Pretty new to the reloading game but I am really enjoying it and continue to learn new things and improve my process. None the less I am currently using a buddies rock chucker but he is going to be moving real soon and I am under the gun now. I was looking at a Forster but the back order is a little on the long side, what about a big boss, or the rock chucker what are your opinions on the two, which would be the best choice?
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Hope no one poops on me for suggesting but I use a Hornady Lock-N-Load single stage. I like the fact that I never have any prep time setting up dies.
Also, I periodically check for concentricity and find everything to be running true on loaded rounds.
Hope no one poops on me for suggesting but I use a Hornady Lock-N-Load single stage. I like the fact that I never have any prep time setting up dies.
Also, I periodically check for concentricity and find everything to be running true on loaded rounds.
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You can't go wrong with any of the ones you named.Nearly everyone on here likes the CO-AX,but the ergonomics are really different.I also don't care for the universal shellholder.It does have other nice features.My main recommendation is any "O" frame press with compound linkage.I still use a Rock Chucker,even thou I have upgraded nearly everything else on my bench.Hope this helps, Lightman
You can't go wrong with any of the ones you named.Nearly everyone on here likes the CO-AX,but the ergonomics are really different.I also don't care for the universal shellholder.It does have other nice features.My main recommendation is any "O" frame press with compound linkage.I still use a Rock Chucker,even thou I have upgraded nearly everything else on my bench.Hope this helps, Lightman
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I vote for this... http://www.midwayusa.com/product/420765/lee-classic-loader-223-remington
Actually....no. Because then we would never get to go shooting.
I vote for this... http://www.midwayusa.com/product/420765/lee-classic-loader-223-remington
Actually....no. Because then we would never get to go shooting.
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How come a press hasn't come in and answered yet?
If all you want is a single stage press, I would get the Lee Classic Cast Breech lock single stage press, its cheap and a top notch press, and cheaper than most of the rest.
How come a press hasn't come in and answered yet?
If all you want is a single stage press, I would get the Lee Classic Cast Breech lock single stage press, its cheap and a top notch press, and cheaper than most of the rest.
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gijoetx, I use the Co-Ax, Lee Classic Cast Breech Lock, and Redding Big Boss II presses.
I can't say I prefer one over the others. All three have very good spent primer collection systems with the Co-Ax being the best, cleanest and most fool-proof of the three.
The Lee Classic Cast Breech Lock is a very heavy cast iron brute and a joy to use. It is leagues better than their price conscious Challenger line of presses.
The RCBS Rockchucker line of presses also has a proven track record of reliability and excellence. However, in my opinion, its spent primer collection system leaves much to be desired compared to the other presses.
I would speculate that if I were to load 20 rounds using the same components and dies on each of the presses and placed the 80 rounds in a bucket it would be difficult, if not impossible, to tell which rounds were loaded on which press.
Just my opinions. Good luck with your decision.
gijoetx, I use the Co-Ax, Lee Classic Cast Breech Lock, and Redding Big Boss II presses.
I can't say I prefer one over the others. All three have very good spent primer collection systems with the Co-Ax being the best, cleanest and most fool-proof of the three.
The Lee Classic Cast Breech Lock is a very heavy cast iron brute and a joy to use. It is leagues better than their price conscious Challenger line of presses.
The RCBS Rockchucker line of presses also has a proven track record of reliability and excellence. However, in my opinion, its spent primer collection system leaves much to be desired compared to the other presses.
I would speculate that if I were to load 20 rounds using the same components and dies on each of the presses and placed the 80 rounds in a bucket it would be difficult, if not impossible, to tell which rounds were loaded on which press.
Just my opinions. Good luck with your decision.
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I just mounted a Rock Chucker after ditching a Lee Classic Cast press, and totally satisified with the quality of the press, just using it feels sturdy. Its one of those things that after you use it for a couple days, you can tell the product is going to last a life time. I was also looking at the Big Boss II, and might have got that had I found it locally, but alas I had a gift card, and my local store had the Rock Chucker IV so it won out. I dont think you can go wrong with any of the presses you named, i dont think its worth waiting for the Co-Ax, i personally dont like the ergonomics of it
I just mounted a Rock Chucker after ditching a Lee Classic Cast press, and totally satisified with the quality of the press, just using it feels sturdy. Its one of those things that after you use it for a couple days, you can tell the product is going to last a life time. I was also looking at the Big Boss II, and might have got that had I found it locally, but alas I had a gift card, and my local store had the Rock Chucker IV so it won out. I dont think you can go wrong with any of the presses you named, i dont think its worth waiting for the Co-Ax, i personally dont like the ergonomics of it
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Think about the future ,you have already started reloading and it is a thing for you ,so why not go with a good or I should say one with the best reviews.
I started 4 years ago with the hornady single stage lock n load , but I wish I have gone with the forster , nothing wrong with the hornady ,I have done some good loads that will put me on the benchrest section BUT I never know when the RUN OUT will be off unless I checked every single one.
Now I reload for 12 calibers and with shellholders and lock n load inserts I have spent about 300$$$$$ .
I have just order a forster co ax , I know its kind of late but I can always sell my lock n load since I've got all inserts .
Think about the future ,you have already started reloading and it is a thing for you ,so why not go with a good or I should say one with the best reviews.
I started 4 years ago with the hornady single stage lock n load , but I wish I have gone with the forster , nothing wrong with the hornady ,I have done some good loads that will put me on the benchrest section BUT I never know when the RUN OUT will be off unless I checked every single one.
Now I reload for 12 calibers and with shellholders and lock n load inserts I have spent about 300$$$$$ .
I have just order a forster co ax , I know its kind of late but I can always sell my lock n load since I've got all inserts .
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Redding T-7 all the way. Holy shit, I could crush a bowling ball with this thing.
Redding T-7 all the way. Holy shit, I could crush a bowling ball with this thing.
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I don't have a whole lot of experience with different presses but for a few years I was using an old Hollywood Senior press and just recently bought a Forster Co-Ax and wow, what a difference! As Lightman stated, I too am not particularly fond of the universal shellholder but to each is own. Overall, A+ for the Co-Ax!
I don't have a whole lot of experience with different presses but for a few years I was using an old Hollywood Senior press and just recently bought a Forster Co-Ax and wow, what a difference! As Lightman stated, I too am not particularly fond of the universal shellholder but to each is own. Overall, A+ for the Co-Ax!
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I got started on a old Texan press, the runout was terrible. I ordered a CO/AX, I had to wait a few months. It it was well worth the wait. After owning it for a year I forgot about the long wait.
I have a buddy who is getting into reloading, I recommended him to order a CO/AX, then in the mean time buy a cheap Lee. He can learn the fundamentals, plus it never hurts to have a extra press or 3-6 laying around
I got started on a old Texan press, the runout was terrible. I ordered a CO/AX, I had to wait a few months. It it was well worth the wait. After owning it for a year I forgot about the long wait.
I have a buddy who is getting into reloading, I recommended him to order a CO/AX, then in the mean time buy a cheap Lee. He can learn the fundamentals, plus it never hurts to have a extra press or 3-6 laying around
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"...the LEE CLASSIC, for the money you can't beat it!"
We can't "beat it" (for common reloading) at any price. I understand some people are using the Classic Cast for bullet swaging, I sure wouldn't try much of that with my RC. But - I <span style="text-decoration: underline">would</span> swage with a Redding UltraMag or a Classic Cast IF I actually wanted to swage bullets, which I don't.
I see no effective difference between the RC and Big Boss. Or Lyman's, Hornady or the big Lee.
IF there was any demonstrable accuracy advantage to any brand or press model it would be published, advertized and reprinted all the time; there are no such claims. Different people are drawn to different features (or illusions) and many are willing to pay higher prices for what turns them on but the quality of the ammo produced will never care what color press it was made on.
"...the LEE CLASSIC, for the money you can't beat it!"
We can't "beat it" (for common reloading) at any price. I understand some people are using the Classic Cast for bullet swaging, I sure wouldn't try much of that with my RC. But - I <span style="text-decoration: underline">would</span> swage with a Redding UltraMag or a Classic Cast IF I actually wanted to swage bullets, which I don't.
I see no effective difference between the RC and Big Boss. Or Lyman's, Hornady or the big Lee.
IF there was any demonstrable accuracy advantage to any brand or press model it would be published, advertized and reprinted all the time; there are no such claims. Different people are drawn to different features (or illusions) and many are willing to pay higher prices for what turns them on but the quality of the ammo produced will never care what color press it was made on.
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