Hollywood press
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Unless you are just interested in vintage I'd pass. Depending on the model, they could take proprietary shell holders or if a semi-progressive model, may only be readily set up for a single caliber.
The heavy duty single stages are unnecessarily heavy, yet don't have the leverage of a modern O press.
They are very collectible for vintage reloading nerds (I'm guilty), but would be a poor choice for someone starting out.
The heavy duty single stages are unnecessarily heavy, yet don't have the leverage of a modern O press.
They are very collectible for vintage reloading nerds (I'm guilty), but would be a poor choice for someone starting out.
Mine has been making ammo for nearly 70 years (dad first 65, me the last 5). I expect my son will use it in the future.
Hi,
Any of those on the Texas FB marketplace a BMG Turret press?
Any chance there are some of the Hollywood bullet pullers listed, specifically for 375, 408 or 50?
Sincerely,
Theis
Any of those on the Texas FB marketplace a BMG Turret press?
Any chance there are some of the Hollywood bullet pullers listed, specifically for 375, 408 or 50?
Sincerely,
Theis
I bought a turret press and a single stage. I am super impressed with them. Unbelievably smooth operation and built like a tank. I've already done some swaging. I also picked up one of his Hollywood powder measures. I've never found one that consistent.
If someone wanted a Hoss of a press, that Hollywood turret press would be it. Some of them already have 7/8"-14 turrets, some have 1.25" or 1.5" by whatever threads. There are sellers on eBay who still make shell holders and priming rams for these, so thats no big deal.
Still, I wouldn't want one as an only press. Mine sits unused most of the time, but every now and then I entertain the idea of firing up the lathe & mill, and turning it into a sort of progressive press. Like a 550b on steriods. Probably never going to happen when I have 2 actual 550's sitting next to it.
Still, I wouldn't want one as an only press. Mine sits unused most of the time, but every now and then I entertain the idea of firing up the lathe & mill, and turning it into a sort of progressive press. Like a 550b on steriods. Probably never going to happen when I have 2 actual 550's sitting next to it.
My dad has had a beast of a Hollywood on his bench for forever. I grew up churning out ammo on that monster. When the time comes, I will bolt it to my bench beside the Dillon.
is this the same thing you saw ?
and if i can get my hands to type you said they had more of these ? on amazon ?
and if i can get my hands to type you said they had more of these ? on amazon ?
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You can get a shell holder adapter for $25 that will allow you to use any modern shell holders.
You mean like this?
I have been using this press to load since the early ‘80s when I was given it by a family friend who had used it for many years. It just works and I wouldn’t trade it.
I have been using this press to load since the early ‘80s when I was given it by a family friend who had used it for many years. It just works and I wouldn’t trade it.
Anyone know of a different top plate for the Hollywood Turret press?
Mine has 4 of the small stations and 4 of the big 50cal dies stations....I would rather they were all the big stations.
Mine has 4 of the small stations and 4 of the big 50cal dies stations....I would rather they were all the big stations.
Do some searching in the right places. I honestly don’t know if they made what you’re wanting, but they are still in demand and there’s an aftermarket for them.
There’s always something on eBay:
And they are quite popular on the castboolits site:
There’s always something on eBay:
And they are quite popular on the castboolits site:
I just want the top plate with all the bigger die threads....I think I have a line on one. I can hopefully trade mine for.
