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Hey all,
Im still fairly new at reloading and I have a really old and decrepid lee that I am retiring.
I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a good single stage press that will be used for accuracy loading. Nothing overly accurate just some non bench target and possibly long range hunting.
Thanks for the help,
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Forster Co-Ax. Pay once and never wonder if you have the best...
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Thanks I was eyeing the coax.
Now as a second less expensive choice would most of you go rcbs?
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agree that coax is an excellent choice.
for an alternative you might consider redding
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Thanks I was eyeing the coax.
Now as a second less expensive choice would most of you go rcbs? Sure, second choice would be a Rock Chucker. I'd regret it though. I love my Coax. Have you ever heard a Forster owner complain about anything on their press? I haven't.
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I have a Redding T-7 and a rock chucker. I haven't had the t-7 very long but the RC has not seen any action since I got it. I am thinking of selling the RC and buying two more heads for the T-7. It is very easy to use and built like a tank. I don't think you could go wrong with the T-7.
FWIW, I don't own a Co-Ax, but, have heard nothing but great things about them. I may have to get one to try at some point.
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The newer RCBS Summit press might be worth looking into if looking into something more affordable than the Coax--just can't prime on it. Another suggestion would be a press from Harrell's Precisions.
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Ya know I bought a CH tool and die press from a member adjust as an extra press to punch primers and found I think I like it better than my old rock checker. If I had to start over and setu all new I think I would take a close look at the lyman stuff. Looks to be pretty beefy. And they are a great company..
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I had a Rock Chucker and then got a COAX. I sold the Rock Chucker after using the COAX for a while.
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I've had my R/C for like, I don't know, 18 years? I've loaded thousands of rounds, including forming 300/221, necking up and down various belted magnums to 7mm, etc. She's still kicking. Quality and longevity are definitely there.
That being said, my buddy has a Redding Press. It's a beast. I'm not sure of the model or if they still make it, but he's had it for quite a while, no complaints.
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ok so what I am getting is
Co-AX is the bomb
then we are looking at RCBS Rock Chucker Redding Lymann
in no particular order.
Then a Lee Classic Cast.
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+11 Save your money up and start here. No bull! Wait isnt the T7 a turrent. Wont that reduce accuracy over a single?
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+11 Save your money up and start here. No bull! Wait isnt the T7 a turrent. Wont that reduce accuracy over a single? The Redding does have a turret, that doesn't mean it's not a SINGLE STAGE press. Define a single stage press. Only one operation happens when you pull the handle. Guess what, only one operation happens when you pull the handle on a T7 The T7 IS a single stage press, period.
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When I add another press (only because both of my daughters love helping reload their own ammo) it will be a Redding T7 for the convenience of having multiple dies mounted. T7 is an excellent press, if Mule Deer chimes in I'm sure he'll talk about the straightness/concentricity of the ammo he loads on the T7, including his 6PPC BR ammo, if I'm not mistaken.
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Thanks for all the information guys.
Someone just posted a Lyman turret press in my area with all the reloading tools including bullet casts. He even has a separate press for shaping his casings all for $500
anyone think its a good deal. I don't have much experience with Lyman products. Its a silverish press with an orange turret.
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I finally got a T7 Redding about three years ago. One of the best moves I have ever made! Not accurate? ? It is solid as a rock. I'll never change to anything else.
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