Question on presses

[ben hunchak]

I reload the .50/140 Sharps on my Co-axs with no problem, no bushings(I don't need more play or "slop"). That cartridge is much bigger then the .338 Wea./lap./ etc.
For me, alignment is important, and I can't see a bushing helping at all, though I haven't used them. I read not long ago that when they tested presses, the Co-ax had less runout on the loaded rounds and also the most leverage advantage.

 

[HKMark23]

I reload the .50/140 Sharps on my Co-axs with no problem, no bushings(I don't need more play or "slop"). That cartridge is much bigger then the .338 Wea./lap./ etc.
For me, alignment is important, and I can't see a bushing helping at all, though I haven't used them. I read not long ago that when they tested presses, the Co-ax had less runout on the loaded rounds and also the most leverage advantage.

My Redding Ultramag fitted with Hornady's L&L bushings consistently produces rounds with negligible (< 2 thou) runout from fire formed Lapua brass and Lapua bullets. Then again, I'm also using Redding competition seating dies which apparently are too tall to fit under the Co-Ax press's yoke.

What critics of quick change bushings lovingly refer to as "slop" is actually an inevitable and consistent lifting of the die, observed as the ram tops out and the bushing lugs make full contact. This movement is entirely compensated for as a consequence of initial setup and adjustment of the die(s) such that the end result is unaffected. Try the bushings and you'll find round after round of consistent ammo is produced, slop notwithstanding . If not, kiss off 40 bux and just remove the bushing system and ditch it, though in my experience, this is something you probably wouldn't be doing .

 

[DOUGLAS D]

I reload the .50/140 Sharps on my Co-axs with no problem, no bushings(I don't need more play or "slop"). That cartridge is much bigger then the .338 Wea./lap./ etc.
For me, alignment is important, and I can't see a bushing helping at all, though I haven't used them. I read not long ago that when they tested presses, the Co-ax had less runout on the loaded rounds and also the most leverage advantage.

When I bought the Redding Ultramag I had a choice between it and the Co-Ax for basically the same price.
I went with the Redding because I'd already been using the Redding competition shellholders and the Co-Ax is a system all to its own.

There again die to shellholder contact with less play in the system.
I cant say if it's better than anyone elses system but I do know that it works for me.

Who knows..There's still room on the bench for a Co-Ax if I were to get rid of a Pacific and a Ponsness.

 

[barry.s]

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[zuke]

Can one of you Redding fan's please post the cost of said press that's here in Canada?
I'd like to see one

 

[looch]

Can one of you Redding fan's please post the cost of said press that's here in Canada?
I'd like to see one

Type grouseriver.com in the address bar of your web browser, then navigate to the hunting and shooting menu item, then select reloading, then presses and dies. Those are pictures of the products that the store sells. The numbers in red are the prices.

 

[zuke]

Type grouseriver.com in the address bar of your web browser, then navigate to the hunting and shooting menu item, then select reloading, then presses and dies. Those are pictures of the products that the store sells. The numbers in red are the prices.

For all that typing it woulda been easier to copy and paste the address.
But I understand if you don't want the rest to see the price's.

 

[2Bad4u]

Can one of you Redding fan's please post the cost of said press that's here in Canada?
I'd like to see one

I picked up a Redding Big Boss II at Epps for $205 and that was in mid December. I would suggest that you give them a call (705-689-5333) to see if they have any more in stock. They will order you one if they are sold out.

 

[looch]

For all that typing it woulda been easier to copy and paste the address.

Ya think? It was sarcasm.

 

[HKMark23]

For all that typing it woulda been easier to copy and paste the address.
But I understand if you don't want the rest to see the price's.

You can click on P&D's sponsor link above. Thats pretty easy .

 

[REPO]

These few things have helped me produce very consistent accurate ammunition over many years.

I use an RCBS Rockchucker2.

Just using this setup runout is typically less than 0.001" using Nosler or Lapua brass. It's what works for me. Good luck finding what you need out there among all the choices.

You mention Lapua brass, are you loading .338 Lapua? I found a reasonably priced Rock Chucker Supreme press used that I am going to pick up next week. I think this should work fine for the .338 length?

 

[DOUGLAS D]

Can one of you Redding fan's please post the cost of said press that's here in Canada?
I'd like to see one

WSS sells the Redding Ultramag for around 369-389 depending on which store you're in.
The T-7 and the Co-Ax are within that range as well plus/minus 10-20 dollars.
None of them are over the four hundred mark.

 

[hk33ka1]

A quick search of a US forum says that the New Rockchucker IV and older RC II will both load .338LM.

 

[Kevan]

A quick search of a US forum says that the New Rockchucker IV and older RC II will both load .338LM.

My older RCII would deprime / size no problem, but seating the bullets to 3.7" coal required that the seater die be threaded in and back out to remove the loaded round... really a PITA.
No problem at all with either the Lee Classic Cast or the Ammomaster... both have plenty of height to spare.

 

[zuke]

Ya think? It was sarcasm.

Vive la quebec

 

[zuke]

I picked up a Redding Big Boss II at Epps for $205 and that was in mid December. I would suggest that you give them a call (705-689-5333) to see if they have any more in stock. They will order you one if they are sold out.

Thank you for your great reply!

 

[mechanik]

Thanks Imagius! That is great info.

So the Rock Chucker would do all of my calibers with the appropriate dies and shell holders?

Assuming you're not loading something huge like .50 BMG, yes.

 

[ShootSavage]

I can only speak on the Hornady Lock N Load Classic kit because that's the one I have and the only one I've ever used as I've only been reloading for about a year now, I can say I'm completely satisfied with my Hornady press and other components, the only thing I didn't like about this kit was the powder tickler and the little battery operated scale.

I've since bought an RCBS 505 scale and powder tickler and also got some extra die bushings and shell holders and it's off to the races.

I load for 300 win mag and 243 win, so I'm not sure if it's suitable for 338 but if it is then I don't think you would be disappointed with it