Lyman Crusher 2 Press : Users Opinions

[tom1]

Looking at upgrading my reloading press. Presently have a Simplex 6 Turret press. What is the good and bad of the Lyman Crusher 2 . Will be used to reload 223 & 308
Thanks for any input.
Brad.

[UL1700]

Haven’t seen one myself (I use a Rock Chuker or a Summit when I’m not using an arbour press, which I do 95% of my loading on) but here is almost every commercial press reviewed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqcYI0G2hqM

[tom1]

Thanks for that interesting video Looks like the RCBS Rockchucker comes out as the best value for money.

[tom1]

Any press that I should avoid ?

[Steve N]

Heard some really had things about the cheap Smart Reloader presses breaking.
I recently bought a Lee Classic Cast and it does all I want pretty well.

[Brad Y]

I use a Lyman crusher, have done for years and it’s been brilliant

[tom1]

Thanks for the input , seems that I wont go wrong with a quality press from the major brands. RCBS, Lee, Lyman , MEC, Redding.
Brad Probert

[UL1700]

Thanks for the input , seems that I wont go wrong with a quality press from the major brands. RCBS, Lee, Lyman , MEC, Redding.
Brad Probert

That's pretty much it, there isn't much to a press. Up to a point bigger dollars means closer tolerances but then you start paying for colour / brand name. If you have a couple of K spare you could always go a Lenzi but its worth remembering that money can't always buy you supers

[tom1]

The rockchucker has a bush to accept larger dies while the Lyman crusher doesn't. Is this a must have addition ?
UL1700 I don't have a couple of K to drop on a press, would never get that past the treasurer !!

[UL1700]

I think that if you are at the point of purchasing Lenzi Presses you really do have everything plus unlimited funds as you always need barrels and consumables!