Buchanan Hand Press Review by UltimateReloader.com
Our friend Gavin Gear of UltimateReloader.com recently tested the nicely-crafted Buchanan Hand Press. This symmetrical, twin-lever tool can handle pretty much any sizing and/or seating task as it offers plenty of leverage — even for full-length case resizing. Crafted by Buchanan Precision Machine, this Hand Press has a central mount for the die on top with a conventional shell-holder at the bottom. There is a handy spent primer catcher, plus an optional Lock-N-Load die insert adapter. This press is well-built, but the $245.00 price is steep. You can buy FIVE Lee Hand Presses for the cost of this Buchanan.
You can see how this press works in this recent UltimateReloader video. Gavin demonstrates all the key functions, including decapping, sizing, and bullet seating. You can see that Gavin was impressed with this hand press, which is well-suited for loading at the range:
Gavin explains that the modern Buchanan Hand Press is based on a previous design: “This press is an evolution of an old press that has been out of production for years: the Huntington Industries Decker Hand Press. While it shares some of the basic design features, the Buchanan Precision Machine Hand Reloading Press takes quality and functionality to the next level. This press accepts standard shell holders, uses standard 7/8×14 dies (or dies with Hornady Lock-N-Load bushings as I showed in the above video), and has a COL capacity of 3 3/4″. Need to load 30-06 away from the bench? No problem, this press can handle it. Unlike other hand presses, this one stands by itself on a flat/level surface, and can be clamped to a bench in order to stay in one spot.”
For more details, check out the full Buchanan Precision Hand Press Review on UltimateReloader.com.
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That is different. And looks good.
I looked at the video and noted the demonstrator struggling with this press and it moving all over the place in the process. If you want to struggle with your press – vs mounting it to a bench at the range, like a Harrell, and using the bench to anchor the press – go for it. Seems very unfriendly to me.
can’t wait for the progressive model to debut .
What are the actual benefits over an arbour press?
Needs a wider base. Why do a video with brass so hard to size? Who cares about machine gun brass? Size some bolt action brass as a real example.
How about run out ? looks like slack can develop over time.
I own the new Buchanan hand press with their Hornady LNL die bushing to die locking system. I saw the write up on this and decided to give it a try as I also own an older HDS Compac Press that uses regular 7/8-14 dies and a Lee hand press utilizing their Breech-Lock bushing system. By far this new Buchanan is a big improvement in both mechanical advantage in sizing as well as an included small primer catch bottle,lacking in both the HDS and Lee. The Buchanan is machined aluminum and hardened guide rods with stainless toggle plates. There is no need for a bench when using the Buchanan as all functions are easily performed while sitting and operating off your lap. I utilize an RCBS primer seating die and LNL bushing. Primer seating depth is regulated by the RCBS lock ring attached to a LNL locked bushing for repeatable seating depth.. The added extra accoutrement is a nice Boyt canvas carry bag from Buchanan when purchased in their LNL option press. No issues and I have loaded 500 rounds since three days ago both 45 ACP,.308, and 30-30. FL sizing is simplified with the longer press arms and using your chest as a backstop for retaining your effort in sizing and retracting from your die.
why 245.00 had my lee hand loader for over 30 years now why buy that