Any hood reloading press reviews?

[shoot4fun]

I'm not arguing against the Hood one bit. I still have a regular Hornady LNL single stage press for the things the Coax can't do.

Like an idiot, I sold my original Hood when I quit shooting short range BR.
The Coax is my go-to for most all loading chores except where the 223 case head is concerned. I hate resetting the jaws for the small case head to I do all that on the LNL.

 

[farmerjohn]

I have bought some of Matt's gear and I can attest to its quality. Would have no problem buying a press from him.

That's one of the reasons it's taking what feels to me forever to get get a new product out. I kid him about being OCD about details. I know for a fact that he's tried a dozen different stock protectors on his new rodholder/cleaning combo and still isn't happy with what hes using. But it works and it will out last me. He says he will start listening to me when I start outshooting him and I'm going to surprise him one of these days, like next week at Memphis....

 

[shoot4fun]

That's one of the reasons it's taking what feels to me forever to get get a new product out. I kid him about being OCD about details. I know for a fact that he's tried a dozen different stock protectors on his new rodholder/cleaning combo and still isn't happy with what hes using. But it works and it will out last me. He says he will start listening to me when I start outshooting him and I'm going to surprise him one of these days, like next week at Memphis....

Hope to see you there.

 

[foxguy]

Looking forward to seeing his press when completed.

 

[DngBat7]

So is good still making them? Or did he retire?

 

[Dusty Stevens]

So is good still making them? Or did he retire?

He hasnt made them in many years- like 15+ years. Scotty crawford was manufacturing them

 

[DngBat7]

So just picked up a used but great condition single ram hood press off eBay. For use with arbor press. With shipping and tax 275. Hope I got a decent price.

 

[memilanuk]

Use a Coax as long as I and do some of the things I ask a press to do. You'll find there are a few things a Coax just can't do. That is why there is always a O-Frame type press mounted on the bench next to the Coax.

I've been using a Co-Ax for a while... apparently not long enough

I don't consider it a sacred cow, by any means... but I am curious about what these things are that it can't do?

 

[shoot4fun]

I've been using a Co-Ax for a while... apparently not long enough

I don't consider it a sacred cow, by any means... but I am curious about what these things are that it can't do?

Sacred cow? I never did or will say that.
It has a hard time working well with my Larry Willis Collet Die for sizing the base to the belt on magnum brass.
Also, even though it likely would, I prefer pointing bullets on a screw in type press.
Lastly, swapping the jaws around for the 223 size case head stuff and then back to the large is, well, just a PITA. I use my trusty old single stage for that.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I am curious about what these things are that it can't do?

Go in a drawer. Be an arbor press at the same time. Click adjust the die without messing with the lock ring. Itll use long micrometer seaters too. Im sure theres more.

 

[shoot4fun]

Go in a drawer. Be an arbor press at the same time. Click adjust the die without messing with the lock ring. Itll use long micrometer seaters too. Im sure theres more.

I wouldn't dare want any other press for BR work at the range, long or short range, than a Hood.
And the longer micrometer seaters, while not normally a problem for me, can impede the handle's travel on a Coax.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I wouldn't dare want any other press for BR work at the range, long or short range, than a Hood.
And the longer micrometer seaters, while not normally a problem for me, can impede the handle's travel.

Ive never seen a coax at a match but see a hood on most every bench. And out of those that have a hood on the bench id say 90% have a coax at home.

 

[memilanuk]

It'll use long micrometer seaters too.

Upgrade the yoke on your Co-Ax. That issue has been solved for years, literally. Mine handles a Redding Comp seater for .338LM easily.

Click adjust the die without messing with the lock ring.

Fair enough... never been an issue for me, but to each their own.

Go in a drawer. Be an arbor press at the same time.

I'm sorry, I was referring to the comment about regular O-frame presses doing stuff that a Co-Ax can't. I used to have a Hood; ended up getting rid of it because it felt too awkward to me. Undersized as far as height for seating even my .308 Win rounds comfortably, and miserable for F/L sizing of any kind. For a BR sized case, I'm sure it's the cat's meow. I had heard that there was a larger size available?

 

[laveritt]

I use a Hood single ram press both at home and at the range or motel room.
Made the switch several years ago and never looked back. Bolted it securely to a
2x8 and clamp it to most any flat surface using 3 C-clamps. Works like a charm
and is adaptable to most any mounting situation encountered so far.

Try one - you won't be disappointed.

 

[foxguy]

I haven't used a Hood, Can it be used to bump shoulders back .001-.003 on BR sized cases?

 

[WillyTP]

I haven't used a Hood, Can it be used to bump shoulders back .001-.003 on BR sized cases?

Yes, no problem at all on BR and/or PPC size cases.

 

[WillyTP]

Ive never seen a coax at a match but see a hood on most every bench. And out of those that have a hood on the bench id say 90% have a coax at home.

There ya go again pushing me into the 1%’er club, no imperial wax and no need for the coax press either.....just sayin’

 

[laveritt]

I routinely bump back shoulders on a 6Dasher & 6PPC

 

[garandman]

Wilson seater / K&M press.

I'm never going back to Lee / RCBS / Forster, etc.

 

[farmerjohn]

Matt is almost there