Redding T-7 die size?

AbitNutz · 11-03-2009, 05:40 PM

I'm thinking of picking up a Redding T-7 turret press. Does the turret have 1-1/4" X 12 inserts that allow it to take 7/8x14 dies?

As you smart folk have already guessed, I'm wondering if the T-7 could use the Hornady LnL conversion bushings...

Yes, I know you can buy extra turret heads but I really like LnL bushings...

Le Loup Solitaire · 11-03-2009, 06:58 PM

The turret has seven stations and each one takes 7/8 X14 standard reloading dies. The T ought to stand for Tyrannusaurus Rex; I've got two of these monsters. They are heavy like in massive and strong. A gorrilla would be quite satisfied using one. Neither of mine have inserts in the turrets; they take the 7/8 X 14 dies directly into threads. The turrets themselves are imterchangeable and extra turrets are sold for around $50. It could be possible that Redding changed the specs on the newer models and makes them now with the 1&1/4 X12 inserts to accomodate the 50BMG when the inserts are removed from the turret..I dunno. It would seem a bit impractical to have a turret full of bushings. I'ld suggest going to their website and/or giving them a call to be sure before you buy. My Midway catalogue (early 2009) shows and lists the T-7 WITHOUT bushings, but shows and lists them for the Redding Ultramag and Big Boss presses. Those are single stage presses. Anyway the T-7 is a solidly built powerhouse of a press and you'ld take quite a while to wear it out. LLS

MtGun44 · 11-03-2009, 08:40 PM

Mine had 7/8-14 threads in the turret, no bushing to remove for larger dies or bayonet
locking rings. Nice press, I keep an allen wrench in the top cap screw to keep it snug.

Bill

dromia · 11-03-2009, 11:20 PM

T7 is a fine press I love mine, but no bushings, no Hornady LnL.

11-03-2009, 05:40 PM	#1
AbitNutz Boolit Man Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 115	Redding T-7 die size? I'm thinking of picking up a Redding T-7 turret press. Does the turret have 1-1/4" X 12 inserts that allow it to take 7/8x14 dies? As you smart folk have already guessed, I'm wondering if the T-7 could use the Hornady LnL conversion bushings... Yes, I know you can buy extra turret heads but I really like LnL bushings...

11-03-2009, 06:58 PM	#2
Le Loup Solitaire Boolit Master Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 785	Redding T-7 The turret has seven stations and each one takes 7/8 X14 standard reloading dies. The T ought to stand for Tyrannusaurus Rex; I've got two of these monsters. They are heavy like in massive and strong. A gorrilla would be quite satisfied using one. Neither of mine have inserts in the turrets; they take the 7/8 X 14 dies directly into threads. The turrets themselves are imterchangeable and extra turrets are sold for around $50. It could be possible that Redding changed the specs on the newer models and makes them now with the 1&1/4 X12 inserts to accomodate the 50BMG when the inserts are removed from the turret..I dunno. It would seem a bit impractical to have a turret full of bushings. I'ld suggest going to their website and/or giving them a call to be sure before you buy. My Midway catalogue (early 2009) shows and lists the T-7 WITHOUT bushings, but shows and lists them for the Redding Ultramag and Big Boss presses. Those are single stage presses. Anyway the T-7 is a solidly built powerhouse of a press and you'ld take quite a while to wear it out. LLS

11-03-2009, 08:40 PM	#3
MtGun44 Boolit Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: eastern Kansas- suburb of KC Posts: 4,116	Mine had 7/8-14 threads in the turret, no bushing to remove for larger dies or bayonet locking rings. Nice press, I keep an allen wrench in the top cap screw to keep it snug. Bill __________________ If it was easy, anybody could do it.

11-03-2009, 11:20 PM	#4
dromia Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 2,245	T7 is a fine press I love mine, but no bushings, no Hornady LnL. __________________