ATRS ACCU-MAXX™ Reloading Press

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ATRS ACCU-MAXX™ Reloading Press

I was just curious if anyone has any experience with the ATRS ACCU-MAXX™ Reloading Press.I have been looking for a long stroke press that will do everything up to 50 bmg. This press looks like it does everything I would want. I would just like someone else to spend the dough before me and let me know how good it is. Lol
 
I'd like to know how they come up with pricing for most of their ####...."what's the most expensive single stage press on the market? K....Double that..."
 
I have seen it work in person and it is overbuilt,

best on the market

they want to make a little profit so what is the problem it will outlast anything on the market and last forever,

best piece of reloading press you will ever buy

Jefferson
 
Jefferson said:
I have seen it work in person and it is overbuilt,

best on the market

they want to make a little profit so what is the problem it will outlast anything on the market and last forever,

best piece of reloading press you will ever buy

Jefferson
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Aluminum top plate and bolt together construction = overbuilt?
Those 2 reasons alone I would avoid that press. The 3rd being the retarded price.
It looks like they jacked most of the design from Corbin by the looks of it, but subbed in aluminum for steel.
http://www.corbins.com/pr-csp2.htm
 
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Kosmic said:
Redding Ultramag not good enough? In a local forum EE, a guy selling one for 425$ lightly used.
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You can't load 50 BMG on an Ultramag press, it just plainly is not big enough nor can it be set up for that caliber. Loading 338 Lapua is even a stretch but is possible on an Ultramag, which frankly is a great press.

Compareing new and used is hardly a fair tactic.
 
Hitzy said:
Aluminum top plate and bolt together construction = overbuilt?
Those 2 reasons alone I would avoid that press. The 3rd being the retarded price.
It looks like they jacked most of the design from Corbin by the looks of it, but subbed in aluminum for steel.
http://www.corbins.com/pr-csp2.htm
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There are only a few designs when it comes to presses. Corbins and Walnut Hill fail miserably when it comes to ergonomics, from experience. Having over 180 degrees of throw on the handle? really?? You get "so much leverage" when you stand on your head to get full stroke.

Any part that there is a need for steel is made of steel, the base plate, ram guide and top plate both will withstand about 1000 times more force than anyone can apply to them even when you put an 8 foot long snipe on the handle. I know, we tried!
So I am confused as to why these plates would be "better" if made from mild steel. Our press weighs 40 lbs if made of mild steel closer to 75, I see no advantage to more weight assuming strength is the same or better.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7075_aluminium_alloy


OP if you are ever in Calgary we have some AccuMaxx presses set up, along with a Corbin, and an RCBS 50 cal press, feel free to come on in and try both and see for yourself. I already know which you will prefer already, but better to satisfy your questions on your own.
 
alberta tactical rifle said:
You can't load 50 BMG on an Ultramag press, it just plainly is not big enough nor can it be set up for that caliber. Loading 338 Lapua is even a stretch but is possible on an Ultramag, which frankly is a great press.

Compareing new and used is hardly a fair tactic.
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Ha ok, thx for the info. No tactic at all, just a heads up for a nuter.
 
alberta tactical rifle said:
There are only a few designs when it comes to presses. Corbins and Walnut Hill fail miserably when it comes to ergonomics, from experience. Having over 180 degrees of throw on the handle? really?? You get "so much leverage" when you stand on your head to get full stroke.

Any part that there is a need for steel is made of steel, the base plate, ram guide and top plate both will withstand about 1000 times more force than anyone can apply to them even when you put an 8 foot long snipe on the handle. I know, we tried!
So I am confused as to why these plates would be "better" if made from mild steel. Our press weighs 40 lbs if made of mild steel closer to 75, I see no advantage to more weight assuming strength is the same or better.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7075_aluminium_alloy


OP if you are ever in Calgary we have some AccuMaxx presses set up, along with a Corbin, and an RCBS 50 cal press, feel free to come on in and try both and see for yourself. I already know which you will prefer already, but better to satisfy your questions on your own.
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I was actually hoping to head to Calgary in the next couple months I would like to see how the press works and the quality before I spend that much money. I would also like to order a modern varmint while I'm there. I just need to wait till my broken ankle heals. I will probably get impatient though and just call you guys. Lol
 
Rstjean said:
I was actually hoping to head to Calgary in the next couple months I would like to see how the press works and the quality before I spend that much money. I would also like to order a modern varmint while I'm there. I just need to wait till my broken ankle heals. I will probably get impatient though and just call you guys. Lol
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Good luck with the ankle!!
If you have some spent casings that have not been sized yet and the dies, bring them and test drive our press with known brass and dies.
We do have some 50 cal casings that were shot out of a very loose M2 chamber if you really want a demo between presses, these casings are waaaay out of spec.
 
I was able to check one out after randomly meeting someone who owned one while I was out of town for work.

My impression was it was really well built, with very smooth operation - made my RCBS Rock Chucker seem like a toy. Out of my price range, but so is feeding a 50 BMG.
 
I have one, and although I haven't put a bunch of miles on it yet (only use it for 50) I am very happy with the apparent quality and the actual smoothness and mechanical advantage under use. I am comparing to my RCBS Ammomaster, which I used for many years.
The ATRS is certainly more robust. Is it worth the money?....That's a personal decision. Is to me, but I don't tend to be frugal....
 
I suppose after you've spent many thousands of dollars getting setup for the big bore long range type of shooting, spending an extra G for the best reloading press you can get makes sense. Obviously doesn't pertain to the average reloader, but it doesn't need to. Nice to see something like this being produced locally.
 
I am sure it is a very fine press. However, I have no need to load the BMG 50, nor even the 338 Lapua.
It is quite spendy, but I'm sure some could justify that without a quiver.
I could buy 3 - CO-AX presses, and have leftover change for a beer. :) Dave.
 
Eagleye said:
I am sure it is a very fine press. However, I have no need to load the BMG 50, nor even the 338 Lapua.
It is quite spendy, but I'm sure some could justify that without a quiver.
I could buy 3 - CO-AX presses, and have leftover change for a beer. :) Dave.
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Sorry but my original question wasn't asking people that don't have the press what there opinion was. Lol
I said I would like to reload 338 lapua and 50 bmg and ask for advice from people who own or have used the press before. This post isn't just for you eagle eye it's for everyone that posted there opinion without ever looking at the press. It's the same thing as my annealing machine I did a review on I had lots of people saying it was way to expensive for what it is. I have yet to regret that purchase and I am sure if I end up with this press I will be very happy with it also. I also don't mind spending a bit more money to support my province even if it's Calgary. Lol
 
Eagleye said:
I am sure it is a very fine press. However, I have no need to load the BMG 50, nor even the 338 Lapua.
It is quite spendy, but I'm sure some could justify that without a quiver.
I could buy 3 - CO-AX presses, and have leftover change for a beer. :) Dave.
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With that logic or lack thereof, you could buy 10 Lee presses, but still NOT be able to load 50 BMG with all 10 of them.
I totally understand NOT needing a huge and precise press if you are only reloading little cartridges or precision ammo, but the original post was quite specific about his needs, which our press covers perfectly.

Maybe he should ask you about his need to move 200 yards of gravel and what dump truck would be best so you can reply buy a Honda Civic?
 
alberta tactical rifle said:
There are a few reviews already. Caliber magazine did 1 as did the Fifty Caliber Shooters Association VHP magazine. More is always better however.
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I didnt know caliber magazine did I review. I just looked at it up online and read it seems like your press very well built. I will be making an order in the next couple months I'm tired of having to hook my bullets up into my seater before putting the case into the shell holder 338 lapua is a real pain. I know first world problems. Lol
 
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