Coaxial vs rock chucker

[coyotekilla]

Anyone found a difference or benefit to going to a coaxial f/a compared to the rcbs rock chucker I already have?

Looking for another press to simplify my reloading.

I don't do pistol calibers or high volume plinking reloading. I'm generally doing short action varmit rounds or simular 223 to 6.5 creed.

 

[TxLite]

I looked into this a while back and ended up keeping the rock chucker. I didn’t see a benefit when the rock chucker has done so well for me. I think Ultimate Reloader did a video comparing several presses a while back and the rock chucker did pretty well

 

[JF_Idaho]

Benefits will be not having to adjust dies with the lock rings to some degree and not needing shellholders.

 

[wind gypsy]

Do they make auto ejectors yet for co-ax presses? If not, they are a downgrade in my eyes.

 

[NealS02]

I have never used the Rock Chucker, but I love how the Coax allows you to quickly change from one die to the other in seconds and was the selling point for me. I don’t think you can go wrong with either though.

 

[Pickettpuncher]

I can change my dies in my rock chucker in about 5 seconds. Without a bushing. I’ve never found that to be an issue. For those that use a coaxial press, how do you hold the brass if you don’t need a shell holder

 

[eaglemountainman]

Been using a Rock Chucker to make precision ammo since '75. I might go to a coax when it wears out ....if I don't first.

 

[waspocrew]

I can change my dies in my rock chucker in about 5 seconds. Without a bushing. I’ve never found that to be an issue. For those that use a coaxial press, how do you hold the brass if you don’t need a shell holder

Google will show you that in about 5 seconds.

 

[JF_Idaho]

I can change my dies in my rock chucker in about 5 seconds. Without a bushing. I’ve never found that to be an issue. For those that use a coaxial press, how do you hold the brass if you don’t need a shell holder

You can change it in 5 seconds back to .002 shoulder bump without adjusting? Or precise seating depth? That's the difference. It's not just screwing it in.

The coaxial presses have a couple different size split collets that grab the cases as you run the lever.

 

[Pickettpuncher]

You can change it in 5 seconds back to .002 shoulder bump without adjusting? Or precise seating depth? That's the difference. It's not just screwing it in.

The coaxial presses have a couple different size split collets that grab the cases as you run the lever.

Yes I can, with multiple die sets.

 

[Pickettpuncher]

Google will show you that in about 5 seconds.

You coulda just answered the question like the next guy.

 

[Brianwesson]

I’m a big fan of the coax and not having to use shell holders. Started with the FA and upgraded to the Forster.


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[waspocrew]

You coulda just answered the question like the next guy.

Sorry, my reply was a bit snarky - if you haven’t seen a coax, a photo or quick review video is a great way to see how it works without a shell holder.

 

[Pickettpuncher]

Sorry, my reply was a bit snarky - if you haven’t seen a coax, a photo or quick review video is a great way to see how it works without a shell holder.

I’ve seen them, just never paid attention to how it grips the case.

 

[5811]

I’m a big fan of the coax and not having to use shell holders. Started with the FA and upgraded to the Forster.


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I like it until I'm loading 7prc long. Then it's a pita to get the cases out.

 

[Mike D Texas]

If you already have a Rockchucker and are happy with it I would not change to the Co-Ax.

But if you are buying a new press to start from scratch I would absolutely get the Co-Ax over the Rockchucker.


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[6.5Express]

I started with a rock shocker about 20 years ago. Bought a coax a couple years ago. I prefer the coax. Definitely quicker and seems a bit more precise to me though ive never put the two side by side through any kind of comprehensive testing. The rock chucker stays under my bench "in case".

i really always felt like shell holders were a pain, so maybe that's it.

 

[N2TRKYS]

Yes I can, with multiple die sets.

Me too. I’ve never understood how swapping dies seemed to jam people up so bad.

 

[Weldor]

I still use my old Hollywood jr. Bought a FA coax and I do like it. Personal preference I guess, use what works for you. Pulling bullets on a coax is a pain because the handle is in the way of the cam lever on the Hornady die. I use the Jr. for that. I will eventualy buy a Forster or bonanza if I can find a bargain on a used on.

 

[Pickettpuncher]

Me too. I’ve never understood how swapping dies seemed to jam people up so bad.

Set it once and roll on.