I just got picked up a 375 Cheytac on a trade and am getting geared up for this big girl. Any one have any recommendations concerning presses that are big enough to handle the Cheytac cases? I currently have the Forster Co-Ax. Would this press accomodate the extra length of the Cheytac cases or would another press be better suited for the task? Thanks in advance for and recommendations.
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375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
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Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
It's been reported that CH4D has a new press to accommodate longer cartridges.
It's been reported that CH4D has a new press to accommodate longer cartridges.
Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
I am using the RCBS Rock chucker and have had 0 issues so far. What bullet/powder do you think you will be using? Great to see another Utahn giving the 375 A shot. let us know how it goes.
I am using the RCBS Rock chucker and have had 0 issues so far. What bullet/powder do you think you will be using? Great to see another Utahn giving the 375 A shot. let us know how it goes.
Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
You can probably use the Forster but with a lot of manuvering that long sucker. I have a Redding Ultramag (along with a Forster) that has a lot of room and a long strong linkage. It also works well for pulling bullets, which is not a Forster strong point.
You can probably use the Forster but with a lot of manuvering that long sucker. I have a Redding Ultramag (along with a Forster) that has a lot of room and a long strong linkage. It also works well for pulling bullets, which is not a Forster strong point.
Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
I use the Redding Big Boss II, and it works fine. Take out the standard die insert on top with a large crescent wrench, and you can fit the large 408 and 375 dies in there.
I use the Redding Big Boss II, and it works fine. Take out the standard die insert on top with a large crescent wrench, and you can fit the large 408 and 375 dies in there.
Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
I have an old RCBS Rockchucker that I haven't used since I got my Forster. So would this press work okay?
I will probably be using Retumbo or r25 with the 350 SMK's. Thanks for the recommendations.
I have an old RCBS Rockchucker that I haven't used since I got my Forster. So would this press work okay?
I will probably be using Retumbo or r25 with the 350 SMK's. Thanks for the recommendations.
Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
The older Rockchucker (II) has a smaller frame opening and shorter ram travel than the newer presses designed to handle long magnums. You should certainly give it a try, at least to give you an idea of what is needed.
The Co-Ax would be nicely complemented by an <span style="font-style: italic">UltraMag</span>.
The older Rockchucker (II) has a smaller frame opening and shorter ram travel than the newer presses designed to handle long magnums. You should certainly give it a try, at least to give you an idea of what is needed.
The Co-Ax would be nicely complemented by an <span style="font-style: italic">UltraMag</span>.
Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
Dillon will have their new press out for the big stuff next month. You could try a Walnut hill, a Corbin, or the Hollywood. I can vouch for all of them. Price wise in that order and worst to best in that order if you can call any of them worse.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...023#Post1086023
http://rceco.com/MN.asp?pg=products&grp=36
http://www.corbins.com/pr-csp2.htm
Dillon will have their new press out for the big stuff next month. You could try a Walnut hill, a Corbin, or the Hollywood. I can vouch for all of them. Price wise in that order and worst to best in that order if you can call any of them worse.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...023#Post1086023
http://rceco.com/MN.asp?pg=products&grp=36
http://www.corbins.com/pr-csp2.htm
Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
Also, you may be able to get your name assigned to and actually get a Corbin csp-2 press much faster than obtaining a Walnut Hill or Hollywood. I'm in the same boat as the op and have recently talked with Dave Corbin who indicated he was sending out a run of presses for powder coating and expected shipping completed presses in about 30 days or so. The Corbin and Walnut Hill will swage which was sort of the deciding factor for me.
Also, you may be able to get your name assigned to and actually get a Corbin csp-2 press much faster than obtaining a Walnut Hill or Hollywood. I'm in the same boat as the op and have recently talked with Dave Corbin who indicated he was sending out a run of presses for powder coating and expected shipping completed presses in about 30 days or so. The Corbin and Walnut Hill will swage which was sort of the deciding factor for me.
Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
I have a cheap Lee press. I tis their big model and has the removable interchageable thread so you can go with the standard (7/8 X 14?) or remove that one and use standard Chey Tac dies.
It could stand to be 1/2" deeper throat but not bad, very cheap (like $75 bucks) and readily available. Also has a good leverage system so I have no problem full length resizing my .375 CT brass.
I have a cheap Lee press. I tis their big model and has the removable interchageable thread so you can go with the standard (7/8 X 14?) or remove that one and use standard Chey Tac dies.
It could stand to be 1/2" deeper throat but not bad, very cheap (like $75 bucks) and readily available. Also has a good leverage system so I have no problem full length resizing my .375 CT brass.
Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
Rockchuckers will do it if you take the 7/8-14 bushing out of the top strap. One of my dad's friends reloads 50 browning on his this way.
Rockchuckers will do it if you take the 7/8-14 bushing out of the top strap. One of my dad's friends reloads 50 browning on his this way.
Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: propulsionclimbing</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have an old RCBS Rockchucker that I haven't used since I got my Forster. So would this press work okay?
I will probably be using Retumbo or r25 with the 350 SMK's. Thanks for the recommendations. </div></div>
Thats what I used and it works fine just have to take out the bushing. mine was 30 years old and it came right out.
Bill
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: propulsionclimbing</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have an old RCBS Rockchucker that I haven't used since I got my Forster. So would this press work okay?
I will probably be using Retumbo or r25 with the 350 SMK's. Thanks for the recommendations. </div></div>
Thats what I used and it works fine just have to take out the bushing. mine was 30 years old and it came right out.
Bill
Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
PC,
The old Rockchucker Stage IV is what I use also with the bushing removed.
I also prefer RL25 but I don't bother with those 350gr "SMKs".
Thanks
PC,
The old Rockchucker Stage IV is what I use also with the bushing removed.
I also prefer RL25 but I don't bother with those 350gr "SMKs".
Thanks
Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
Thanks for all of the advice. Makes it easy getting started with a big intimidating cartridge like this one!
Thanks for all of the advice. Makes it easy getting started with a big intimidating cartridge like this one!
Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Give the .50 a try and get back to me about "big"</div></div>
LOL try necking down a 20mm Vulcan to 15.5mm projectile
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Give the .50 a try and get back to me about "big"</div></div>
LOL try necking down a 20mm Vulcan to 15.5mm projectile
Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Later</div><div class="ubbcode-body">PC,
The <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">old</span></span> Rockchucker Stage IV is what I use also with the bushing removed.</div></div>
Here we have a problem with denominating an article by describing it as <span style="font-style: italic">old</span>. The RC IV is current production and is a larger-framed press than the earlier ones. Its predecessor was the RC II and is generally identified as being <span style="font-style: italic">old</span>. Of course, the RC II's predecessor is even older.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Later</div><div class="ubbcode-body">PC,
The <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">old</span></span> Rockchucker Stage IV is what I use also with the bushing removed.</div></div>
Here we have a problem with denominating an article by describing it as <span style="font-style: italic">old</span>. The RC IV is current production and is a larger-framed press than the earlier ones. Its predecessor was the RC II and is generally identified as being <span style="font-style: italic">old</span>. Of course, the RC II's predecessor is even older.
Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
Uhh yup that would be bigger. How much powder did you run in that load? 4, 5, 6, hundred?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Later</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Give the .50 a try and get back to me about "big"</div></div>
LOL try necking down a 20mm Vulcan to 15.5mm projectile
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Uhh yup that would be bigger. How much powder did you run in that load? 4, 5, 6, hundred?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Later</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Give the .50 a try and get back to me about "big"</div></div>
LOL try necking down a 20mm Vulcan to 15.5mm projectile
Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
All right guys! Big for me. You have to start somewhere. Maybe a .50 next then a 20mm! Everything in steps.
All right guys! Big for me. You have to start somewhere. Maybe a .50 next then a 20mm! Everything in steps.
Re: 375 Cheytac Press Recommendations
We've got a Hollywood turret press for reloading 50dtc, just picked up a 375 cheytac,it also loads 338lm great press but$$$
We've got a Hollywood turret press for reloading 50dtc, just picked up a 375 cheytac,it also loads 338lm great press but$$$
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