Frankford Arsenal
Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press
$281.99
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Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press vs Lyman Brass-Smith Ideal C-Frame Single Stage Reloading Press
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Lyman Brass-Smith Ideal C-Frame Single Stage Reloading Press is cheaper at $99.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Which is better: the Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press or Lyman Brass-Smith Ideal C-Frame Single Stage Reloading Press?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Lyman Brass-Smith Ideal C-Frame Single Stage Reloading Press is the cheaper at $99.95.
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| Spec | Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press | Lyman Brass-Smith Ideal C-Frame Single Stage Reloading Press |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $281.99 | $99.95 |
| Brand | Frankford Arsenal | Lyman |
| Released | — | — |
| Press type | single stage, co-axial | single stage |
| Number of stations | 1 | 1 |
| RAM diameter (in) | — | 1 |
| Rounds per hour | — | — |
| Priming system | off-press, not integrated (separate priming tool required) | off-press, separate priming tool required |
| Frame material | cast iron with dual guide rods | cast iron frame, other components steel |
| Shellplate turret compatibility | universal dial-adjustable shell holder (no separate shell holders needed); 3 included interchangeable die blocks; free-floating co-axial die/shellholder alignment | standard 7/8-14 threaded dies and standard shell holders; 3-7/8 in. press opening accommodates cartridges up to 3.700 in. loaded length |
| Mounting footprint | bench-mount | compact bench-mount, central ambidextrous handle position |
Sources — Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press: frankfordarsenal.com (verified 2026-08-11). Lyman Brass-Smith Ideal C-Frame Single Stage Reloading Press: lymanproducts.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press and Lyman Brass-Smith Ideal C-Frame Single Stage Reloading Press?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Press type: Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press single stage, co-axial vs Lyman Brass-Smith Ideal C-Frame Single Stage Reloading Press single stage
- Priming system: Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press off-press, not integrated (separate priming tool required) vs Lyman Brass-Smith Ideal C-Frame Single Stage Reloading Press off-press, separate priming tool required
- Frame material: Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press cast iron with dual guide rods vs Lyman Brass-Smith Ideal C-Frame Single Stage Reloading Press cast iron frame, other components steel
- Shellplate turret compatibility: Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press universal dial-adjustable shell holder (no separate shell holders needed); 3 included interchangeable die blocks; free-floating co-axial die/shellholder alignment vs Lyman Brass-Smith Ideal C-Frame Single Stage Reloading Press standard 7/8-14 threaded dies and standard shell holders; 3-7/8 in. press opening accommodates cartridges up to 3.700 in. loaded length
- Mounting footprint: Frankford Arsenal M-Press Coaxial Single Stage Reloading Press bench-mount vs Lyman Brass-Smith Ideal C-Frame Single Stage Reloading Press compact bench-mount, central ambidextrous handle position