I don't have room for a bench and full suite of gear. So I did the next best thing that may even be a better thing. I ordered a Buchanan hand press. If it's even half as nice as it looks it will be great.

https://buchananprecisionmachi...ding-press-with-case

And here's a good video report. I really like this guy's videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnVUXKdqHcs

I like portable stuff. Interested to read your experience once you have a chance to put it through its paces.

Nifty design. I wouldn't want to load a bunch of rounds on there, but some small batches wouldn't be bad.

LDB,
Look forward to the AAR. I am considering either this or Lee Hand Press to break into reloading now that I am retired. For a number of reasons, full bench mount is not an option for my situation. That being said, I am not sure that the reloading endeavors I envision justify the expenditure of this kit over cheaper Lee variant where those $s could then be recapitalized on primers, powder, etc…

Again thanks for sharing and please do update with your thoughts!

Godspeed and Good Hunting, Always

I have found that a SOLID bench/mount is required regardless of what kind of press you have.
I would start there.
I agree with starting with a simple LEE press/dies.

Ouch!
That press is pretty slick but man that looks like it would hurt every joint from the elbows down in short order. I can see seating and crimping, especially at the range, would be fantastic but sizing rifle brass with that looks painful. I think I’d want longer handles for that. It looks like it would tackle pistol brass with ease. Please let us know how it works for you.