help.

[packnrat]

looking for if one if it does exist.

is there a "hand" loader for the 43 mauser? or am i stuck with having to use a bench style press?

"hand" loader as in one were i can load up at the range or just out in the field to try different loads.


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[GOEX FFF]

Yep, the Lee Hand Press is great for the value, and works with regular dies.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Reloading/Presses-Dies%7C/pc/104792580/c/104761080/sc/104516280/Lee-Hand-Press-Kit/1172297.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FN%3D1100195%26WTz_l%3DSBC%253BBRprd1172297&WTz_l=SBC%3BBRprd1172297%3Bcat104516280

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/624416/lee-hand-press-kit

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=LEE90685

[packnrat]

i thought this press was only for hand gun cartridges?
and short rifle cartridges?

43 mauser is a big cartridge. shoots a 11mm round.

will look into this.



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[TRAP55]

Lee makes the Lee Loader and the Handpress, and Lyman makes the 310 Loader, and neither makes dies in .43 Mauser that I could find. A quick search, and it looks like a standard set of dies, are a special order from RCBS.

[GOEX FFF]

i thought this press was only for hand gun cartridges?
and short rifle cartridges?

43 mauser is a big cartridge. shoots a 11mm round.

will look into this.



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I'm familiar with the cartridge, and I don't see why the Lee Hand Press wouldn't work. Might just take a little more "ummph" to size cases.

I haven't read anything that these presses are limited to certain calibers. But then again, I've never used the Lee Hand Press myself.



Also, Lee makes a 43 Mauser die set -

http://leeprecision.com/2-die-set-43-mauser.html

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/529120/lee-pacesetter-2-die-set-43-mauser-11x60mm-rimmed-mauser-1115x60mm-rimmed-mauser

It's also known that Lee's 43 Mauser case holder is garbage and can easily break being machined too thin for the large 11mm rim. So best to get the stronger RCBS case holder if you don't already have one.

[TRAP55]

packnrat, The Lee hand press will use those dies. Get some Trailboss powder, some cast .445-.447 boolits, brass from Grafs or Buffalo Arms, and you're good to go.

[packnrat]

ok will do, i have the rcbs dies and shell holder.
just looking for a non workbench deal.

so now to get paid and go buy a lee tool.

cc's are full up....and fed up.

[Divernhunter]

If you find an extra trigger guard for a model 71 let me know. I have one but for some reason the trigger guard is missing.

[Spyder]

I had a bench style press set up on a 2x6 for a while. I could use C clamps to stick it to the bedrail of my truck, or the tailgate, for last minute range loading.

[packnrat]

If you find an extra trigger guard for a model 71 let me know. I have one but for some reason the trigger guard is missing.

just finding a 1871 is hard enough. but parts, and ammo.
will keep a eye open. big reno gun show is coming soon. at least not till i get some cash. might have some luck there.

i would not mind having some spare parts my self.
can have a hard time not tripping over all the "black" rifle stuff. but the older guns, are dig through the junk bins. but i am a scrounge and like to dig.

pending what happens in the last part of this year i might be ale to do a trip back east (in 2014). tons of new (to me) junk bins to dig through.


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[packnrat]

I had a bench style press set up on a 2x6 for a while. I could use C clamps to stick it to the bedrail of my truck, or the tailgate, for last minute range loading.

good thinking...sad no pu-truck right now.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa47/packnrat/random%20photos/mailgooglecom.jpg

the jerk that hit me was doing 95 mph. the lft front rim was coming throught the floor, rammed the break peddle to the dash. (my rt foot was on it).
lucky to be here.

packnrat

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[6mmintl]