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 Looking for a new press
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06/01/16 11:50 PM
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TackDriver
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I have the old RCBS Rock Chucker that I used for the last 25 years. Since I am having my new 14 x 14 man cave built and making a reloading station. I would like to buy a new press, but looking at a Redding. Looking for a press with perfect alignment between the shell holder and the dies. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Re: Looking for a new press
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06/02/16 12:43 AM
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Keep that one and add some more presses. Spend the time to really work on the setup and a Rockchucker will turn out 0.000" runout with good dies and a good setup. Buy the book by Zediker, Handliading for Competition. It is full of great info on press setup and adjustment. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/096269259X?fp=1&pc_redir=T1
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Re: Looking for a new press
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06/02/16 12:45 AM
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kmon11
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lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Looking for a new press
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06/02/16 12:47 AM
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Keep that one and add some more presses. Spend the time to really work on the setup and a Rockchucker will turn out 0.000" runout with good dies and a good setup. Buy the book by Zediker, Handliading for Competition. It is full of great info on press setup and adjustment. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/096269259X?fp=1&pc_redir=T1
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Re: Looking for a new press
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06/02/16 03:50 AM
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Cleric
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Whats wrong with the chucker? I have been using my dads from 25-30 years ago and my press is not my limiting factor...
I want a CoAx so i can stop dealing with shell holders, but its not a priority. Reloading wise there are other things I would rather buy...
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Re: Looking for a new press
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06/02/16 11:30 AM
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BassCat'99
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Second the Co-Ax, I have nothing to speak ill about it. But then again, nothing wrong with your rock chucker. Maybe a progressive for plinking ammo if you go thru very much.
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Re: Looking for a new press
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06/02/16 10:15 PM
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Especially if you're loading for a variety of cartridges. It improved my loading chores as much as an RCBS Chargemaster improves going from a hand thrower and hand trickler.
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Re: Looking for a new press
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06/02/16 10:53 PM
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Re: Looking for a new press
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06/03/16 12:00 AM
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I have a 38 year old Rockchucker still going strong but I like experimenting so I also have a Forster Co Ax.
I just use the Forster for any cartridges that use the smaller jaws.
I also have a Redding Turret and a C&H which are both good presses.
I will have the Hornady Iron press in a few days as well.
Cabelas had them on sale plus 10% off for online purchases during Memorial weekend so in a weak moment I ordered one.
Now I have to figure a place to squeeze it in on the bench.
"Anyone taking up handloading necessarily plays with unknown factors and takes chances. But so does anyone who drives a car,goes to a cocktail party,eats in a restaurant,or gets married."
Jack O'Connor 1963
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Re: Looking for a new press
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06/03/16 03:08 AM
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TackDriver
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Reason I wanted to get a new one is because the ram shaft collected a good bit of rust after being idle in a humid garage close to the garage door for a few years on a shelf. Cleaned most of the rust off and used it for another 20 years, and seeing some end play on the top of the shaft. Since I saved some $$$ so it won't hurt to get a new press for my new reloading station.
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06/03/16 03:10 AM
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BassCat'99
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Build an addition on to the shop just for the presses!
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Re: Looking for a new press
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06/03/16 04:01 PM
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Re: Looking for a new press
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06/10/16 11:53 PM
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Don't forget A/C and a urinal......hanging on the wall, in the open. Granger has nice ones. That will keep out the female persuasion out for sure. Hah!
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