Presses

[BRTreedogs]

I am measuring to the ogive.

The only way I can see there would be a difference then is if your seating stem is pressing on the tips rather then the ogive.
The ogive should be very consistent.

 

[N2TRKYS]

The only way I can see there would be a difference then is if your seating stem is pressing on the tips rather then the ogive.
The ogive should be very consistent.

I don’t have a seater that pushes on the tip of the bullet.

 

[BRTreedogs]

I don’t have a seater that pushes on the tip of the bullet.

Do you have an explanation to why your bullet seating depth varies then? That is the entire purpose of measuring cbto to the ogive.
The diameter of the tool doesn't change. So that means it measures every bullet in the same spot.

 

[N2TRKYS]

Do you have an explanation to why your bullet seating depth varies then? That is the entire purpose of measuring cbto to the ogive.
The diameter of the tool doesn't change. So that means it measures every bullet in the same spot.

Have you ever measured your bullets? They vary in overall length and base to ogive.

 

[Gargoyle]

The co-ax is the only press I've eyed in 22yrs while using my Lee 4 hole turret press. I can't come to grips with it being better for the prices they extort folks on that co-ax.

 

[Gila]

The co-ax is the only press I've eyed in 22yrs while using my Lee 4 hole turret press. I can't come to grips with it being better for the prices they extort folks on that co-ax.

The CBTO, shoulder bump have been exact and consistent on the Lee Classic Turret.....I don’t think the seating micrometer that I use will fit under the handle on the Co-AX. I am finding out that there are other dies that won’t fit the o-ax But don’t know why. Changing turrets is more precise than changing dies in the Co-AX, one would think.

I use the Hornady Lock N Load bushings in a Rockchucker press. Set the die’s up once, and leave them alone.

Lee has the Breech lock sleeve for the Rock Chucker. Don’t know if there is a preference though.

 

[Pickettpuncher]

I must be doing something wrong with my Rock Chucker, cause I’m not fiddling with my dies near as much as it sounds like some of y’all are.

There’s so much truth to this. Set them up correctly once and they’re done. No bushings. Just lock rings.

 

[JjamesIII]

Every press I’ve used was able to produce high quality bullets. Every one of them makes consistent seating depth checked . .001” at the ogive, and concentricity around .002” or better (usually less). Stick with the main players, you’ll have a good press. All the minutiae your bantering about doesn’t matter. The tolerances are usually found in the components themselves, brass and bullets.

 

[Coyotehunter4]

The co-ax is the only press I've eyed in 22yrs while using my Lee 4 hole turret press. I can't come to grips with it being better for the prices they extort folks on that co-ax.

I started with a Lee Turret 35 years ago. Switched to the Co-ax about 20 years ago for all my rifle loads and never looked back. I still use the Lee for my pistol loads but not any precision rifle loads.

 

[Gargoyle]

I started with a Lee Turret 35 years ago. Switched to the Co-ax about 20 years ago for all my rifle loads and never looked back. I still use the Lee for my pistol loads but not any precision rifle loads.

...and I had just about convinced myself I wouldn't get a co-ax, !

 

[Coyotehunter4]

...and I had just about convinced myself I wouldn't get a co-ax, !

Give it a try and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. I found mine on EBay for about half the price of new.

 

[Dinosdeuce]

If volume is not high then the Co-ax is a really good press. Go progressive if you shoot a lot. I've been using Dillon products for for years and no complaints.

 

[6.5Express]

Got the new co ax set up and sized ~50 260 rem brass. Like it so far....after 20 years on the rock chucker, it is a bit different though. Will get them loaded and measure runout after seating but so far so good

 

[WestFlint]

Ive ran an RCBS Rock chucked for 25 years. Over the last few years, I’ve invested an embarrassing amount time researching and debating between the Forster Co-Ax and Redding T-7. I like the set it and forget advantage of the T-7, as I load for several calibers anyhow. But the Forster is somewhat the same once dies are set…

Does anyone have any specific negative experience with either press?

 

[Mosby]

I went from a Rock Chucker to a Co Ax 15 years ago. Not scientific but I felt my loads from the Forster were more accurate off the bench and gave the Rock Chucker to a nephew. I like the universal shell holder and prefer to slide my dies in and out vs screwing them in and out of the press when I changed dies. I think it's more consistent and repeatable.

I saw a comparison somewhere a few years ago where a guy measured run out from several major reloading presses including a Forster and if I am remembering correctly the RCBS Summit produced the most consistent ammo of the presses he tested.

 

[RedRaider94]

I don't think you will be disappointed with the Forster. Switched from RCBS to co-ax years ago and it has been nothing but amazing to use and get great consistency with it.

 

[WestFlint]

I went from a Rock Chucker to a Co Ax 15 years ago. Not scientific but I felt my loads from the Forster were more accurate off the bench and gave the Rock Chucker to a nephew. I like the universal shell holder and prefer to slide my dies in and out vs screwing them in and out of the press when I changed dies. I think it's more consistent and repeatable.

I saw a comparison somewhere a few years ago where a guy measured run out from several major reloading presses including a Forster and if I am remembering correctly the RCBS Summit produced the most consistent ammo of the presses he tested.

Right on, thanks!

 

[wind gypsy]

If one measured the time it took to screw in a die and change a shell holder and the time it took to get a new Co-ax setup on bench and familiarized with.. How many die changes could be made? Seems like it would take a number of years for it to add up to an actual time savings.

I guess for guys who load 20 rounds of this, and 20 rounds of that, and 10 rounds of something else, I could see the convenience.

 

[BRTreedogs]

If one measured the time it took to screw in a die and change a shell holder and the time it took to get a new Co-ax setup on bench and familiarized with.. How many die changes could be made? Seems like it would take a number of years for it to add up to an actual time savings.

I guess for guys who load 20 rounds of this, and 20 rounds of that, and 10 rounds of something else, I could see the convenience.

For me it is not so mutch the threading and un threading of the die.
Its the exact torque on the die.
Measuring shoulder bump .002 and cbto to heck I want them exactly the same.
So idk that it actually makes a Measurable difference.
But what I'm looking for is to be able to set my dies once, then believe I have a system consistent enough I don't have to Measure or make adjustments ever again.

 

[1badDart]

For me it is not so mutch the threading and un threading of the die.
Its the exact torque on the die.
Measuring shoulder bump .002 and cbto to heck I want them exactly the same.
So idk that it actually makes a Measurable difference.
But what I'm looking for is to be able to set my dies once, then believe I have a system consistent enough I don't have to Measure or make adjustments ever again.

What are you measuring with?