the strong mount is nice and stable. front is bolted through the bench into the metal frame of the bench. the back ones have a block of wood under for extra support. I bought the strong mount that works with either the 550 or 650. its apparently 3 inches higher than the one thats just for the 650. Happy i got this one as i think the lower would have been a bit too low for me.
On the other end of the bench i’ve got a forster co-ax on one of the quick release mounts from inline fabrications which is very similar height.
I use a drafting desk chair so i can sit pretty high at it or its at the right height for standing.
Yeah, I played around with the concept, just to see how it would go, but I’ve never had one stuck for real until just now. I was quite happy about it LOL. I didn’t want to get one stuck intentionally, but this gave me a chance to go through the motions. Have all tools on hand, so it was pretty neat to put training so to speak into practice.
The beast is installed! RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme in, RCBS Partner Press out (@AusTac). Now I can be civilised and not need to borrow mates press that takes 1-1/4"x12 thread. Yeah!
Looks very unused be honest. Had some rust spots on the handle shaft and primer arm, like tiny little specs. Quick wipe with steel wool and that was that. Suspect it wasn’t used much at all.
My old man was a mechanical engineer… And I get told off when he drops by, runs a finger over equipment in the man cave and says, why is this not oiled! Been bread into me LOL