RCBS Rockchucker Supreme vs. Forster Co-Ax

[Ccrider]

So what are you sing Ares?

 

[Macropod]

Never had an issue with having to readjust the die using O rings under a seating die or LCD.

Amazing how well an index mark on the lock ring and the top of the press creates absolute repeatability..

 

[Fotheringill]

If you want spent primers going onto your floor, don't get a Rockchucker OR get an add on from "The German" for about $25.00. It works.

 

[WindSurgeon]

Just try Forster dies in your RC. I did not see a difference between the two presses in terms of run out or on target accuracy. The Forster handle seem awkward to me, but I did like not having to screw the die down every time I changed dies. Also I have the little primer catching cup velcro'd to the RC so the primers don't end up all over the carpet.

 

[PatMiles]

GOOD GAWDAMIGHTY what have I started!!!

 

[WillyTP]

What’s a latte?

 

[JFrank]

GOOD GAWDAMIGHTY what have I started!!!

Way to go PAT""
Always interesting to see which direction a thread goes " some sideways, some go in circles, and some just go straight down,
Of course there's always the Guffey effect as pictured below..

 

[muleman69]

I have had a Coax for many years that I use for my long range stuff and a Dillon for my pistol rounds. I decided I would like another press for decapping and bullet pulling etc. I got a rock chucker supreme and I don't like it so much. Its a pain in the rear to use dies in one press and then have to take off the lock ring and reset it for the other press. I really love my coax but I recently got one of those grip-n-pull bullet pullers and that is only thing I have found that will not work on a coax press. I second the notion that you may be going backwards. The coax is so much easier and convenient to use especially if you change dies a lot. FWIW, I don't care for that pullet puller either. It is too easy to leave marks on the bullet.

I was looking at those bullet pullers ,now I have changed my mind. What puller would you suggest. (I hate the hammers)

 

[Hunter2678]

Ive had a co-ax for 10 years now...got probably 20k+ reloads through it and its going strong. I have ZERO complaints with it and don't regret buying it new for $200. I never planned on shooting or owning tall magnums so its been great. Over the years I have stopped using it for seating on my target ammo and instead seating with a 21st Cent Hydro press. However, for hunting and plinking ammo it still does it all very competently.

 

[JFrank]

I have two of these presses $20 each from a garage sale. They are very smooth. I prefer to spend my hard earned $ on quality dies

 

[PatMiles]

Way to go PAT""
Always interesting to see which direction a thread goes " some sideways, some go in circles, and some just go straight down,
Of course there's always the Guffey effect as pictured below..

Just shoot me if I even start to have the Guffey effect!!!!

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Just try Forster dies in your RC. I did not see a difference between the two presses in terms of run out or on target accuracy. The Forster handle seem awkward to me, but I did like not having to screw the die down every time I changed dies. Also I have the little primer catching cup velcro'd to the RC so the primers don't end up all over the carpet.

“Bingo” That’s what I like about the Forster FL dies in my RC.
The decapping stem and expander button float in that die some with the little rubber washer on the stem where it locks down. The expander button sets up higher too, to do it’s work when the case neck is supported by the die. I’ve replaced the decapping stems in my Redding dies also with the Forster ones.

 

[David247]

I was looking at those bullet pullers ,now I have changed my mind. What puller would you suggest. (I hate the hammers)

I don't like the hammers either. I will start a new thread on pullers.

 

[Depart123]

“Bingo” That’s what I like about the Forster FL dies in my RC.
The decapping stem and expander button float in that die some with the little rubber washer on the stem where it locks down. The expander button sets up higher too, to do it’s work when the case neck is supported by the die. I’ve replaced the decapping stems in my Redding dies also with the Forster ones.

Interestingly, the Forster decapping assembly (the stem plus the holder that screws into the die body) fits the RCBS dies also.

I have a vintage (1968) RCBS 308 die that has damn near zero runout when used with out the decapping stem. I replaced the RCBS assembly with a Forster assembly for $16 and voila!, a match die.

 

[cw308]

I started reloading in the 80's , only press I own is the RockChucker Supreme , never gave me a problem .I also use a #17 O-Rong under the lock ring makes for easy on and off removes that binding while removing the slack in the threads and giving accurate reloads . It's my one and only press so it's l couldn't advise one way or the other but l love the RCBS RC .

 

[Matt in Virginia]

FWIW,
I have the following for single stage presses...

1. RCBS Rockchucker First Generation that was re-rammed at the factory. TIGHT!
2. RCBS A-4 Big Max in almost like new condition. Just wanted one...
3. German Turban Prazi Press. Nearly a $1k for manufacturing perfection.
4. Forster Co-Ax B2. MY first press from 2000... Learned on an RCBS Jr...
5. Forster Co-Ax B5. Too much time on my hands and a coupon with Brownells...

I have run a buddies Redding T7 and have no doubt I will be looking at one. Came close last month when they were $250 at Brownells with discounts and the sale. But why?

All that said. Why in the world would you go backwards to a Rockchucker from a Co-Ax? I would not even go to my Prazi over my Co-Ax... Your call.

Regards, Matt.

 

[HogWild]

What is it that you think the Co-ax lacks that you will gain with the RC?

 

[pertnear]

Do yourself a favor & upgrade to a MEC Marksman.

 

[Islanderflyer]

I bought a co-ax after reading about how great it was for years. The rock chucked was my first and only press for about 20 years. After using the co-ax for a year, I unbolted it from my reloading table. To me, the co-ax was difficult to insert and remove brass, it didn't have clearance on either side like the rock chucker has on the left. The handle position on the co-ax was in the wrong place for my arm and wrist. Finally, the universal shell holder on the co-ax was nice at times for the unusual cartridge that I didn't have a regular shell holder for, but it wasn't as fast to use for big batches as a normal rcbs type shell holder.

 

[INTJ]

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