses. I have a Lee turret press which, like yu, I get a lot of use out of the turret arrangement but, I can't help thinking that 8 stations would be better.
Anyhow, great review, really enjoyed your presentation.
I dont know where hes been but Ive been reloading over 50 yrs and my first press was a lyman turret press!
The drill bit idea is clever. Thanks!
Great video.. thanks for the info on the primer feeding...
Very informative video. Thank you. the notes about the Lyman priming system were particularly interesting. I just ordered one of these presses last night. I'm thinking that I may try a small brass rod instead of a drill bit to weigh down my primers as they feed, much as Dillon uses a plastic rod. That way, I can use a permanent marker to mark the rod where I'm about to run out of primers so that I can reload it before I run out. Fifty primers seems like a short load when you're wanting to crank out some ammo! Especially since they come in packs of 100. Anyway, great video. Thank you!
The Lyman comes with a plastic rod to put pressure on the primers. I have one. I don't use the primer feed on any of my presses, however. I like doing the primer process separately with a hand or bench primer.
Great comparison video. I have the Lyman all American 8 and love it so far. I haven’t had any issues with my primer feed yet, but I do prefer hand priming for my precision reloads anyways. Thanks again! I’d like to see more of these.
Hi I bought the Lyman 8 turret press but here is alot of play on the turrets. This does not seem right?
I have found multiple times that anything made by Redding is superior to any competing product from Lyman.
I've also found that anything made by Redding is 50% more expensive than the comparable Lyman product.
Could you compare runout between the two?
Nice video, just a tip o the primer tube is to place small wooden dole pin and it's weight will fix primer troubles, rather then metal bit, just saying
I fast forwarded here and there. Assuming I didn't miss any of the comparisons, you should have addressed alignment of ram/die. That would have made the video worth watching.
Thanks for this. I’ve been looking at both. Was curious if the Redding was worth the extra money. It doesn’t appear that it is. Nice job.
I have a Star Reloader with the feeder tube that would do the same except, it comes with a semi flexible rod that goes into the primer tube. It does two things: Insures that the primers are being pushed down and lock the system up when it runs out of primers. The latter prevents you from rotating and loading powder into a non primer case. The flex rod would work the same on pushing the primers down in this system.
Thx for the video
I needed to watch this
Good vid
Great video. Thanks for the comparison. I assume not many people have the Lyman All American 8 as I hardly see any reviews on it. Also I have a Lyman Crusher 2 single stage press that has a horrible priming system. It turns primers sideways and crushes them and at times loads them in upside down. I'll try the Lyman brand shell holders to see if that solves the issue. I've been using Lee shell holders and the problem has been persistent.
That is a known issue. Some Lee shell holders are not smooth on the underside. The primers catch the rough spots and get flipped. Lyman and RCBS are smooth so work better.
I ended up buying some Lyman shell holders and they are nicer quality than the Lee. Unfortunately out of 50 primers about 10 did not feed correctly. Some still fed sideways and crushed them. Others fell out of the primer cup and were lost. Because of that I ended up ordering the Redding T7, I was really looking forward to the 8 stations but I guess 7 will have to do. Thanks again for the video. You should upload more actually using the Lyman press to load a few rounds.
What is the mount you've got the Redding on, where'd you get it from and how much (AU$)
Jimmy Jimmy
Inline Fabrication Ultramount. About $75 US.
I can vouch for the stand...I've bought two for my presses and then mount them to a square of hardwood. This way, I can move it to any surface I want. The owner himself typically answers the phone. They are top quality. inlinefabrication.com/collections/quick-change-press-mounting-system
Hi, very informative. Thanks for taking the time to do this. One small suggestion. The background is a bit distracting. Perhaps a board or sheet would be useful.?
Green over yellow.
Sorry, but the Redding T7 does toggle over. The toggle links' center line just does go past the pivot on the bottom of the ram.
Thanks for the comparison of these two!
I went with Lyman. Got it in a sale less than $180. Good performance with 8 stations. Redding is only 7 stations and costs over $300..
If you don't mind me asking. Why would you need 7 or 8 stations? It seems like 5 is all you need if you include a powder cop type die. I'm going to get into reloading soon and am trying to figure out why people buy presses with so many stations when you can just change out toolheads for other calibers.
@@331Grabber it was the price that made me decide to buy lyman. Plus 8 stations is not bad..you can put several different calibers in one tool head...
@@junmadrid2010
Thanks for the info. Yeah I'm still trying to decide what's best for me as far as reloading rigs go. It looks like the turret press set up is better at controlling powder level accuracy because of the trickler and scale set up.
Hi try a long knitting needle for your primer issue and just leave it there and it will do a couple of things push the primer down as you use them and gives you an idea how many primers are left hope this helps you out
Great idea. My drill bit trick does the same thing but the knitting needle would be safer.
5 grains auto comp for 38 357 9 mm 40 s&w all bullets whats ur thoughts good solid accurate cycles action talk to me goose
This is an old video but aill post anyway.......Most dedicated reloaders toss the press priming system on day one on all brands and switch to a seperate priming tool. I use RBC hand tool but I like the looks of the benchnmount models
Why is there such a tremendous price difference from the USA the AUS?
New subscriber! Congrats on your first video. Can’t wait to see what else you have in store. I do Reloading videos as well. Feel free to check them out.
make a heavier follower for the Lyman and it's just as good.
I don't know about anyone else, but I had a really hard time hearing and understanding what you were saying. I would also like to have seen you load about a dozen or so in each to see how they perform. Thanks for the vid.
I've enjoyed my Redding T7, but one annoying problem that I've struck is that sometimes primers get stuck in the ram cavity and don't drop into the plastic tube. Its annoying as the only fix with a full ram cavity is to remove the ram and do some surgery on a bench. Its happen twice now in 5 years. Otherwise, its worked flawlessly and I'm very happy with it.
Hey Steve, I also have a Redding T-7 and have experienced spent primers stacking up and collecting inside of the ram. When this first occurred I removed the ram and found a buildup of rust and crud inside. I cleaned it with a wire bore brush and some bore solvent. That cured the problem but I still pass an old bore snake thru it from time to time just to clear the buildup of primer crud. I wish it had 8 stations like the new Lyman but I'll still take a Redding over any other comparable brand.
@@markphilpott8735 Thanks for the tip Mark. I'll have a look at that if and when it happens again. Cheers.
Good video, terrible audio. Hard to hear. No points taken off for the accent. Just subscribed.
He Doesn't reload? AIR LOADS for AIR HEADS.............. ????
Cool video but it’s frustrating listening to you just read stuff off a piece of paper. Would be nice to here some feedback and/or enthusiasm.
Waisted my time
Noisy video and can hardly understand you
Appreciate the overviews of both presses. Great job.