Pacific Press

[22collector]

I recently acquired an old Pacific single-stage press. I'm guessing it's about 45-50 years old. I don't see anyone mentioning these on the reloading threads. Anyone know anything about this company? Any reason to get something newer if it works well?

 

[rimfire_crazed]

If standard dies work and the ram works true, it'll probably be ok for single stage stuff.

That being said, you can get into a Lee single stage for like $50

Lots of brands of reloading equipment have come and gone.

 

[acyork50]

You probably have a better press, it is heavier than most presses that are made today. I have two RCBS presses, JR2 and a JR3 side by side allow me to batch all brass through two processes at once. Than you can measure your cases between steps. There is alot to be said for the heavy old pressess - it won't break!

 

[jimbo-indy]

Pacific was bought out by Hornaday.
They still have owner's manuals available through their web site.
A friend gave me a Pacific single stage shot shell press that he picked up at a garage sale for $10. It works great and Hornaday bushings still fit.
I think the old Pacific is of better quality than MEC shotshell presses, all cast construction ranter than sheet metal stampings.
Good luck in yur search.