Thinking about getting a co-ax press.

[mlawrence125]

I bought an old bonanza co-ax and it is great for my rifles. Easy to size/seat and no hiccups at all. I want to get a turret or progressive for loading 5.56/300blk though, something a bit quicker than dispensing individual powder charges.

 

[Glimmerman151]

My CoAx is my favorite press.

For those complaining about the reach to the handle, have you replaces the long handle that comes on them with the short one?


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This makes a world of difference. I made one that has a bigger ball for the top of the short arm.

 

[WMDM]

I have both and wouldn't recommed either. The shell holder they use is a bad design.

The Frankford die holders walk making consistency impossible.

Priming on the co-ax and changing shell plates is a PIA. In order to fully seat primers I have to turn the jaw seperator all the way down - 30 hand twists (ask me how I know lol). Then to start the other process' it has to be twisted back up. Very tight work area, I wasted money on the curved jaws but they introduced slop. I put the In-line fabrication roller handle on which improved ergonomics some.

I struggle along with the co-ax only because I've invested in it but it takes the joy out of reloading for me.

I'm going to a MEC or Hornady once I decide to face the losses on the Frankford and Forster.

 

[StreetCred]

I have both and wouldn't recommed either. The shell holder they use is a bad design.

The Frankford die holders walk making consistency impossible.

Priming on the co-ax and changing shell plates is a PIA. In order to fully seat primers I have to turn the jaw seperator all the way down - 30 hand twists (ask me how I know lol). Then to start the other process' it has to be twisted back up. Very tight work area, I wasted money on the curved jaws but they introduced slop. I put the In-line fabrication roller handle on which improved ergonomics some.

I struggle along with the co-ax only because I've invested in it but it takes the joy out of reloading for me.

I'm going to a MEC or Hornady once I decide to face the losses on the Frankford and Forster.

I don't prime on my press so that won't be an issue for me. I have heard complaints about the Frankford die holders being a little loose. I'm really looking for something that offers more consistency than my progressive. Maybe I could help you decide to move on from Forster. . . .

 

[WMDM]

I don't prime on my press so that won't be an issue for me. I have heard complaints about the Frankford die holders being a little loose. I'm really looking for something that offers more consistency than my progressive. Maybe I could help you decide to move on from Forster. . . .

Just not ready to take my loss yet, shipping would exceed it's value.