Lyman Brass Smith Ideal Reloading Press: Unboxing, Setup, Overview

[@luigiozenga3506]

Very nice press, guys! Small but heavy and very strong. I use it and it's great. It works very well. Very good finish. It's my favorite second single stage press. It's a quality product and it's worth all the money I paid for it. You can easily carry it with you if you need. For sure it'll last years and years. Thanks very much Gavin, but next time you show us a press please turn it in front of the "audience" and not in front of you. Regards from Genoa.

[@PlunderAndPillage]

I purchased one of these and the ram would drag along the front side of the press body, leaving marks vertically on the ram. I called Lyman and they sent me a replacement ram, even though I express that I thought it was a flaw in the body, not the ram. The new ram arrived in about a month from the call I placed. The new ram had huge burrs around the primer drop exit hole so large that it wouldn't allow the ram to pass through the ram hole in the main press body. I had to file all the burrs away to allow it to fit and I still experience the same drag when the ram is raised. I purchased the press to be a dedicated depriming press, which it will still serve as, but the motion is not smooth because of the drag.

[@wayne3340]

I just bought my first press. Lyman Ideal. I'd have to say it's named correctly. After buying a beautiful sporterized Persian Mauser in 8-06, I searched all over for reloading dies, and only found one set, across the country in Quebec. (Too difficult getting stuff across the border from the states.) Got my RCBS dies and couldn't wait to try them out, so picked up my press, a bag of 30-06 brass, a box of Nosler 200 grainers, and she works smooth as silk. One stroke and the necks fit those 8mm projectiles perfectly!

[@whiterook808]

That looks like it would be a great auxiliary press! I can see it just being setup for decapping or pulling bullets. Thanks for the review!

[@Ultimatereloader]

Yep, exactly!

[@boricuaarecibo9259]

This is exactly what I bought this press for. My press will here tomorrow 7/26/21 I'll do everything else on my dillon XL750 I watched a lot of videos on presses and decided on this one after watching ultimate reloader thanks Gavin I'm new to reloading and I love it

[@ZERO_42069]

I cant wait to pick up the 8 station Lyman press

[@Ultimatereloader]

I should be getting mine any day... Can't wait. I already have an Inline Fabrication quick change plate for it...

[@ZERO_42069]

gavintoobe im going to order the quick change plate today, i saw that Inline already has the plate for sale, i never been a fan of turrets but for some reason i really want the Lyman

[@davemartin844]

Lyman emailed me because I inquired about the turret press. They said release should be around end of May.

[@ZERO_42069]

Dave Martin cool cant wait, ive never wanted a press so bad lol

[@bennybruin7725]

I love all my In Line Fabrication products they make my bench so much cleaner and efficient

[@Ultimatereloader]

Yeah, Dan makes great products!

[@kingcobra7565]

My fav rig. Excellent tutorial.

[@scottenlow5249]

This open frame "C" design pre-dates the Lee press by decades. If you look back into your reloading history, you'll see that there is not much new under the sun. This is a refinement of a very old design. I doubt very seriously you will be breaking the cast iron crank on this puppy the way I broke the cast aluminum crank/handle on the Lee. (BTW, Lee replaced the part upon request.)

[@Ultimatereloader]

Yep, this press will last for sure.

[@bisonuberti]

@@bixby9797... Some LEE "C" frame models were inferior in workmanship. They were made of some soft metallurgical material causing them to break. Kind of a soft pot metal. Shoot lots and stay safe.

[@johnridderhof4505]

Woah woah woah. It's so simple BUT before you get started you gotta do this and cut that and flip this and reverse that and twist that and you wanna work quickly with and tighten OMG

[@kellycowett6254]

I have one of these presses its heavy duty resize 3006 an 300winmag with out hesitation

[@BrunoRodrigues-qg4zu]

Can’t wait to see the beefy Turret Lyman Press!

[@Ultimatereloader]

Me too!

[@rsolo6178]

Did you make your ultimate reloading bench or buy it? It looks very flexible for accommodating multiple presses.

[@Intrusive32]

Gavin use some imperial sizing wax. The sizing seems a bit rough. I’m sure it’ll smooth out with some good case lube

[@woodysapper7]

A Lee beefed up press

[@bisonuberti]

Woody Sapper... I don't think you know what you are speaking of. Do some research before you make comments as such. The Lyman company has been around since the late 1800's. Lyman made this press even before the LEE company was born. Lyman late 1800's ... LEE 1958. Shoot lots and stay safe.

[@wemcal]

Great video.. I like that stand

[@bisonuberti]

S M... I don't think you know what you are speaking of. Do some research before you make comments as such. The Lyman company has been around since the late 1800's. Lyman made this press even before the LEE company was born. Lyman late 1800's ... LEE 1958. And the other comment... Lyman Smith press is made in America. Shoot lots and stay safe.

[@dougi1967]

Awesome for swaging. 223 primer pockets are easy. Unfortunately the Allen key Lyman supplied me was too big, c'mon man!

[@MyREDTAIL]

To Expensive I like the Lee Single Breach Lock Press MFG $ 40.00 On E Bay ,And free Shp etc.

[@DimaProk]

I do too, but unfortunately it's piece of crap. I went through couple of them now and I like compactness of lee and leverage but ram has so much play in it now it's crazy. I am considering getting this Lyman press to replace my Lee, I do like open front for punching gas checks.

[@freerange1776]

This powder thrower is terrible. I purchased it to use for load development. Tried 4 different powders, trying to throw 3.0 - 6.0 gn. It is so inconsistent, it’s all over the place with over 1gn variation every throw. The handle binds because it’s poorly machined, and the powder chamber has no nut or wrench flats so it comes loose and can’t be tightened. The o-ring in the chamber traps powder. The only thing I liked was the ability to remove the body without unscrewing it from the stand. I returned it, I couldn’t make it work after multiple cleanings, multiple powders, various tap, tap-tap etc techniques. It’s junk.

[@ssswdon]

I am guessing you hand prime or are there option for installing primers...

[@robertteller6928]

Will this Lyman Brass Smith Ideal press accept RCBS, Hornady shell plates? Great review!

[@jillbluerei4806]

Nope. The threads are directly on the cast iron, not via a removable bushing. :-(

[@SCTaylorTX]

‘Nother good video on a new press!

[@Ultimatereloader]

Thanks Scott!

[@Matias-tt7zh]

Hello, this machine has to put the primer?

[@Xlatty]

I am looking for a template for the mounting holes for this press, for something I am working on here. I already contacted Lyman. Wish some of the press manufacturers would include drilling templates in their instruction manuals. Seems to be a nice press.

[@reefgratos2035]

Did you just add the bullet without adding the primer and the powder?

[@Falkon620]

Gavin- you planning on doing run-out/concentricity measurements on this and the other new Lyman presses? I'm in the market for a new single stage and looking to compare these to the rock chucker and other similar presses.

[@Ultimatereloader]

Good idea!

[@a.k.4363]

Great video!!

[@ssswdon]

I just purchased one and it seems very tight at the top of the stroke

[@leefeatherston7014]

hi Gavin it's great one for New people just getting into reloading thanks again 👏👍

[@Ultimatereloader]

Yep, good call on that!

[@RakeshKumar-iu3cn]

9x22 mm dies are available and plastic green wads are also required?

[@boricuaarecibo9259]

I ordered this press its coming tomorrow 7/26/21 along with a depriming die I want to be able to deprime than dry tumble than do everything else on my dillon XL750. I also will pull bullets with my RCBS bullet puller. I was wondering how the spent primers make it into the spent primer cup... Is there some sort of shoot the spent primers go into or do they just free fall into the spent primer cup?

[@pogmarinefps]

Does it come with small and large primer cups to insert new primers?

[@kennethmurray9529]

What about primer seating?

[@michaspi]

Kenneth Murray Use a Lee or RCBS ram prime set.

[@franytat]

This is a monostation?

[@junmadrid2010]

Hi! Just wanted to know if the ram is supported well. Does it wiggle ? Is it loose like the Lee reloader press ? Would get one if you can give a good feedback. Thanks

[@Ultimatereloader]

No wiggle in mine!

[@dougi1967]

Mine no wiggle

[@bryco32]

Where is this manufactured?

[@Ultimatereloader]

The Brass Smith presses are all made in the USA!

[@bisonuberti]

Woody Sapper... I don't think you know what you are speaking of. Do some research before you make comments as such. The Lyman company has been around since the late 1800's. Lyman made this press even before the LEE company was born. Lyman late 1800's ... LEE 1958. Shoot lots and stay safe.

[@rudysadowsky8781]

I have the ideal press. What type of shell holders are used with this press

[@wayne3340]

Hi Rudy, I just bought the same press. It's great. I'm using a Lee shell holder, but I believe nearly any brand will fit.

[@nickjm37fordel1]

Would you consider showing your videos on The Reloaders Network instead of KZbin ?

[@michaelstann3390]

Okay I've been watching your videos for a little while. My father just got a whole bunch of books about reloading and also several containers of gunpowder. Now I need the actual equipment. What should I get for the budget-minded first-time reloader.? I would love to have a multi-stage Pres. But I'm sure you're going to say get a single stage. But what brand would you suggest?

[@GunFunZS]

I don't know what he would say, but I would say skip the training wheels. You will be so much happier with at least an auto indexing turret, and the money is almost the same. You are way more likely to stick with reloading if it doesn't take 4 times as long for no good reason. The learning process is the same, just take out the indexing rod.

[@GunFunZS]

FYI, I would suggest either Lee Classic 4 hole turret - the one which allows full length rifle. Or the Lee Loadmaster. I am very happy with the latter. Once you are reloading, you will probably notice deals on used equipment, and it is nice to have a single stage or two or a turret off to the side somewhere. That means you can keep your main press set up and do things like small runs, pull downs, etc. on the side press. The new lee entry level progressive is kinda neat, but it has a lot of plastic in it, and some kinda clumsy ergonomics. IMO I would skip it for the loadmaster, or stick with the long frame 4 hole turret. Get a good scale and some calipers. $15 Chinese digital calipers are more than good enough- several of the reloading companies have the most common model with their sticker on them for a mark up to $45, and it's a scam. Don't get a dodgy digital scale, or the weird lee scale. You need to be able to trust the reading.

[@michaelstann3390]

GunFun ZS man I really appreciate your advice. I was looking at that Lee 50th anniversary press. And thanks for the advice about the caliper and scale. I seriously can't wait to get started reloading. I've been saving brass for a while now. I'm about to buy a cleaning Tumblr just to get ready and get all my brass cleaned. Very exciting. Again thank you

[@michaelstann3390]

GunFun ZS hey I was just looking that up. The Lee 4 hole turret. That's not a bad price at all. I just glanced at one that was at Midway. A little over $100 is that correct? I'll have to look more into it but I think I might add that to my cart. LOL

[@GunFunZS]

This is the model I was talking about. leeprecision.com/4-hole-classic-turret-press.html Note the model number. Midway shows lee model numbers too. They offer a nearly identical press which is a little shorter and works great for 223 and pistol cases, but doesn't clear all rifle cases when rotating with the bullet. I mistakenly helped my friend get one of those used for 308 win, and it is annoying to place the bullet. Still WAY less annoying than the extra operations you have to do to for single stage. Each time you touch a thing, it takes a few seconds, and you have a chance to make a mistake. Fewer operations = higher quality, and seconds add up fast when you are doing things by the hundred or thousand.

[@woodysapper7]

Gavin what is the biggest piece of brass you can put in there....

[@Ultimatereloader]

3.7" COL.

[@woodysapper7]

Thanks will be looking for this press and as always like your reviews on products

[@uMalice]

How do I get a bench top like that? The channels in it would be great. Do you sell them?

[@Ultimatereloader]

James- I'm working on it!!!! (it's in Beta testing)

[@uMalice]

@@Ultimatereloader outsource that thing and sell it. That's how you monetize your site! Your products. I'm getting an inlinefab mount because of your vids.

[@PulverizerA]

Search T Track. It's cheap, readily available and been used forever in other applications.

[@idpropio1518]

Si estoy ahí al rato salgo

[@bobsch-gd6ze]

Wow, no primer installed and we have match perfect ammo....

[@richpalmisano1740]

"Ideal" for case operations.

[@SM-cg2dc]

Looks like you repainted the Lee C press. Lol. I’ll take one made in America and painted red. Does patents mean anything anymore???

[@Ultimatereloader]

Those patents have run out! :)

[@bisonuberti]

S M... I don't think you know what you are speaking of. Do some research before you make comments as such. The Lyman company has been around since the late 1800's. Lyman made this press even before the LEE company was born. Lyman late 1800's ... LEE 1958. And the other comment... Lyman Smith press is made in America. Shoot lots and stay safe.

[@michaspi]

S M The Lee C-press is made of aluminum with a steel ram. This Lyman is made of cast iron with a steel ram. Both are made in the United States.

[@AkA-me-Kenny2]

Looks like junk, sorry this wouldn't get a second look!

[@Ultimatereloader]

Wow dude- cast iron construction, nicely finished steel linkage, quality machining, orange powdercoat- you have an "interesting" definition of junk...

[@gt1man931]

I agree with Ron. But only because Lyman hasn't made a press that is made well enough to warrant buying in the last 20 years. They have shown nothing but poor quality, and poor quality control. Maybe they have made a turn, but I doubt it.

[@AkA-me-Kenny2]

gavintoobe I started out with a Lyman All American Turret press, the only short coming was the steel won the aluminum part wore out. A great press and I often ask Lyman to re introduce it back into their line-up. I then went to a "beefy" single stage and then to a "beefy" Turret press each one Lyman and all rather expensive! What I think Lyman may be doing, is trying to get new clientele into the sport with a cheaper line. I guess I shouldn't have knocked it but, why taut Beefy and size is better all these years, and now this piece of junk? Oops, there I did it again. I wager a guess no reloader will be satisfied for long!

[@wayne3340]

Wow.

[@joeleadslinger6138]

Overpriced piece of garbarge

[@malibulivin]

How is it garbage?

[@Ultimatereloader]

Yeah what ???

[@joeleadslinger6138]

Trevor M Lee press copy

[@malibulivin]

the build quality and materials used are far superior. I get the Lee position you make, but this is a better quality press all around.

[@joeleadslinger6138]

Trevor M says you