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Best all around Single Stage press?

afret said:
It's great to have an expensive showpiece press. I might splurge and get one of them one of these days but I wonder how much of a significant difference it makes over a less expensive press? I used this pretty inexpensive Lyman press which I think was under $100 before shipping and tax to size cases and seat bullets for my .223 bolt gun several months ago. I used a Redding S full body die and a Redding micrometer seater.

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Went to the range and shot these 5 shot groups at 100 yards. The aggregate was well into the teens.

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They are not showpieces and I explained their advantages. As to accuracy, I have shot the smallest 1000 yd groups I ever have loading ammo with them. Four IBS screamer groups this year. Now the press is only part of the equation, but since I measure every case after sizing and will size again if needed, the Prazi saves a lot of time by eliminating the vast majority of the rework. If you need pics, here are 10-shot groups at 1000 yds. One is a little over 4" and the other is a little under 4".

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wkdickinson said:
I am amazed no one has mentioned the Forster COAX. I know people have varying views about the COAX, but I think most of the people who view them negatively have never actually owned and used one. The convenience of simply slipping one die out and another one in, without any adjustment, is by itself a huge plus!
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Well, the Co-Ax is not cheap and many can't or won't spring for it, so they instead beat up on those that have, trying to turn having less into a virtue, or trying to force others down to their level.

Danny
 
JimPag said:
Even though I am not too fond of RCBS presses, this particular RS press has probably resized more rifle rounds than any other single stage press in existence. This exact press can be found on page 111 in The Book of Rifle Accuracy. Tony just decided that it was time to hang it up after shooting in the benchrest game since 1979 and decided to sell me everything that he owned including his motorhome. I was honored that I was the one he sold everything too and he was so relieved that I bought every single thing from him so his two daughters didn't have to be burdened with the stuff when he passes on. I got to spend time with him 3 weeks ago and this past Monday. He told me that he shoots between 15-20K rounds every year. That didn't include what his wife use to shoot. Unfortunately Faye passed away in July of 2019. He said that she hated to practice but he would be at the range almost everyday. It's really sad when someone this great in the benchrest community has to hang it up. He told me a dozen times, "I've had a good run but now it's time to stop". Best of luck to you Tony in your future endeavors. PS: Please do not ask me to sell any of his things. I have no intention at the moment to sell anything. I haven't even picked up all the stuff at his house and I've brought back two loads with one to go in 2 weeks. If and when I do I will list it on this site. Thanks.
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This is worthy of a separate post.
 
JimPag said:
Even though I am not too fond of RCBS presses, this particular RS press has probably resized more rifle rounds than any other single stage press in existence. This exact press can be found on page 111 in The Book of Rifle Accuracy. Tony just decided that it was time to hang it up after shooting in the benchrest game since 1979 and decided to sell me everything that he owned including his motorhome. I was honored that I was the one he sold everything too and he was so relieved that I bought every single thing from him so his two daughters didn't have to be burdened with the stuff when he passes on. I got to spend time with him 3 weeks ago and this past Monday. He told me that he shoots between 15-20K rounds every year. That didn't include what his wife use to shoot. Unfortunately Faye passed away in July of 2019. He said that she hated to practice but he would be at the range almost everyday. It's really sad when someone this great in the benchrest community has to hang it up. He told me a dozen times, "I've had a good run but now it's time to stop". Best of luck to you Tony in your future endeavors. PS: Please do not ask me to sell any of his things. I have no intention at the moment to sell anything. I haven't even picked up all the stuff at his house and I've brought back two loads with one to go in 2 weeks. If and when I do I will list it on this site. Thanks.
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Looking at the pictures, I see what appears to be an extended shell holder. Does it go up inside the die, or does it stop with the ram short of full stoke on the bottom of the die?
 
INTJ said:
They are not showpieces and I explained their advantages. As to accuracy, I have shot the smallest 1000 yd groups I ever have loading ammo with them. Four IBS screamer groups this year. Now the press is only part of the equation, but since I measure every case after sizing and will size again if needed, the Prazi saves a lot of time by eliminating the vast majority of the rework. If you need pics, here are 10-shot groups at 1000 yds. One is a little over 4" and the other is a little under 4".

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I may need your press guys number..
 
BoydAllen said:
Looking at the pictures, I see what appears to be an extended shell holder. Does it go up inside the die, or does it stop with the ram short of full stoke on the bottom of the die?
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The die is partially screwed in so when the ram is at the top of the stroke, the extended shellholder is at the bottom of the die.
 
I’ve owned the RC Supreme , Lee Classic Cast , and now a Co-Ax. I’m keeping the Co-Ax and just ordered a second one this past week from MidSouth for $369.00 plus shipping. Only reason for the new Co-Ax is I wanted the taller die clearance. I don’t know why because I don’t load for any long action cartridge anymore and will likely not in the future. It’s not like my current Bonanza Co-Ax using standard dies won’t load any long action. There’s nothing my 6.5 SAUM , 243 Win , or 7-08 won’t kill I’ll ever hunt. All the target stuff is short.
 
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