**I've been busy and will be working on improving and adding to this thread periodically. Please continue to create threads based upon your experiences with the Corbin S Press. As I find them I will review then and add the pertinent threads to the master thread. Please make it a point to ask questions about this press or projectiles produced buy them in the appropriate thread until I get this one established and organized. Thanks for your patience.**
This thread is dedicated to topics surrounding swaging airgun slugs using the Corbin S Press. You will also find a lot of information about using Corbin airgun dies and Corbin built custom dies and punches, but since the S presses can be used to swage with other dies you may find some information about that as well. Be sure to peruse the categories, threads, and videos before posting questions here about the Corbin S Press. If you'd like to discuss older Corbin presses or the Corbin Hydro Press, please start that discussion in your own or another thread. Please note that a lot of the older information catalogued on the old Corbin site will discuss swaging jacketed bullet for centerfire cartridges. Understanding parts of that process will help you to learn more about swaging and some of the essential elements that apply to swaging airgun slugs. Some of the threads contained within this thread will speak more in depth to the details of swaging airgun slugs. Be patient. Swaging airgun slugs is gaining more traction now so information more specific to creating projectiles for use in our airgun hobbies and airgun shooting sports is in the works.
David Corbin has been manufacturing swaging dies and presses for at least three decades, thus setting the standard for swaging. This appears to have started as a niche venture that catered to competitive centerfire shooters and grew into something more substantial. Corbin Manufacturing supplies presses, punches, and dies for numerous commercial projectile manufacturers, small and large. They also manufacture and sell swaging setups for the hobbyist, competitor, professional shooter, and reloader. Thankfully they have gained enough of a demand to cater to the airgun market which is what this thread will focus upon. Below you will find information by way of links to AGN threads, YouTube videos, various resources on the new Corbin website as well as the legacy site (the old Corbin site).
General Information on the Corbin S Press:
"About the Corbin S Press" (blog from the Corbin website)
www.corbins.com
"Corbin Swaging Press Input" AGN thread by @Ezana4CE
www.airgunnation.com
"Corbin Swage Dies and Presses, David or Richard?" AGN thread by @Ezana4CE
www.airgunnation.com
"Corbin Vs Presslug" AGN thread by @ZekeZX10
www.airgunnation.com
"Anyone Using the Corbin Swage Kit?" AGN thread by @13brv3
www.airgunnation.com
"Corbin Swaged Pellets" AGN thread
www.airgunnation.com
"Anyone Using the Corbin Swage Kit?" AGN thread
www.airgunnation.com
"New Corbin Site" (AGN thread addressing general questions about swaging and the Corbin S Press when the company was in transitioning to new ownership Jan 2024)
www.airgunnation.com
Downloadable files on bullet swaging and the Corbin S Press (from the Corbin legacy site).
Instructions and Tutorials on the Corbin S Press:
"How to Use a Corbin S Press: A thread Geared Toward Beginners" AGN thread by @Ezana4CE
www.airgunnation.com
"Setting Up Your S Press" (video by Corbin Mfg & Supply Inc.)
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"Swedging (sp) Slugs From Start to Finish With Corbin S Press" (video courtesy of DeadLead Air DLA. I like his Corbin S Press videos)
"How we make PCP airgun bullets using the Corbin S-Press Swaging and Reloading Press" (video demonstration courtesy of Air Tanks Plus aka ATP)
Corbin S Press Produced Projectiles:
"Corbin X Punch Results" AGN thread by @woogie_man
www.airgunnation.com
Where to Purchase a Corbin S Press:
Corbin Manufacturing and Supply - White City, Oregon:
Corbin S Press (standalone press) https://www.corbins.com/shop/corbin-s-press-1
Corbin S Press (single caliber) Airgun Slug Kit https://www.corbins.com/shop/s-press-airgun-slug-kit-press-die-slicer-lead-lube-1578?page=5#attr=702
Pyramyd Air - Solon, Ohio:
Corbin S Press and Die Reviews:
www.airgunnation.com
www.airgunnation.com
This thread is dedicated to topics surrounding swaging airgun slugs using the Corbin S Press. You will also find a lot of information about using Corbin airgun dies and Corbin built custom dies and punches, but since the S presses can be used to swage with other dies you may find some information about that as well. Be sure to peruse the categories, threads, and videos before posting questions here about the Corbin S Press. If you'd like to discuss older Corbin presses or the Corbin Hydro Press, please start that discussion in your own or another thread. Please note that a lot of the older information catalogued on the old Corbin site will discuss swaging jacketed bullet for centerfire cartridges. Understanding parts of that process will help you to learn more about swaging and some of the essential elements that apply to swaging airgun slugs. Some of the threads contained within this thread will speak more in depth to the details of swaging airgun slugs. Be patient. Swaging airgun slugs is gaining more traction now so information more specific to creating projectiles for use in our airgun hobbies and airgun shooting sports is in the works.
David Corbin has been manufacturing swaging dies and presses for at least three decades, thus setting the standard for swaging. This appears to have started as a niche venture that catered to competitive centerfire shooters and grew into something more substantial. Corbin Manufacturing supplies presses, punches, and dies for numerous commercial projectile manufacturers, small and large. They also manufacture and sell swaging setups for the hobbyist, competitor, professional shooter, and reloader. Thankfully they have gained enough of a demand to cater to the airgun market which is what this thread will focus upon. Below you will find information by way of links to AGN threads, YouTube videos, various resources on the new Corbin website as well as the legacy site (the old Corbin site).
General Information on the Corbin S Press:
"About the Corbin S Press" (blog from the Corbin website)
About Corbin S-Press
www.corbins.com "Corbin Swaging Press Input" AGN thread by @Ezana4CE
Corbin Swaging Press Input
I’ve been contemplating acquiring one of these presses. I’m in no rush, but I think I’d like to start with .22 (or perhaps .30) and .357 calibers. I’m considering swaging and pouring my own slugs for practice and hunting. I’d likely like to learn to pour my own cores as well. In the meantime...
www.airgunnation.com "Corbin Swage Dies and Presses, David or Richard?" AGN thread by @Ezana4CE
Corbin Swage Dies and Presses, David or Richard?
Let me preface this post by saying I am totally green to swaging. I have zero experience. My only exposure is via YouTube videos, AGN posts, and reading information posted on the internet. With that said, I have come across a couple of names concerning swaging slugs. The one I have encountered...
www.airgunnation.com "Corbin Vs Presslug" AGN thread by @ZekeZX10
Corbin vs Presslug
Has anyone used both these presses and can offer any insight/comparison?
www.airgunnation.com "Anyone Using the Corbin Swage Kit?" AGN thread by @13brv3
anyone using the Corbin swage kit?
Greetings, I'm thinking of ordering the Corbin "KIT-2SP" http://www.swagedies.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CBST&Product_Code=KIT-2SP&Category_Code=Airgun Is anyone using this for airgun slugs? I'd like to know how well it works from an actual user if possible. Thanks, Rusty
www.airgunnation.com "Corbin Swaged Pellets" AGN thread
Corbin swaged pellets
Has anyone did any accuracy testing on pellets they have swaged using the CORBIN swage dies? I'm thinking of making the plunge for my 25 cal PCP.
www.airgunnation.com "Anyone Using the Corbin Swage Kit?" AGN thread
anyone using the Corbin swage kit?
Greetings, I'm thinking of ordering the Corbin "KIT-2SP" http://www.swagedies.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CBST&Product_Code=KIT-2SP&Category_Code=Airgun Is anyone using this for airgun slugs? I'd like to know how well it works from an actual user if possible. Thanks, Rusty
www.airgunnation.com "New Corbin Site" (AGN thread addressing general questions about swaging and the Corbin S Press when the company was in transitioning to new ownership Jan 2024)
New Corbin Site
This week I've noticed that Dave Corbin appears to be transitioning from the old disjointed site to a newer, refreshed, and more intuitive website. Anyone else seen this? Apparently the company is under new ownership. Not sure when the switch occurred. https://www.corbins.com/ Owners and...
www.airgunnation.com Downloadable files on bullet swaging and the Corbin S Press (from the Corbin legacy site).
Instructions and Tutorials on the Corbin S Press:
"How to Use a Corbin S Press: A thread Geared Toward Beginners" AGN thread by @Ezana4CE
How to Use a Corbin S Press - A Thread Geared Toward Beginners
**THIS THREAD IS A WORK IN PROGRESS.** If you stumbled across this thread and you're unfamiliar with the Corbin S Press or don't know what swaging is, listen to Dave Corbin explain the basics of bullet swaging and swaging airgun slugs. Also take some time to click some links below. Air Gun...
www.airgunnation.com "Setting Up Your S Press" (video by Corbin Mfg & Supply Inc.)
"Swedging (sp) Slugs From Start to Finish With Corbin S Press" (video courtesy of DeadLead Air DLA. I like his Corbin S Press videos)
"How we make PCP airgun bullets using the Corbin S-Press Swaging and Reloading Press" (video demonstration courtesy of Air Tanks Plus aka ATP)
Corbin S Press Produced Projectiles:
"Corbin X Punch Results" AGN thread by @woogie_man
Corbin X-Punch results
Went out today with NDwind and did some shooting to get our new Zulus scopes working. But while there we were also testing the Corbin X-Punch slugs. These slugs were made in a 218 die set and with a weight of 30 grains. The test rifle was my RAW HM1000X shooting these slugs at 940 fps. The...
www.airgunnation.com Where to Purchase a Corbin S Press:
Corbin Manufacturing and Supply - White City, Oregon:
Corbin S Press (standalone press) https://www.corbins.com/shop/corbin-s-press-1
Corbin S Press (single caliber) Airgun Slug Kit https://www.corbins.com/shop/s-press-airgun-slug-kit-press-die-slicer-lead-lube-1578?page=5#attr=702
Pyramyd Air - Solon, Ohio:
Presses | Pyramyd AIR
Shop Presses and find great prices for your next adventure! At Pyramyd, you’ll get fast free US shipping and expert services.
www.pyramydair.com
Corbin S Press and Die Reviews:
Corbin Manufacturing & Supply Inc.
Corbin Manufacturing & Supply Inc. is now under new ownership. They've updated and streamlined their website. You can now signup for an account with Corbin and it will keep track of your shopping cart, orders, payments, shipping, your wishlist, etc. On the site you will see that they now offer...
www.airgunnation.com Corbin Manufacturing Rocks!
Some of you may have seen the post Woogieman posted. He was over to my place swaging 22 slugs last Friday. He posted some pictures of his handy work. Someone said they noticed some flashing on the bases. I called Corbin Monday and talked with Kelly. I explained what was going on. He agreed...
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