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The Redding Big Boss Pro-Pack is the kind of starter package that doesn't feel like a starter package. Instead of cramming the box with throwaway accessories, Redding built this kit around one of the most respected single-stage presses on the market and paired it with real, usable tools. It's aimed squarely at folks loading magnum and large-capacity rifle cartridges, and everything inside is chosen to get you turning out quality ammo without a second shopping trip for the basics. Keep in mind the dies and shell holder are the one thing you'll pick up separately to match your caliber.
The heart of this kit is the Big Boss single-stage press, and it earns the "Big" in its name. It's built on a heavy-duty cast-iron O-frame with a 36-degree offset that keeps the case mouth in view and gives your hands room to work. The 1-inch diameter ram and generous 3-13/16 inches of usable stroke, paired with a 4-1/2 inch frame opening, mean long belted magnums and oversized cases like the .338 Lapua slide in and out without a fight. A "Smart" primer arm swings into position during the stroke and tucks away when you're not seating primers, and a primer catcher is included. The press accepts standard 7/8"-14 dies right out of the box and will take 1-1/4"-12 dies with the bushing removed.
Round out the press and you've got a Model 2 balance beam scale that's known for being accurate and dependable, a heavy-duty powder trickler for dialing charges right to the grain, and a pad-style case lube kit with Imperial case lube. The Model 18 case prep kit brings the brushes and accessory handle for cleaning fired brass, and a deburring tool handles chamfering and deburring case mouths. A powder funnel and a Hodgdon reloading manual finish it off, so you've got load data and the hands-on tools sitting on the bench together.
This is a load-for-life kind of setup. The cast-iron frame isn't going anywhere, and the press shares its frame with the Big Boss II, so you're buying into a proven platform that rewards careful handloaders for years.
No. This kit is sold without dies and without a shell holder, so you'll match those to the specific caliber you plan to load. The press accepts standard 7/8"-14 dies out of the box, and will also take 1-1/4"-12 dies with the bushing removed.
Yes, that's exactly what it was built for. The heavy cast-iron frame, 1-inch ram, and 4-1/2 inch opening give you the clearance and rigidity to size long belted magnums and large-diameter cases like the .338 Lapua without flex. It handles full-length sizing and case forming jobs with ease.
This kit uses the original Big Boss press, which shares the same frame, 1-inch ram, 3-13/16 inch stroke, and 4-1/2 inch opening as the Big Boss II. The main difference is the spent primer collection system found on the Big Boss II. The Big Boss here uses the Smart primer arm and an included primer catcher.
It's a solid foundation for someone starting out, since it bundles the core tools needed to build a loading bench around a press you won't outgrow. The scale, trickler, case prep tools, and manual let you get going once you add dies for your caliber. The cast-iron build means it'll serve you for decades rather than a season.
| UPC | 611760400001 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 40000 |
| Shipping Weight | 25.9 |
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