In this video series, you will discover how to setup and load 30-06 rifle cartridges with the Redding T-7 Turret reloading press. In this video (Part I) I’ll walk through the process of setting up the sizing/depriming die, demonstrate the sizing/depriming process, and show cleaning of the primer pockets.
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Great videos! In the video, the T7 turret appears to deflect upwards during resizing. Have you measured the deflection and does this make it difficult to set a consistent headspace on the brass?
Thanks!
Clint- The turret head does deflect slightly, but it has a hard stop (the rear turret support) this is by design so that you can easily turn the turret, and also have consistent seating and sizing. I have found the consistency to be great. Perhaps I’ll do a single stage -vs- turret -vs- progressive comparison some day (with the same set of competition seating dies). Hope this answers your question.
Can the T7 be converted over to use the Hornady LNL bushings?
I suppose you could do so, but it would involve a lot of machining. Hornady does sell LNL conversion kits, but they are for single stage presses with larger threaded boars that accept a bushing with the standard 7/8″ x 14 TPI reloading die threading. So, you can convert most single stage presses, but the turret would be a challenge.