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#1 ·
Anybody know where to get shell holders for an old Herters Press? have made a few adapters but they are so thin walled I cant get a decent set screw in to hold the RBS shell holders I am using. Would be great to find a source. I think this old C frame could full length size a 50 Cal BMG case if I asked it to. Great press.
Phil
 
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#2 ·
Phil, I'd have to look but there's an old Herter's press in the garage complete with shellholders.  I have a couple duplicates from the days when my dad had two Herter's presses set up at all times.  Let me know what you're looking for and I'll dig through the garage to see what's there.  I'll be reasonable on price and shipping if we get a match between need and supply.
God Bless
Ed
 
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#6 ·
Phil,

CH/4D has a Herter's shellholder adapter that will install in your press and then enable you to use standard shellholders.

&#3614.25 + shipping.

<a href="www.ch4d.com" target='_blank'>www.ch4d.com</a>


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#9 ·
Contender,
Neither of the presses I have is the double press.  One of my dad's friends and one of the finest handloaders I had the privelege to know as a kid had one of the double Herter's presses.  This fine man's been gone over thirty years now and I have no idea what happened to his loading equipment.  It was a fascinating piece of equipment.  As a youngster, I had the privelege of visiting with this man many afternoons after school.  He'd explain whatever he was doing.  Sadly, only a few of the lessons stuck since I was just too young to begin to understand what he was doing.  The man had the patience of a saint to put up with me and an endless string of questions.  The only price of admission was a regular session with a broom and dust pan to tidy up his shop.  Fond memories.  Ed
 
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#10 ·
Ed,

Thanks for the come back. Sounds like you had a great experience with this gentleman handloader in your youth.

We should all have been so fortunate.

I have fond memories of the hunting fields when my older brother took me small game hunting before I could legally do so myself. I'll never forget those great experiences and I will carry them for the rest of my life.


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#16 ·
SST,   sent you an E-mail. Sorry, my Herters press is not for sale, check out E-bay, they show up pretty regular. They go for around &#3630 plus shipping, pretty reasonable. It's a great single stage press, very strong, I think it was called the Model A3. I have mine backed up under the bench with a 6" Dia steel pipe that I made a flange with bolt holes welded to the top it extends all the way to the concrete floor, absolutlely no spring back in that baby. Good luck finding one, it's a great press.
Phil Uruburu
 
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#17 ·
ssgt, my dad's Herter's press will stick around out of sentimantality.  But, there's another one I picked up years ago, nearly identical to the Herter's, that could be available.  It is a Krupp American Model 6A.  They must have made the Herter's presses since the shellholders are the same.  I have been looking off and on for months now for the shellholders.  I know they are somewhere safely tucked away where nobody, including me, can find them.  These presses are HEAVY!  Shipping might be costly.  If you're interested, get back to me in a couple weeks.  There's a lot on my plate right now at work and at home.  Ed
 
#19 ·
I'm not familiar with that press, but the arm out in front is likely a priming arm. If there's a slot in the front of the ram it will swing into when the ram is up, that's it. Put a new primer in the cup at the top of the arm, swing it into the ram and bring the ram and cartridge case down until the primer is seated. If there's no cup for a primer there, either the cup is missing or the arm is for something else. A press should come with 2 cups for small and larger primers.

Check out this guide on reloading.
http://www.beartoothbullets.com/tech_notes/archive_tech_notes.htm/49

Bye
Jack
 
#21 ·
dr zero said:
I recently came into a Herters model 3 press and have no idea how it works, it looks pretty straight forward but there is a arm in the front Im not sure about.

Does anyone have a manual they wouldnt mind sharing a copy of?

Thanks!
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Dr Z
I have a Herter's model 3 press;it's my favorite loading tool.I still have the manual that came withit,and will gladly share it with you. That protruding arm is the priming unit.
I have a scanner with my computer but cannot figure it out.If you can guide me along,I'll zip it to you.
Frank
 
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#22 · (Edited)
Kragman71 said:
Dr Z
I have a Herter's model 3 press;it's my favorite loading tool.I still have the manual that came withit,and will gladly share it with you. That protruding arm is the priming unit.
I have a scanner with my computer but cannot figure it out.If you can guide me along,I'll zip it to you.
Frank
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THANK YOU!

I would be happy to just let me know!

If anyone could use it I have a powder measure instructions for a Herters model 45 .

Scanned in the images then cleaned them up and put them in PDF format.

I would like to make a page up for this any other of the older presses that someone might find but not have instructions for.

I have did this for the CETME Rifle and the Ak/SKS family and the Mosin Nagant and Im working on more but just too much not enough time LOL!
 
#27 ·
Kindly let all this be a lesson to all reloaders. Here's a company that's been out of business for almost a half century, and its reloading gear is STILL going strong!

The lesson of course is to buy carefully, and get exactly what you want; you're going to be using it for a LONG time. (And the other lesson is to be sure to keep the instruction manuals - your great grandkids will be learning to reload on your stuff some year!)
 
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#31 ·
leocar said:
Wyr
those link will helpyou to get the adapter, they have it at different cost.


http://www.ch4d.com/catalog/?p=63

http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/4,667.htm

http://www.vegatool.com/

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...580&t=11082005
Can you get me somo info or picture on the primer feed sis from lee?
thanks
Leo
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Thanks for the info . :)

Check out

http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/catalog/browse.cgi?1237564326.5654=/html/catalog/primtool.html


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Uses standard shell holders and will fit any brand of loading press with a vertical ram. Primes on upstroke for most sensitive feel. Includes primer feeders and punches for both large and small primers. Primer tray detaches for filling. Primers are flipped right side up by shaking the tray.
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For years .




I received the Classic Turret press and latter added this priming system to it

Lee Safety Prime for Classic Cast & Turret Press ​
Makes priming on the press a delight. Never touch the primers from box to shell. Primer flip tray features a CAD designed flipping surface that instantly rights the primers. Change primer size in seconds. Primers are dispensed with a satisfying click of the primer feed trigger. Use any brand of primers because the priming operation is remote from the feeder. Works on all presses that have the Lever Prime System (LPS). ​


But I doubt you could use it on a Herters .


This is the hand primer

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Lee Auto Prime
Fastest, most accurate priming tool made. You never touch the primers from the box to the shell. Automatically feeds and installs just as fast as you can place shells in the holder. Each primer is perfectly seated with the feel appreciated by precision reloaders. Easy to load. Built-in primer flipper turns them right side up. Both large and small trays.
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My cousin has used the RCBS hand primer for years . It costs more , but probably better than the Lee hand primer .


http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/Bro...ucts.aspx?pageNum=1&tabId=1&categoryId=19941&categoryString=9315***731***706***


But he ended up ordering the same Lee Classic ( Cast Iron ) Turret Press and priming system I have .

http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/cat...og/browse.cgi?1237564326.5654=/html/catalog/turretpress.html#ClassicTurretPress
Lee Classic Turret Press​
This press has all the features of the award-winning Turret Press with quality touches that make this the finest, most convenient press to own. The Classic Turret features the solid steel linkage of the Lee Classic Cast. Your first stroke of the hardwood gripped lever will convince you this is one, solid silky smooth press! The sturdy iron base shows its Classic Cast roots.​
The long stroke allows rifle cases over three inches long to be loaded using the automatic index. Deactivate the Auto-Index and cases as long as the monster 50 BMG can be loaded. The rigid cast iron frame supports the ram with over 12 square inches of area. The industry's largest ram is drilled completely through to dispense primers in an attached clear PVC tube. Every primer is caught--guaranteed.​
Instant change turrets are the same as the famous Lee Turret Press. The Classic Turret uses the new Lee Lever Primer System (LPS) and the Lee Safety Prime tool makes priming on the press a delight.​
If you like to own the best, then treat yourself to the Lee Classic Turret. The finest reloading system made.

http://www.leeprecision.com/graphics/shoppingcart/ClassicTP.JPG


God bless
Wyr
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