Initial Impressions Frankford Arsenal X-10 reloading press

My thoughts on this press. I have no financial ties or sponsorships et al on this or any product that I review. Hopefully this is informative for some of you.

[@minilogoguy18]

I've had mine for about 6 months and I actually love it. It's also my first press lol but I've been working on cars for about 15 years and currently with Tesla so I felt like I was mechanically inclined enough to just jump into a 10 station. Recently been blowing through batches of 500 9mm in a sitting without any hang ups. Only thing I've modified was printing the one part on thingiverse that sandwiches between the case feeder and press to make sure the cases go fully into the shell plate.

[@Trad6166]

Nice video. How is it running? Considering going from my Hornady LNL to one but might break down and go with a Dillion.

[@calgarysparky]

It runs fine. It's not a hard pull and puts out at the same speed as my 750 just with more functions. I like the built in swaging and the ability to have powder check, seating and crimping in different stations. Overall it a good press and an excellent value. Only thing they can improve on is the primer rods, they are a lot undersized vs the size of a primer. I am getting a new one built that will cover the cup better.

[@D-LineReviews]

@@calgarysparkyI have a Dillon xl750 and debating whether to spend the money on apex 10 or x10…. Do you think this x10 is the better deal? I’m having a hell of a time considering I know a lot of people love them and hate them… I’m looking for a 223 only setup

[@calgarysparky]

@@D-LineReviews I don't see the apex being a better value for the money. I know it has issues also so you'd be better off saving the $1k or so for components. My press is decent but does have some of the usual quirks of this machine such as case feeding issues. I'm working on correcting it and at this price point I don't mind.