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My Arbor Press System

Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:07 pm
by Quick
Gents,

Thought I'd share this with you. Born out if necessity. I wanted to decal and neck size my cases but I didn't have an arbor press so this is my new system which seems to work well:

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Hope you all like it :)

Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:27 pm
by AlanF
When I initially used Wilson dies, my drill press did the job. But an arbor press gives a good feel for neck tension, so if you're into Wilson dies for the long haul, I'd recommend getting an arbor at the first opportunity.

Alan

Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:34 pm
by Quick
Alan,

That's the plan but I am unfortunately short on funds so this will last me for the next month or so. I'm probably going to stay with these wilsons. I need to get the Micrometer seater for my 6x47L. On a side note, can the std Wilson seaters be retro fitted with the micrometer seater stem?

Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:37 pm
by AlanF
Quick wrote:...can the std Wilson seaters be retro fitted with the micrometer seater stem?

Yes, in fact the micrometer top uses the same stem.

Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:43 pm
by Quick
Who sells the micrometer for then? I couldn't find it on the Wilson site. I don't want to have to spend 120 on a new die.

Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 9:51 pm
by AlanF
Quick wrote:Who sells the micrometer for then? I couldn't find it on the Wilson site. I don't want to have to spend 120 on a new die.

If you want it quickly, Pro-Cal Trading (03) 5281 1380.

Sinclairs have them but you might have to wait some time (they're snowed under with orders) http://www.sinclairintl.com/reloading-equipment/reloading-dies/replacement-parts-amp-upgrades/sinclair-wilson-micrometer-seater-top-prod36021.aspx

Alan

Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:00 pm
by Brad Y
Stuart Elliot has them as well. Thats where I got my micrometer top for the 6.5mm seater blank I had chambered.

Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 10:04 pm
by Quick
Brad - how much?

I will get it from BRT as I want some other stuff from them aswell. Save on shipping :)