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3/23/2003 4:15:16 PM EDT
I'm not sure if this is the proper forum for this, but for those that are reloading the 50bmg what is a good press and setup needed to do an average of 20-30 rounds per week? Maybe more, maybe less. No need for the top of the line, big ass, 1000 rounds an hour, fire up the backup generator, setup.  
Thanks,
3/23/2003 4:37:46 PM EDT
[#1]
Hawk,
I use the Hornady press and it works just fine for me. I woud suggest the Gracey case-trimmer as most others break pretty fast, and the Gracey is very durable and fast.
Mark
3/23/2003 6:55:51 PM EDT
[#2]
Mark is that the Hornady Lock & Load press?
3/24/2003 2:20:35 PM EDT
[#3]
I have the RCBS Ammo Master for the .50BMG and it works great. You get everything you need from Natchez for under $400.00. I had to buy the primer pocket uniformer and I bought a different case trimmer. The one that comes with the RCBS kit is crude. I have reloaded over 500 rounds and I do not see why a lot of people think you will wear one out. It is no different from reloading rifle ammo but on a bigger scale. When I reload Military ammo that has the primers crimped, I bought a tool to remove primer from GeoAZ from Biggerhammer, it will save your sizing die from having to push out the crimped primer as well as having to resize the case all at once. I have not had to use a lot of effort to reload cases I have reloaded before. Good luck and have fun reloading the .50BMG :)    
3/24/2003 7:32:56 PM EDT
[#4]
Redhawk1:  Does Natchez sell all of the RCBS .50 BMG stuff as a kit?
3/24/2003 7:50:09 PM EDT
[#5]
Press, Dies, Shell holder, Primer, Trim die, is there kit. Every thing else needs to be bought separately.
3/24/2003 8:02:12 PM EDT
[#6]
I bought the RCBS 50 BMG kit from midway a few months ago when it was on sale for $360.. :)

I'm still building up my cache of brass and have yet to use it.
3/28/2003 1:35:36 PM EDT
[#7]
If you are interested in another alternative to the Gracey case trimmer, may I suggest mine.  The Giraud Power Case trimmer.  Available in several calibers all on the same trimmer, not a special complete trimmer for just 50BMG.  Its more money than the Gracey, but look at its construction and compare it yourself.

Thanks,
Doug Giraud
Giraud Tool Company


3/28/2003 2:56:48 PM EDT
[#8]
Hey, that thing looks neat.. I want one.. :)

The motor needs a large capacitor like that to start it?
3/29/2003 7:23:44 AM EDT
[#9]
That is the way it comes from Grainger.  Remember it is a 1/8hp motor, not a little 1/15hp.  Most motors above 1/4hp that are rated as continuous duty or with high starting torque have caps.  

Thanks,
Doug Giraud
Giraud Tool Company
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