What press/presses to keep
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danny
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I'm a Co-Ax user with two on hand, and very satisfied with them. The Rockchucker is better though if you're doing any heavy FL sizing or case-reforming though. I did a 3-way test of the RC Supreme v Co-Ax v the then new RCBS Summit Press some years ago using a collection of hard to size 7X57 brass.
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danny
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I have 8 presses mounted. Really use two on a regular basis. The oldest (for me) is an RCBS A4
The newest was really a surprise to actual quality and certainly the strength of the build. A Lee Cast Iron. This is one solid press. A contest of pure strength between that Lee, the A4, and an original Hollywood Gun Shop Senior, would be interesting. 2 Summits get the most use.
The presses themselves have zero to do with the accuracy of the produced reloads. But I just like presses, have plenty of room, and use what is the most convenient for me.
Also on what I’m reloading. Really only load BR’s now so the summits are perfect. The 3 monster’s I named are capable of f/l sizing anything that fits. Don’t know how anyone could break them. Don’t reload them but I think that Lee will fit a 50 cal. Probably the most massive press sold today. Was a real shocker for me as for whatever reason I never considered Lee as much more than a starter press.
The newest was really a surprise to actual quality and certainly the strength of the build. A Lee Cast Iron. This is one solid press. A contest of pure strength between that Lee, the A4, and an original Hollywood Gun Shop Senior, would be interesting. 2 Summits get the most use.
The presses themselves have zero to do with the accuracy of the produced reloads. But I just like presses, have plenty of room, and use what is the most convenient for me.
Also on what I’m reloading. Really only load BR’s now so the summits are perfect. The 3 monster’s I named are capable of f/l sizing anything that fits. Don’t know how anyone could break them. Don’t reload them but I think that Lee will fit a 50 cal. Probably the most massive press sold today. Was a real shocker for me as for whatever reason I never considered Lee as much more than a starter press.
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If you have the room consider keeping them all. I have a Huntington A2 that I devote to sizing as it is a massive press. I have 2 additional single stage presses, a turret press and a progressive press that I devote to handguns. I set up the dies in sequence on the single stage presses so I can batch load. I use the turret press for Lee Factory Crimp Dies of various calibers. I have an 8 foot bench.
I find multiple presses to be somewhat annoying as the dimensions from the bottom of the die lock ring to the shell holder can vary quite a bit leading to adjusting lock rings everytime I switch presses. Having one press at home, another to travel started to make me crazy.
So I downsized’ I have one for magnums permently mounted while another ( rcbs rs) that I use c clamps to mount to any table or picnic bench for the BR.
So I downsized’ I have one for magnums permently mounted while another ( rcbs rs) that I use c clamps to mount to any table or picnic bench for the BR.
We had quite a few presses, as well as some reloading equipment that was left for me.
I sold just about everything I didn't use on eBay, including my first press, a CH single stage press.
I have two Dillon 550 presses set up and was using a Spat-T, and on a whim, I decided I wanted a new press and bought a Redding T-7, and sold that Spar-t. As a matter of fact, I sold the Spat-T before I received the new T-7.
I regret selling that Spar-T.
But if you have a couple of the same kind of press, I'm sure there's a buyer in wait.
I sold just about everything I didn't use on eBay, including my first press, a CH single stage press.
I have two Dillon 550 presses set up and was using a Spat-T, and on a whim, I decided I wanted a new press and bought a Redding T-7, and sold that Spar-t. As a matter of fact, I sold the Spat-T before I received the new T-7.
I regret selling that Spar-T.
But if you have a couple of the same kind of press, I'm sure there's a buyer in wait.
danny
Silver $$ Contributor
Pretty much, even though I use one press, I would not want to be jumping around from one press to another as far as operations using dies are considered, and for the same reason. I would probably use one press for sizing, seating, etc., and a second for decapping, maybe another press for something other than sizing or seating. At worst, I might use two presses for seating and sizing, with certain guidelines in play. That means, I might set up two presses for sizing and seating, but the dies would be set up for each press and the operations and dies would remain dedicated to the certain press.
Danny
Keep the Rockchucker. Use it for the dirty work (or the hard work like cse forming. Heck, make it a dedicated decapping station for your cases before cleaning. Keep the Coaxials for loading ammo.
If it doesn't all fit then either build a larger bench or move the Rockchucker into the garage with the brass tumbling gear.
If it doesn't all fit then either build a larger bench or move the Rockchucker into the garage with the brass tumbling gear.
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Bat Rastard
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I have a similar RC, those are the original, AFAIK. I have only used a Co-Ax a couple times, but would consider getting one some day. I really like the RCBS Summit though. Bench is slightly messy as I'm rebuilding a T5 transmission.
DISCLAIMER: I have modified the RC so that I can decap, but not use the primer tool, I use a PMA hand primer tool. You can see how much longer, not to mention the size of the ram on the Summit. The Summit is also modified so that it can decap also, and that is what I normally use to decap.
I'm sure you also love seeing Leupold spelt Leopold, Hodgdon spelt Hodgson,...
danny
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I am still looking for the mythical Leopold scopes.... I'm also still trying to figure out what a "varmit" is.
Danny
danny
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I agree here. I primarily use the Forster Co-Ax and often heard claims about the strength of the press, so when there was no .22-250 brass to be bought, I went ahead and used the press when I wanted to reform .308 to .22-250. I did not have good results. I went to my Lee Classic Cast for that. This does not mean that I view the Co-Ax poorly. On the contrary, it is my press of choice, however, I do not think that it is the press to go to for case forming.
Danny
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