Lyman Brass-Smith Ideal Press and Stand Kit

Lyman's Brass Smith Ideal Press is the perfect starting point for beginners or as a precision companion pressfor experienced reloaders. The compact design of the Ideal Press requires minimal bench space, but it is notsome flimsy lightweight! The rugged press frame is made of cast iron, while other components are all steel. Thepress features compound linkage for optimum leverage, a 1" diameter ram, and a 3 7/8" press opening whichcan handle all pistol calibers and rifle cartridges with a loaded length of up to 3.700". The press has a centralhandle position for easy ambidextrous use and a ball handle for comfortable operation. The Ideal Press acceptsall 7/8A-14 thread dies and standard shell holders. The press will provide accuracy and precision for beginnersor experts, and is the perfect auxiliary press for those wishing to perform a specific operation separate fromtheir main press.The Lyman Universal Press Stand is the only press stand on the market that will accept most current singlestation, turret, and progressive presses of all brands. This heavy duty steel stand comes with two mountingplates pre-drilled for your favorite single station, turret, or progressive press. If by chance you have a press thatdoes not match up with any of the numerous patterns, there is also a blank area where you can drill your ownmounting holes. The stand will raise your press 9 A 1/4" above your bench surface, which will lessen fatigue fromhaving to bend over to cycle your press and provides a clear view of all reloading operations. All hardware neededto mount your press is included. The Universal Press Stand is drilled to allow it to be bolted to your bench, or itcan be C-clamped to provide quick removal if desired.Rugged cast iron frameAmbidextrous designHandles all pistol calibers and rifle cartridges up to 3.700 in lengthAccepts all standard 7/8"x14 dies and standard shell holdersDurable powder coat finishCompound linkage and 1" diameter ramWeight 12.6 pounds