(1) Hornady, Lock-N-Load Classic
(2) RCBS, Rock Chucker
(3) Redding, Ultramag

Dillon, I don't believe makes a single stage, and their tool heads look a bit sloppy to me, though they have a great rep.

Kind of leaning towards the Hornady at this time, though I know RCBS has a better rep. What do you all think?

Phil

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Steve

Happy ThanksGiving All!

Phil

Do all dies snap into place--rcbs, hornady, redding, and forester??

Also-is it big enough to handle something as long as the 30-378??

Lastly does it give more leverage than a rock chucker (make it easier to resize)??

Thanks much--I'm getting that "have to have one" feeling.

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The Hornady L-N-L system seems like a clever idea, but is just another thing that could cause problems down the road.

I haven't used the Redding press, but use their dies and am impressed with their quality.

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Originally posted by Don Krakenberger:
Questions about the forester co ax.

1. Do all dies snap into place--rcbs, hornady, redding, and forester??

2. Also-is it big enough to handle something as long as the 30-378??

3. Lastly does it give more leverage than a rock chucker (make it easier to resize)??

Thanks much--I'm getting that "have to have one" feeling.

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Answers:

1. Just about all dies will work, IF you buy some Forster rings for them. The only exception I know of is the Redding competition seater dies...they're too tall to clear the handle. The Forster die accomplishes the same task and is about an inch shorter. Go figure.

2. Definitely.

3. I'm not sure of the specifics, but here is a quote from their catalog: "Our Co-Ax� Press has three times the mechanical advantage of an ordinary "C" press. It's so effortless, full length sizing can actually be accomplished by operating the handle of the press with the little finger! There's no pain but plenty of gain."

Here's another bit of info from Forster:

"When we originally tested our unique shell holder design, we full length sized two-hundred once-fired 300 H&H Magnum cases dry and unlubricated. We neither pulled the rims off the cases nor did we stick a case in the die. The heads of the cases and rims were unmarked by the shell holder jaws because the shell holder actually floats and permits the cartridge case to find its exact center in the die."

Don't believe it when people say this is just another press, or that the RockChucker is its equal.

However, it's not the only good one, of course. If you want to know a good group of presses to choose from, simply look in the Sinclair catalog. If they choose to sell it, you'll be happy with it.

Good luck,
RSY

My other experiece is with the Lee -- not bad for the money, but once you try something really nice, you probably won't want to go back.

I'm not sure what the capacity is on the Hornady-- anyone know re: ultramag length rounds?

Todd

Phil

I currently load 6.5X55, .308, 35 whelen AI 357 mag and 480 ruger. I've loaded at least 2 to 3 times that many of other rounds. I load between 100 rounds a month to 100 a week, sometimes just one caliber, sometimes 3 calibers in a week.

There is a point where certain tasks take enough time to justify upgrading. I don't shoot enough of a single round for a progressive, but say go Co-ax, you won't be sorry. I'm working on a trade for one, and will be selling my turret press once I get the co-ax.

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Originally posted by Greyghost:
[B]Ray, when you mention the RCBS A-2 and getting it right the first time. Are you talking about their "AmmoMaster" single stage press.

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Phil,

No, Ray is not talking about the Ammomaster. The A2 is an older model RCBS press and is quite a workhorse. I was fortunate enough to use one for years and will retrieve it one of these days. You'll only find them used and they are apparently rather expensive, but a great press.