Mec Marksman Opinion

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I have been looking to replace my old Lee Challanger press that got me into reloading years ago. To be honest this press has put together more rounds than I thought it would but the small O frame is becoming a hassle seating my 7RM with Bergers due to length. I have been very intrigued by the Mec Marksman due to the open front and the specs on the Ultimate Reloader Review. I do not prime on the press nor do I plan to.
So to the guys who own one, what is our opinion?
 
I got mine a couple years ago when I was sick of my Rockchucker that has some play in it (Edit : not made in China crap, they are still made in USA, sorry) I thought I would improve my concentricity if I got a Co-Ax or a MEC Marksman, I couldn’t find a Forster so I bought the MEC and glad I did. Rockchucker is dedicated for depriming now. Concentricity improved, I love it. So simple and works well.

I have it mounted on the MEC press mount.
 
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Mine has been working well, no real complaints. One thing for me anyways is, I feed the machine with my left hand and run the handle with the right, it’s not as easy to feed it as say an off centered o press. The support arm on the left side kinda gets in the way of easy feeding
 
Another thing to be aware of with the MEC press; if you ever plan on using an on-press primer pocket swaging die it won’t work. The floating shell holder retainer prevents most of them from working.

Hang on to your old press if you need that functionality.

I know this is old, but if it helps anyone, removing the shell holder retaining clip will allow the the swager tool to fit
 
I have been looking to replace my old Lee Challanger press that got me into reloading years ago. To be honest this press has put together more rounds than I thought it would but the small O frame is becoming a hassle seating my 7RM with Bergers due to length. I have been very intrigued by the Mec Marksman due to the open front and the specs on the Ultimate Reloader Review. I do not prime on the press nor do I plan to.
So to the guys who own one, what is our opinion?
You'll love the open front
I got mine a couple years ago when I was sick of my Rockchucker that has slop in it because made in China crap, I thought I would improve my concentricity if I got a Co-Ax or a MEC Marksman, I couldn’t find a Forster so I bought the MEC and glad I did. Rockchucker is dedicated for depriming now. Concentricity improved, I love it. So simple and works well.

I have it mounted on the MEC press mount.
Rock chuckers are made in China now? Big time sad face
 
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I got mine a couple years ago when I was sick of my Rockchucker that has slop in it because made in China crap, I thought I would improve my concentricity if I got a Co-Ax or a MEC Marksman, I couldn’t find a Forster so I bought the MEC and glad I did. Rockchucker is dedicated for depriming now. Concentricity improved, I love it. So simple and works well.

I have it mounted on the MEC press mount.
@Team RCBS & Bushnell can you confirm the Rock Chucker is now made in China?
 
@Team RCBS & Bushnell can you confirm the Rock Chucker is now made in China?
I can confirm they are made in Oroville, CA. I have a few pics from a few years ago. I'm in the Overland Park, KS office. I can see if I can get some newer pics of the facility. Unfortunately I haven't been there on a tour myself yet or I'd have a lot more. The Rock Chucker is made in USA, not China.

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Not going to lie I forgot about this thread. I did end up with a Mec.
I have been very impressed with the consistency and smoothness. I did add the hornady bushing conversion to the press, well worth it.
 
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