Full length sizing the 50 BMG
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Re: Full length sizing the 50 BMG
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Iamironman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is the Forster Co-Ax even capable of reloading 50 bmg? </div></div>
Uhhh.... No. Sorry, but I don't believe a Rockchucker has enough stroke for 50 BMG either. I'd look into a Redding Ultramag if I needed to load for a 50. It's the only one I can think of off-hand that can do the job, and I like Redding products. Never used one of their presses however, just the Forster.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Iamironman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is the Forster Co-Ax even capable of reloading 50 bmg? </div></div>
Uhhh.... No. Sorry, but I don't believe a Rockchucker has enough stroke for 50 BMG either. I'd look into a Redding Ultramag if I needed to load for a 50. It's the only one I can think of off-hand that can do the job, and I like Redding products. Never used one of their presses however, just the Forster.
Re: Full length sizing the 50 BMG
When I had a .50 I loaded on the RCBS Ammomaster. The LEE at that time got great reviews. You need a special press made for .50 BMG and be prepared to spend some cash on the RCBS. Fortunately now there are a lot more specialized tools for .50. When I was loading there wasn't a lot out there. Many days I regret it. I especially miss being able to load for $.30 a round!
When I had a .50 I loaded on the RCBS Ammomaster. The LEE at that time got great reviews. You need a special press made for .50 BMG and be prepared to spend some cash on the RCBS. Fortunately now there are a lot more specialized tools for .50. When I was loading there wasn't a lot out there. Many days I regret it. I especially miss being able to load for $.30 a round!
Re: Full length sizing the 50 BMG
The redding ultra mag doesn't have a long enough stroke to seat bmg bullets
the only ones out there that can handle the bmg are the
lee (best bang for your buck)
rcbs & hornady (both very similar)
dillon (newest on the scene)
corbin & walnut tree (both similar style and made by a pair of brothers)
hollywood (only turret)
old western (used to have one)
might have missed one
your going to have to get a dedicated press for the bmg
most tools for the bmg dont cross over into the sub calibers very well
The redding ultra mag doesn't have a long enough stroke to seat bmg bullets
the only ones out there that can handle the bmg are the
lee (best bang for your buck)
rcbs & hornady (both very similar)
dillon (newest on the scene)
corbin & walnut tree (both similar style and made by a pair of brothers)
hollywood (only turret)
old western (used to have one)
might have missed one
your going to have to get a dedicated press for the bmg
most tools for the bmg dont cross over into the sub calibers very well
Re: Full length sizing the 50 BMG
i dont think either press does 50 bmg ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kd185</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
lee (best bang for your buck)
rcbs & hornady (both very similar)
dillon (newest on the scene)
corbin & walnut tree (both similar style and made by a pair of brothers)
hollywood (only turret)
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+1
i use the RCBS , its alright , i broke it once reloading once fired junk , but it was replaced for free , pretty fast no questions asked
the lee uses different dies , only two presses i know use that thread pitch ( but i forgot the name of the other press , some cheap European model i think)
i wouldnt get the lee unless your going to limit yourself to lee dies
i think hornady make the best dies , unless you want Ch4d , which are also excellent
it really depends on your wallet and how much loading you expect to do , and components , that once fired machine gun brass takes allot of effort to resize, expand , deprime ,allot.
working with virgin magtech is the way to go , at least to me , I never tried that primed win brass , it might be good ?
i dont think either press does 50 bmg ?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kd185</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
lee (best bang for your buck)
rcbs & hornady (both very similar)
dillon (newest on the scene)
corbin & walnut tree (both similar style and made by a pair of brothers)
hollywood (only turret)
</div></div>
+1
i use the RCBS , its alright , i broke it once reloading once fired junk , but it was replaced for free , pretty fast no questions asked
the lee uses different dies , only two presses i know use that thread pitch ( but i forgot the name of the other press , some cheap European model i think)
i wouldnt get the lee unless your going to limit yourself to lee dies
i think hornady make the best dies , unless you want Ch4d , which are also excellent
it really depends on your wallet and how much loading you expect to do , and components , that once fired machine gun brass takes allot of effort to resize, expand , deprime ,allot.
working with virgin magtech is the way to go , at least to me , I never tried that primed win brass , it might be good ?
Re: Full length sizing the 50 BMG
Ponsness Warren makes one with an optional hydraulic add on kit too.
Ponsness Warren makes one with an optional hydraulic add on kit too.
Re: Full length sizing the 50 BMG
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nwsnowbum</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ponsness Warren makes one with an optional hydraulic add on kit too. </div></div>
you are correct
i forgot about that one
tenx makes one also now that i think about it
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nwsnowbum</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ponsness Warren makes one with an optional hydraulic add on kit too. </div></div>
you are correct
i forgot about that one
tenx makes one also now that i think about it
Re: Full length sizing the 50 BMG
I have the Lee it works fine...it's also well made and tuff like most Lee components.It comes with an adapter that allows you to reload most any other caliber too ( might not matter to you).Only other one I have seen first hand is the RCBS, also a good press but much more expensive.
I have the Lee it works fine...it's also well made and tuff like most Lee components.It comes with an adapter that allows you to reload most any other caliber too ( might not matter to you).Only other one I have seen first hand is the RCBS, also a good press but much more expensive.
