After 40+ years of reloading I finally bought a co ax. I have seven other press ranging fri small Sinclair to Ammo master II. Why did I wait so long! This press is like a Ferrari compared to a VW bug!! If you don't have one on your wish list , put it there. It is truly a precision machine, absolutly no loose fitting or mis- aligned parts. As my grandson would say "It's the Bomb"! JVON
Forester Co-Ax
- Thread starter Jeff Von Rosenberg
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yep I really like mine. So smooth in sizing cases. NO shell holders for every caliber you load for either
Goatsnguns
Gold $$ Contributor
I got a Co-Ax about 6 months ago, as I was having pain in my shoulder using my Rock Chucker, (Dr says I need a new shoulder), and no more pain! I love it, so much easier and a shorter stroke. Also my reloads have less runout. I figure it has saved me about $30,000.00 in medical costs, at least for awhile…LOL.
Gary
Gary
Rambozo said:
I got a prototype shell holder jaw housing from a guy on Snipershide, the springs are captured, I thought he was gonna start selling them but hasn't as of yet. I also installed a larger spent primer catch cup(small peanut butter jar).
Medic505
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I've had mine so long it says Bonanza on it. I would recommend buying a set of springs. They are cheap and believe me, panic can and will set in if you lose one two days before a big match . Been there done that. Also if you don't have the short throw handle I'd recommend one of those also. I still have a rockchucker and use it every now and then, some things are just easier to do on it. But, I wouldn't load match ammo on anything but a Co-Ax.
Joe R
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Gary,
You are a smart fellow. Many people often don't consider the wear and tear on the body of some of the tools we commonly use. I chose a Gracey neck shaver because it became quickly apparent to me that the little hand held neck turners had a very high hidden cost. Wear and tear on hands and wrist.
Another area that people overlook is the computer mouse that most of you are using right now. The wrist was never intended to perform fine motor tasks and because of it many people undergo wrist surgery every year. Yet there is a very inexpensive solution. I have been using a Wacom pen since 1994, and my wife recommends it to many of her patients that complain of wrist pain, but many employers don't provided for their employees. It's very simple to see the difference try signing your name with a mouse, you know what it looks like with a pen.
http://www.wacom.com/en/us/creative/intuos-pen
By the way, yes I have a co-ax also and like it a lot.
Goatsnguns
Gold $$ Contributor
Joe,
You are right as rain. Too bad the youngsters don't realize what they have to look forward to when they reach retirement, they might take better care of themselves. The good Lord does have a sense of humor….by the time you can afford it you can't do it…..HA! I realized something was wrong after I'd processed about 2000 223 rounds of range brass. I went to my ortho guy to have him check my rotator cuff….he said I don't have one, and want's to replace my joint with a "Reverse Joint". I think I'll tough it out for a few more years, too many rifles to work up loads for. He did replace both knees and I am very happy with that, but I understand that shoulder replacement is another thing. Thanks for the info on the Pen.
Gary
You are right as rain. Too bad the youngsters don't realize what they have to look forward to when they reach retirement, they might take better care of themselves. The good Lord does have a sense of humor….by the time you can afford it you can't do it…..HA! I realized something was wrong after I'd processed about 2000 223 rounds of range brass. I went to my ortho guy to have him check my rotator cuff….he said I don't have one, and want's to replace my joint with a "Reverse Joint". I think I'll tough it out for a few more years, too many rifles to work up loads for. He did replace both knees and I am very happy with that, but I understand that shoulder replacement is another thing. Thanks for the info on the Pen.
Gary
I had one for about 4 months. I could never get used to it. It felt awkward loading cases and bullets into it. I probably spilled more powder out of cases in the short time I had it than I have in over 30 years of reloading. So, I sold it and bought a Redding T-7. Runout is as good and I'm very comfortable with the press.
Not saying they aren't good presses because they are. I just prefer having the handle to the side and not directly overhead.
Not saying they aren't good presses because they are. I just prefer having the handle to the side and not directly overhead.
Wonder if that is my issue too? Tried Redding body die and shoulder bump was very inconsistent. But use my standard FL die or my bushing FL die and shoulders are within 0.0005" of each other. This is using save lube and everything.
I tried using the priming feature on the press and was not seating primers deep enough. Had light strikes. Changed to 21st hand primer tool and no issues
I tried using the priming feature on the press and was not seating primers deep enough. Had light strikes. Changed to 21st hand primer tool and no issues
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