I dont need a new press...
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Raythemanroe
Bullet Whisperer
Doesn't Harrell's have them?
Ray
Ray
I know one man's experience is only that, so mull it over and make a choice that works for you.
In maybe 1991 or thereabouts I had a Co-Ax that I could not get to produce straight ammo. It was well made and a pleasure to use, but in the end I sold it to a friend who also complained he couldn't get it to produce straight ammo.
After the initial issues with the Summit, I have been producing straight ammunition regularly. It could be any number of factors, but the one factor that is either a feature or a detraction depending on your way of seeing things is that the Summit uses threaded in dies where the Co-Ax used a specific type of lock ring to hold the die in the press. I think I get better consistency with the threaded in dies.
I would choose the Summit again over the Co-Ax having used both.
In maybe 1991 or thereabouts I had a Co-Ax that I could not get to produce straight ammo. It was well made and a pleasure to use, but in the end I sold it to a friend who also complained he couldn't get it to produce straight ammo.
After the initial issues with the Summit, I have been producing straight ammunition regularly. It could be any number of factors, but the one factor that is either a feature or a detraction depending on your way of seeing things is that the Summit uses threaded in dies where the Co-Ax used a specific type of lock ring to hold the die in the press. I think I get better consistency with the threaded in dies.
I would choose the Summit again over the Co-Ax having used both.
michaelnel
Old and In The Way
Midway sucks. They are constantly out of stock on most things I check them for. Precision Reloading, on the other hand, has the Summit in stock, $209.95.
I have honestly not tried Scott's press, but i have tried the Harrells version.
Along with most single stage presses on the market.
And i honestly believe that the best single stage presses for threaded dies, that are available comes from Germany.
In terms of precision and consistency, product quality for that sake.
At least to my findings nothing can quite compare to the Präzipress,.
My Co-ax's and the Harrels turret i was using previously, along with some older ones, have all been replaced.
The only presses i have left is one of the smaller and one of the bigger version, and 2 of Johns Hydro bullet seaters.
Only reloading for rifles and in not too big quantities, so for me it is the perfect setup.
The option for using 1 1/4 -12 threaded dies is also something that i needed, and witch the Co ax could'nt provide.
The whole press except for the bushings used are manufactured in house, machined of high quality steel billets, on some serious CNC machinery, tempered, finished and assembled by hand with excellent QC.
They are not very economical or light weight though.
My heavy press weighs 38 pounds, and requires a sturdy bench.
And the price can be a bit hard to swallow for some.
For anyone interested to take a peak, it's in German though and Google translate don't quite manage to do a proper job.
http://www.turban-cnc.de/index.php?article_id=6
Along with most single stage presses on the market.
And i honestly believe that the best single stage presses for threaded dies, that are available comes from Germany.
In terms of precision and consistency, product quality for that sake.
At least to my findings nothing can quite compare to the Präzipress,.
My Co-ax's and the Harrels turret i was using previously, along with some older ones, have all been replaced.
The only presses i have left is one of the smaller and one of the bigger version, and 2 of Johns Hydro bullet seaters.
Only reloading for rifles and in not too big quantities, so for me it is the perfect setup.
The option for using 1 1/4 -12 threaded dies is also something that i needed, and witch the Co ax could'nt provide.
The whole press except for the bushings used are manufactured in house, machined of high quality steel billets, on some serious CNC machinery, tempered, finished and assembled by hand with excellent QC.
They are not very economical or light weight though.
My heavy press weighs 38 pounds, and requires a sturdy bench.
And the price can be a bit hard to swallow for some.
For anyone interested to take a peak, it's in German though and Google translate don't quite manage to do a proper job.
http://www.turban-cnc.de/index.php?article_id=6
Don't sweat it. Expensive equipment is not necessary for everyone. Simply knowing one's equipment is the key factor. I sold all my expensive equipment years ago. I don't like presses that utilize cam-over. I was so happy when Lee started making the breechlock presses, Challenger (2nd version) and Classic. They're simple, very strong and no bs. Just remember reloading is not rocket science.
CatShooter
RegionRat said:
Yeah... what he asked. If it has cam-over, you don't have to use it!
I use collet dies so I don't like camover. I have better feel/control without it. If I were using bushing dies, I'd be ok with camover.
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