Reloading with the Lyman T-Mag II turret press.
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- An overview of the Lyman T-MAG II Turret press. I didn't originally plan on buying this press, but I got a hell of a deal on it. I am so glad I bought this press! I originally planned on getting an RCBS Rock Chucker single stage press, as an upgrade from the RCBS Partner press I've had for quite some time. Now that I bought this press, I will never go back to a single stage press.
This press is pretty much the ultimate press for reloading, just shy of a progressive press. With multiple turret heads, you will never have to set dies again. Combine this press with the Lyman No. 55 powder measure, and you can produce rounds almost as fast as a progressive press. I haven't reloaded rifle rounds with it yet, but I'm sure it will handle everything I can throw at it. This is a quality press that is well worth the money.
I'm sure I didn't cover everything in this video. Any questions or comments, please post them below.
UPDATE 8/1/12: Two things I didn't cover in the video, but will cover in a future video.
Depriming on press----The primer catch works great!
Priming on press----I have tried the press mounted priming arm (lyman universal press mounted priming arm) with poor results. It wouldn't seat the primers more 3/4 of the way in the primer pocket. No matter how many times I tried it, it wouldn't work properly. I only tried it with large primer .45 acp brass...but I doubt it would work much better with a different caliber or a different size primer. In conclusion, it isn't worth the wasted time fixing the frequent poorly seated primers to justify using it over a hand priming tool.
I've had the same press for about 3 years and have had great success with it on pistol, revolver and rifle rounds. I am the 1 in a million it seems because I love the press mounted primer too. At first I had primers tipping and falling out and decided I needed to know what to do to use the thing so I carefully adjusted it until it's flawless and I do not have those issues any more. It's a fine adjustment and once you hit the mark you're set. Same as adjusting the crimp. Most old timers will use a hand primer every time. No problem guys.. I'm an old timer too but I don't like to quit! I have two turrets set up so I can do enough of my calibers without any changes. I just wanted to note that there are those of us who can actually get the thing to work well. Oh, I only load at most about 300 rounds at a time so I'm not sure if that makes a difference. Best regards! Lock n Load!
I really like your manner and delivery. You opened my eyes to a lot of things that I was not aware of. Thanks so much. Can't wait to see your other vids. Choctawman
No problem! Any dies will work with this press. They are pretty much all universal. I use primarily rcbs, but can also use dies from lee, lyman, hornady, dillon, redding, and so on.
I have the same press, I have loaded about 1000 rounds of .308 with very precise accuracy ... +/- .003 on COAL. I would probably disagree with his comment on the rifle calibers being difficult due to press tipping, stress etc. Just wan' to make sure people know this is a high quality press. Also, please note that I run a Dillon 1050 Super with Mark 7 AutoDrive automation. This Lyman is still easy to call a fantastic press.
Thanks for the input, and sharing your experience. It is much appreciated. I have no complaints about this press.
I have had this press for over a year now. I have had zero issues with it including priming. Just loaded some 9mm last night to run through a chrono for a velocity check. Lyman powder throw is VERY consistent with AA#5.
Good video. I recently purchased the same press but decap cases and then run through ultrasonic cleaner then tumbler to polish then prime cases with a hand primer as I feel it's faster and better. I added a Lyman Multi-expand die to expand the neck and charge at the same time. I load quite a few rounds in a session so speed is a big thing (handgun rounds). I use a Lee 4 die set so I can seat the bullet and then use a factory crimp die. I don't plan to reload rifle as I don't use enough.
It's probably a crimp die. In most standard handgun 3 die sets, the crimp die and bullet seating die are the same die. However, some sets (depending on brand) may have a separate die for crimping...making it a 4 die set. Just depends on personal preference. I'm all about 3 die sets. Especially when I only have room for 6 dies on a turret head, so I want two full caliber sets on each head...not one full and one partial.
I switch charge sizes frequently, and it can take quite a few tries to get it to throw consistent when learning the adjustments...i'm still learning. I just like knowing the exact amount of powder in each case, and like all loads to be consistent. I know I could go without measuring each load, and I have done so. Aside from that, the main benefit of the turret press is having the dies set and ready to roll...that saves a lot of time in itself. Priming by hand is also just a preference of mine.
If you want to change dies regularly you can't go passed the Hornady or Dillon. I know they're a bit costly but if you have a lot of different calibres change outs are lightning fast
Unless they are dies from a Dillon Square Deal B, Dillon dies should have the same threading as any other die set from any other manufacturer. They are universal and should work just fine in any press, including this one,
Out of the 1000+ rounds of .45, 400+ 9mm, and about the same amount of .40's...I've never had a single issue with lack of crimp or bullets not being seated properly. The way I have it set, the bullets are always seated firmly in the case. I've fired several hundred each, and haven't noticed anything wrong with the way they're loaded.
The expense is there for sure. But the dillon 650 does a quick powder drop check automagically.
Nice video. I'm new to reloading and you did a great job presenting this to us. Thank you for your time. I would like to know where you got those plastic bins that you put your reloads in? I like those. Thanks
Francis Murphy Most places that sell reloading supplies sell similar containers. Cabelas, Gander, Fleet Farm...and so on. Midway will have them as well.
Preferably a powder that is universal between most of the pistol calibers you use. I use IMR SR 4756 when I want a powder that I can use for 9mm, .40, and .45. But since I can get Red Dot (.45 acp only) dirt cheap compared to just about all other powders, I use that for all .45 acp. There's probably quite a few other options for a universal powder, so do some research.
UPDATE 8/1/12: Two things I didn't cover in the video, but will cover in a future video.
Depriming on press----The primer catch works great!
Priming on press----I have tried press mounted priming (lyman universal priming arm) with poor results. It wouldn't seat the primers more 3/4 of the way in the primer pocket. No matter how many times I tried it, it wouldn't work properly. it isn't worth the wasted time fixing the frequent poorly seated primers to justify using it over a hand priming tool.
thank u sir for answering my Q!... i got a lyman all arerican turrt press but aint got no dys on it. im having hard time loking for lyman dys. i found dillon dys but i didnt bought it yet coz am afraid it wont fit wth the threading....
You should try a progressive. They're a good 10-20 times faster.
I mentioned why in the description, and in the comments. The press mounted priming arm, in my experience, doesn't work nearly as well as a hand priming tool. For me anyways. I tried it, and got poor results. It's about equal in time consumption as it is to hand prime...if the primers are seating correctly. I rarely got a properly primed case using the press mounted priming arm.
I just purchased one of these outfits which should arrived in a week or two for reloading 38/357 & 45ACP. I may be missing something in the video but it seems that you aren't benefitting from the features of a turret. As I understand it the feed through die and powder measure are supposed to speed things up but you are charging each round by hand, why? Is the powder measure that inaccurate, in which case there would be no reason to use it at all. The primer arm seems like it would be faster?
Faster? Yes. But they're much more expensive! I will probably get one someday, but don't really need one yet. I don't shoot enough to justify the huge investment in a progressive. One thing that would annoy me about a progressive is that it can hold up the assembly line when you have to redo a step or pull a case out of the line. I check my work no matter how simple the job was. I don't quite trust that much automation, which also why I weigh each charge. Not saying I wouldn't like one though!!!
Are you going to taper crimp those rounds
i have seen in catalogs 4 die sets, what is the need for a 4 verses a 3 die set, what is the advantage or draw back?
Which hand priming tool would you recommend?
sir, i have a lyman reloader press. just wanna ask if dillon dys can b use n lyman
where is your cartridge gage, you need one.
Why does nobody prime with this press?
Do you prefer the hand priming tool vs the priming feature on the press???
+Addicted2gtrs Absolutely. If you want consistency, stick to hand priming. I have not had good luck with press mounted priming.
Out of curiousity can you use any die in these or do you have to get the lyman brand?
I use primarily RCBS dies in this press, since that's the brand of dies I started out with. Just about every brand of dies all have the same threads, so they should work on almost any press of any brand. They do not have to be Lyman.
Jason M Cool. Thank you for the reply. I read online that it worked both ways. that they had to be brand specific then others would say they weren't.
Thanks for the video. I've had a Lyman Deluxe Expert T-Mag Loader for 2 years and have found it to be very trust-worthy. I'm retired so I've had the time to work with it a lot. I use the Universal priming arm all the time and found it takes a special touch to adjust the tension and to forward press and carefully release it back to reload the next primer. Once you discover the touch you will do it every time successfully. The last 1 or 2 primers may fail but at that point you're ready to insert the next primer tube. With multiple tubes pre-loaded I just have to keep my eye on my performance while I pull random powder dispensed shells and finished rounds to weigh and check for accuracy. The power dispenser took the longest to learn to tweek but it now performs flawlessly as long as my performance is consistant. For pistols, revolvers and rifles, this is a great buy and the quality is at the top with great tech. support. Where some have run from the universal primer, I've mastered it and have increased performance overall.
Really? You can pump out rounds as fast as a progressive lol
what is the best propellant for pistol and why ASAP