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New press from Hornady
29 December 2015, 05:48
ted thornNew press from Hornady
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29 December 2015, 05:53
p dog shooterWell I don't think I well buy one.
29 December 2015, 06:17
ted thornNor will I
I have 3 presses and might add a 4th but I want to add a simple single
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29 December 2015, 06:25
Bill CooleyIt looks interesting but I have 2 Rock Chucker's under the bench now and I am to far down the blue road to change.
Bill
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29 December 2015, 08:24
The DaneAhh, the perfect solution to a problem i never had!
29 December 2015, 09:11
Idaho SharpshooterI WOULD like to have another press, but it will be an A4...
I have enough blue to last a lifetime.
29 December 2015, 15:43
jeffeossogood looking press, with an impressive window, and neat LNL features --
this is ford vs chevy vs dodge issue -- and most folks prefer what they drive over the others -- this is human nature in action .. "i have it, i prefer it, therefore it must be best" I've owned a few trucks - ford, dodge, chevy (and most post 1960 brands of GM trucks sold in the states) IH, and even a studebaker pickup .... know what? they ALL work in their designed mission ... though that mission may not be your mission, at the moment
Once you have the LNL feature on your press, and find out how easy die changes are, and consistent set, well, its pretty cool...
says the guy with
green , blue , and red on his bench ---
You know, like calibers, I like using the (rather biased) view of the correct tool for the job
heck, a press is cheaper than the guns it feeds .. just offering a different POV
29 December 2015, 18:18
JGRaiderquote:
Originally posted by The Dane:
Ahh, the perfect solution to a problem i never had!
Yep, along with that disappearing, melting, plastic tipped bullet discovery Hornady made.
29 December 2015, 18:29
Nyalubwequote:
Yep, along with that disappearing, melting, plastic tipped bullet discovery Hornady made.
Plastic tips melt and disappear .....who knew

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29 December 2015, 18:34
gabOK,
I own green, blue and red. There are a few more presses under the bench of various colors than I can currently use at one time.
Although this looks like a possible choice for someone who is past the point of "just getting started" but not yet to the need of a progressive, the $600+ price tag could be a non starter.
I wish Hornady good luck with this new venture as any and all innovation in our reloading community is a good thing.
Gary
29 December 2015, 20:10
LuckyduckerIf I needed another press (which I don't) I would look into this one. I think it will be a good seller.
Dennis
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29 December 2015, 21:04
dpcdI like it and I will get one because it is neat, certainly not because I don't already have 6 presses on my bench now. (OK one of them is a Lyman bullet sizer).
Now, as for blue stuff; I stay far, far away from those; they are way over hyped and hard to use.
29 December 2015, 21:07
Bill CooleyI wonder what the max usable dimension is? will it handle 470 NE or 450 3 1/4?
Just wondering.
Bill
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29 December 2015, 21:32
BNagelBuy it for a first timer press? You'd only know how to use it/appreciate the versatility if you already had something else first. Pass.
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29 December 2015, 23:42
jeffeossoPress list for 260. Who pays list? 40 bucks more than rcbs supreme and that has a horrible priming system
Primer upgrade is 80
The whole kit, with scale and books and all the stuff is 600
Not out of line with new presses, guys. But with quick change collet
I would have liked to have learned on this
30 December 2015, 00:27
JTEXMy rockchuckers are safe.
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30 December 2015, 00:49
DomLooks like similar to the Forster principal. With my Forster, I use the same shellholder, always, as it is built in, no variances in having to find and use same SH like on a Rockchucker, and a biggee, the floating dies are a tough act to follow on the Co-Ax.
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30 December 2015, 02:32
M16quote:
Once you have the LNL feature on your press, and find out how easy die changes are, and consistent set, well, its pretty cool...
I have a Forster Co-Ax. Who needs LNL? I won't be buying one.
30 December 2015, 02:52
dpcdEasy answer to that; I have both and will have more; why not? Even though I only use one at a time, sometimes I like to switch things out.
30 December 2015, 02:53
Bill Cooleyquote:
Originally posted by Dom:
Looks like similar to the Forster principal. With my Forster, I use the same shellholder, always, as it is built in, no variances in having to find and use same SH like on a Rockchucker, and a biggee, the floating dies are a tough act to follow on the Co-Ax.
Dom I went back and watched the video again and I don't think it has the same setup as Fosters I think it takes individual shell holders.
Bill
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30 December 2015, 02:56
Bill Cooleyquote:
Originally posted by dpcd:
I like it and I will get one because it is neat, certainly not because I don't already have 6 presses on my bench now. (OK one of them is a Lyman bullet sizer).
Now, as for blue stuff; I stay far, far away from those; they are way over hyped and hard to use.
If you have a used 550 I will pay the shipping to help reduce your clutter.

Bill
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30 December 2015, 04:57
dpcdGot rid of that (blue color) crap years ago and so did all my friends; all of us upgraded to Hornady progressives and never looked back. I do still have and use the powder measure. I like that. .
30 December 2015, 06:59
ted thornquote:
Originally posted by Bill Cooley:
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Originally posted by dpcd:
I like it and I will get one because it is neat, certainly not because I don't already have 6 presses on my bench now. (OK one of them is a Lyman bullet sizer).
Now, as for blue stuff; I stay far, far away from those; they are way over hyped and hard to use.
If you have a used 550 I will pay the shipping to help reduce your clutter.

Bill
I wouldn't have a 550 if it was given to me......I would sell it and buy a true progressive
.......I mean a third true progressive press
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30 December 2015, 16:47
Jiriquote:
Originally posted by M16:
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Once you have the LNL feature on your press, and find out how easy die changes are, and consistent set, well, its pretty cool...
I have a Forster Co-Ax. Who needs LNL? I won't be buying one.
I am another Forster Co-Ax happy user. Period.
30 December 2015, 18:02
ted thornquote:
Originally posted by Jiri:
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Originally posted by M16:
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Once you have the LNL feature on your press, and find out how easy die changes are, and consistent set, well, its pretty cool...
I have a Forster Co-Ax. Who needs LNL? I won't be buying one.
I am another Forster Co-Ax happy user. Period.
They are nice but literally do a simple task no different than a inexpensive press does
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30 December 2015, 19:23
Big Wonderful WyomingNot technically true, if you are reloading 45-70's a coaxial press won't be of much help.
If you are loading match ammo, a coaxial press will mean the difference in run out.
30 December 2015, 19:31
McKayquote:
Originally posted by ted thorn:
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Originally posted by Jiri:
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Originally posted by M16:
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Once you have the LNL feature on your press, and find out how easy die changes are, and consistent set, well, its pretty cool...
I have a Forster Co-Ax. Who needs LNL? I won't be buying one.
I am another Forster Co-Ax happy user. Period.
They are nice but literally do a simple task no different than a inexpensive press does
Not exactly. They have the quick die change feature unlike most. Also the universal shell holder that floats is sweet. I find it is easier to get more concentric rounds on them. Not saying I can't get just as concentric rounds on my Redding or RCBS presses but it takes a lot less die setup on the Forster. (And you still dont have the quick change die setup)
Mac
30 December 2015, 21:25
Bill Cooleyquote:
Originally posted by ted thorn:
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Originally posted by Bill Cooley:
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Originally posted by dpcd:
I like it and I will get one because it is neat, certainly not because I don't already have 6 presses on my bench now. (OK one of them is a Lyman bullet sizer).
Now, as for blue stuff; I stay far, far away from those; they are way over hyped and hard to use.
If you have a used 550 I will pay the shipping to help reduce your clutter.

Bill
I wouldn't have a 550 if it was given to me......I would sell it and buy a true progressive
.......I mean a third true progressive press
I know I know but I have to much stuff for my 550 that it would cost way to much to convert over. I have one of the first 550's with the removable tool heads. When I called to by my 550 they said if you can wait two days they would sell me the new press for the same price. Not long ago I looked at some full progressives but can't make myself spend that much money for so little improvement in speed.
As an aside did any one notice in the video that the guy never looked at the primer pocket when he was doing his prep. He has more faith than me that it will be perfect the first time.
Bill
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30 December 2015, 23:09
ted thornI never look at primer pockets when churning out banging ammo
But to answer your question......yes I noticed
I posted this as a worm......I knew most members would respond like always
I won't be buying one of the new Hornady presses either
Why? I just don't want one and that's all the reason I need
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31 December 2015, 02:47
enfieldsparesquote:
My Rockchuckers are safe.
So is my Australian "Simplex" clone of Lyman's Orange Crusher.
01 January 2016, 05:30
Biggs300After several years using a Rockchucker, I'm extremely happy with my Lee Classic Single Stage and Turret presses. Their Classic Powder Measure and Auto-drum powder measure that I'm using on my single stage and turret presses are top-notch. I reload for 14 different calibers and have no need for other reloading equipment.
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01 January 2016, 05:47
FjoldI stopped using single stage presses 20 years ago.
I have Blue (450B and 550), Orange (Lyman Turret), Black (Lyman turret) and Red (Lee Turret) mounted on my bench right now. I'm to lazy to change dies.
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01 January 2016, 19:27
JiriFjold:
I am not sure if it is more work to switch dies in Forster Co-Ax or to rotate the turret ;-)
....until your turret is full and you need to put another one die in.
Jiri
01 January 2016, 22:21
dpcdI never look at primer pockets either. For like, 50 years now. Except for BP cartridge, then I do clean them.
02 January 2016, 17:25
ledvmI am a turret guy. I have every set of dies that I use a lot in a Lee turret and keep one empty-one for cals I don't load much.
Then I have a single on either side of my turret for specialty stuff.
I would like a progressive for .308, .223, and .45acp...just don't know which one to buy.
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02 January 2016, 21:59
ted thornquote:
Originally posted by ledvm:
I am a turret guy. I have every set of dies that I use a lot in a Lee turret and keep one empty-one for cals I don't load much.
Then I have a single on either side of my turret for specialty stuff.
I would like a progressive for .308, .223, and .45acp...just don't know which one to buy.
I have had several and sold off or traded off what I DID NOTE like
Believe it or not I kept my Lee Loadmaster.......it can't be beat for the $$$
I also have and will have more Hornady LNL AP'S
I sold the Dillon 550.......it is not a progressive press so it was not what I wanted
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03 January 2016, 19:02
Big Wonderful WyomingI don't load that way.
I don't really load handguns at all. I just don't shoot enough of them.
I deprime, then ultrasonic clean, lube then size, then clean again, then trim, chamfer, work on the primer pockets, prime, do powder and load.
Every case gets sorted, every bullet every time.
Maybe not on a 375 but on anything small that I plan on shooting 300 yards or further.
03 January 2016, 21:06
JiriBig Wonderful Wyoming:
I first "quick wash" cases, removing mud, sand etc. if necessary. Then lube, deprime and FL size at same time. Trim, chamfer, clean primer pocket. Wash in water wish dishwasher soap (removing lube, brass particles etc.). Then ultrasonic for removing the rest of powder residues and last one is polishing in tumbler (I use plastic media used in jewelery industry for polishing silver etc.). Hand inspect each case, rub with a cloth, using gloves. Prime cases and put to box, where I put also some Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor => shiny cases even after long term storage. Will try next time to put a very little corrosion inhibitor into tumbling media.
Jiri
03 January 2016, 22:07
ted thornI load several thousand 5.55 a year on progressives but on them....
I don't trim
I don't clean
Nor do I sort/batch weigh or anything special
My single station hunting stuff gets extra steps....probably too many
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15 January 2016, 03:40
DuckearNot a bad press I'm sure, but after getting a Co-Ax a few years ago, my single stage needs are pretty well covered. Heck, the Rockchucker catches dust most of the time now.
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