Single stage reloader
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Don't know what a press has to do with PRS but RCBS Chucker or MEC marksman or why not a Redding T7 turret they will all produce good ammo i find it more important to get good dies.
Side note- Perhaps you don't use the internet much, or maybe that's a fake name, but just in case-
I would highly not recommend using your actual real name and especially not your real name and email address as your handle.
While I'm at it I'll go out on a limb and suggest to never use the same password for this website and your email as well. You might want to do some reading on two factor auth as well.
Now, please don't take offense to any of that. Maybe you'd like publishing your real name on the internet or maybe that's a name from a book somewhere. None of my biz.
Regarding your question- hard to beat a basic single stage like a Redding big boss or a rcbs rock chucker.
Lots of folks like the Forster coax and feel that it's floating die System offers concentricity benefits.
I wouldn't mind having a coax but the way the shell plate works you can't short stroke the press when doing repetitive boring operations like decaping so that's a deal breaker for me.
Someone will probably soon mention the Rolls-Royce of reloading presses which is the Area 419 press. It's three to five times as much as it's competitors.
From the limited context I have I suggest the Redding big boss for you.
I would highly not recommend using your actual real name and especially not your real name and email address as your handle.
While I'm at it I'll go out on a limb and suggest to never use the same password for this website and your email as well. You might want to do some reading on two factor auth as well.
Now, please don't take offense to any of that. Maybe you'd like publishing your real name on the internet or maybe that's a name from a book somewhere. None of my biz.
Regarding your question- hard to beat a basic single stage like a Redding big boss or a rcbs rock chucker.
Lots of folks like the Forster coax and feel that it's floating die System offers concentricity benefits.
I wouldn't mind having a coax but the way the shell plate works you can't short stroke the press when doing repetitive boring operations like decaping so that's a deal breaker for me.
Someone will probably soon mention the Rolls-Royce of reloading presses which is the Area 419 press. It's three to five times as much as it's competitors.
From the limited context I have I suggest the Redding big boss for you.
No budget: Area419 Zero Press
Mild budget: Forster Co-Ax
Low budget: Rock Chucker
Mild budget: Forster Co-Ax
Low budget: Rock Chucker
Iv been rocking a rock chucker for 20 years now. Hope to upgrade someday a multi tool head press would definitely save time.
I use a T7 and love it - multiple turrets for different calibers, etc. This is still a single stage press, but allows for quick selection of dies which significantly cuts down on time for some operations.
I have one turret for my 300 PRC and one for my 6. I have separate expander mandrels on each, pullers, etc. - I love not screwing with things after I set them up.
For most operations, a Redding Big Boss, an RCBS RockChucker or a Lyman Brass Smith will all work fine and won’t break the bank. The Redding Boss is a fine press, equal in quality to the Big Boss, but has a smaller opening which makes loading .30-06 length rounds just a touch more difficult than should be. It is about 40 to 50 dollars less than the Big Boss and works excellently for .308 length rounds.
That said, I use the Redding Boss, have used it for years, for making cases for wildcats and it has stood more abuse than any known product should ever have to withstand. I also use an ancient Lyman Orange Crush (purchased used almost 22 years ago) I updated it and it is one tough, heavy machine. I suspect the Brass Smith is an update of the Orange Crush.
Note, the Redding products are 100% American Made if that has any value to you. And, the Dillion 550 can also be sued as a single stage press especially with just a few upgrades such as a custom die holder, but it is almost $600.00 these days. Have two and they both work great.
That said, I use the Redding Boss, have used it for years, for making cases for wildcats and it has stood more abuse than any known product should ever have to withstand. I also use an ancient Lyman Orange Crush (purchased used almost 22 years ago) I updated it and it is one tough, heavy machine. I suspect the Brass Smith is an update of the Orange Crush.
Note, the Redding products are 100% American Made if that has any value to you. And, the Dillion 550 can also be sued as a single stage press especially with just a few upgrades such as a custom die holder, but it is almost $600.00 these days. Have two and they both work great.
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Where in that list does the T7 fall. Always liked that one and have contemplated updating my Lee single stage with one.
I use a RCBS Rockchucker. It does all I want it to do and has for the last 25 years.
I am not in any kind of a rush nor do I hurry. I take my time.
If you want to load a lot of rounds fast it probably isn't for you.
I am not in any kind of a rush nor do I hurry. I take my time.
If you want to load a lot of rounds fast it probably isn't for you.
