Lyman’s Brass-Smith Ideal Press is the perfect starting point for beginners or as a precision companion press for experienced reloaders. The compact design of the Ideal Press requires minimal bench space but it is not some flimsy lightweight! The rugged press frame is made of cast iron while other components are all steel.

The press features compound linkage for optimum leverage a 1” diameter ram and a 3 7/8” press opening which can handle all pistol calibers and rifle cartridges with a loaded length of up to 3.700”. The press has a central handle position for easy ambidextrous use and a ball handle for comfortable operation. The Ideal Press accepts all 7/8×14 thread dies and standard shell holders.

The press will provide accuracy and precision for beginners or experts and is the perfect auxiliary press for those wishing to perform a specific operation separate from their main press.

•   Rugged cast iron frame
•   Ambidextrous design
•   Handles all pistol calibers and rifle cartridges up to 3.700 in length
•   Accepts all standard 7/8”x14 dies and standard shell holders
•   Durable powder coat finish
•   Compound linkage and 1” diameter ram
•   Weight 13.8 pounds

THE EIGHT STATION BRASS SMITH ALL-AMERICAN 8 PRESS IS ONE OF THE MOST FEATURE-PACKED RUGGED TURRET PRESSES ON THE MARKET.

Starting at the top the extra-large 8 station turret is machined out of heavy duty cast iron. It is equipped with an easily removed turret bolt which makes swapping turrets simple. The 8 die station turret is the largest available and will hold two complete 4 die sets or up to four 2 die sets. Below the turret is a rigid cast iron frame housing a 1” diameter ram and compound linkage. The frame is large enough to work with even the longest rifle cartridges. Work the press handle and you will feel the tight precision fit and smooth operation. Unlike many competitive presses the Brass Smith All-American 8 Press comes with a newly designed straight line primer feed. The straight line primer feed is completely reliable and simple to use. Simply push the priming arm forward at the bottom of the ram travel to position it beneath the shell holder. For added safety the primer feed comes with a heavy steel shield which surrounds the primer tubes. The Brass Smith All-American 8 Press is equipped with a comfortable ball handle which can be positioned for either right or left hand use. The Brass Smith All-American 8 Press is designed for use with any standard 7/8”x14 thread dies and accepts standard shell holders.

•   Heavy duty cast iron frame and turret
•   Extra-large 8 station turret is easily removed to make swapping turrets simple.
•   Holds two complete 4 die sets or up to four 2 die sets
•   1” diameter ram
•   Comes with straight line primer feed with large and small primer tubes
•   Precision fit and smooth operation
•   Large press opening works with the largest cases
•   For added safety the primer feed comes with a heavy steel shield which surrounds the primer tubes.

WARNING! DO NOT USE THE PRIMING SYSTEM WITHOUT THE BLAST SHIELD IN PLACE.

•   Right or left hand operation
•   Durable powder coat finish
•   Weight 23 pounds