The Boss single stage reloading press - Redding
A good press is the heart of your loading bench. The Redding The Boss is exactly that. A simple, strong and dependable single stage press that will serve you for years.
The frame is made of cast iron. Not aluminium, which is what you find on many lighter presses in the same price range. You feel that difference the moment you pull the handle. The frame does not flex and stays in line, even when you are full-length sizing a stubborn case. Redding backs material and workmanship with a lifetime warranty, which tells you plenty about their confidence in this build.
It is an O-frame design with a 36 degree offset opening. That angle is not a marketing detail. It keeps the case in clear view and lets your hand reach the shellholder without fuss. With longer cases you really notice how much easier that makes the work.
Priming with feel
The "Smart" primer arm moves automatically with ram travel. It swings into position at the right moment and flips out of the way as soon as you no longer need it. Seating happens right at the bottom of the ram stroke. That is where leverage is lowest and where you get the clearest sense of the primer settling into the pocket. The result is primers seated to a consistent depth, without crushing them.
During sizing and depriming, spent primers are ejected through an opening at the back of the ram near the top of its travel. Fit the magnetic primer catcher to the frame and they collect neatly in one spot. No primers scattered across your bench.
Specifications
• Type: single stage O-frame press
• Frame material: cast iron
• Frame offset: 36° for visibility and access
• Die thread: 7/8"-14 (all standard dies)
• Shellholders: all universal shellholders
• Primer arm: "Smart" primer arm, moves automatically
• Primer catcher: magnetic, mounts to the frame
• Mounting: 3 holes for a stable, fixed mount
• Handle: offset handle, mounted to the side
Who is this press for?
The Boss sits just as well on a beginner's bench as it does next to an experienced shooter's setup as a solid second press. It handles rifle and handgun calibres, from small to fairly large. If you plan to load the biggest magnum cases later on, look at the heavier Big Boss instead. For the vast majority of reloading tasks, The Boss does exactly what you ask of it.
Not sure whether this press fits your setup? Email us at vragen@hop.nl. We reload ourselves and are happy to think along with you. You can also browse our other reloading presses for the full range.
