Rock Chucker supreme deluxe or Hornady Classic deluxe

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Hey All!
Just wondering what some peoples opinions are on the the two reloading kits noted above. Both are locally avail through my bass pro or Cabela's but with the price tag on the rock chucker im curious if there is a benefit. I traditionally have great success with Hornady products so I have kinda been set on the LNL classic however a good pal and seasoned reloader recommends the rock chucker for the charge master alone. All experiences with both and comments as well are greatly appreciated. If it matters at all I plan to load 30-30, 30-06, 8mm and maybe 357 if I accumulate enough brass.
Thanks for your time!
 
Hornady of the 2 because of the LNL, although you can convert most presses. If you are going single stage, my money is on the lee classic cast. I have one and a rockchucker.
 
AlbertanBound I've been stuck on the same debate myself, been recommended the Rock Chucker by some reloading gurus but I was initially leading towards the Hornady. I will keep watch on this thread.
 
I have the Hornady and have absolutely no complaints about it. I have had no consistency issues with any part of it, just set it up consistently every time, just like with any other press. Treat it well, like any other piece of equipment and it will treat you well.
 
I am definitely leaning towards the hornady after reading the entire PDF, done by another nutter on here, (its in one of the sticky's but for the life of me I cant remember the name). He seemed to have done a great review on the Hornady. However it was progressive which is more then I think I should start with.

Suberman- Do you have the Rock Chucker supreme deluxe? Do the extras make up for the price since it is substantial.
 
Rock Chuckers rule. Have had mine for years, and it loaded many different calibers for everything from gophers to Godzilla. RCBS warranty is second to none.
 
I've had my Rock Chucker for years as well. I can't comment on RCBS's warranty service because I've never had to use it.....;-})>
 
AlbertanBound said:
I am definitely leaning towards the hornady after reading the entire PDF, done by another nutter on here, (its in one of the sticky's but for the life of me I cant remember the name). He seemed to have done a great review on the Hornady. However it was progressive which is more then I think I should start with.

Suberman- Do you have the Rock Chucker supreme deluxe? Do the extras make up for the price since it is substantial.
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Have you considered the Forster Co-Ax Press? You don't need shell holders and the press is amazing. Swapping dies is as fast, if not faster than with the Hornady. It is fast, and precise. I upgraded from a Hornady LnL Press and as good as the Hornady was, this is much better.

 
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Have you considered the Forster Co-Ax Press? You don't need shell holders and the press is amazing. Swapping dies is as fast, if not faster than with the Hornady. It is fast, and precise. I upgraded from a Hornady LnL Press and as good as the Hornady was, this is much better.

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Hey there,
So I tried loading the webpage on my boat but it shat the bed. Do these Forster presses come in kits? As a first time reloader I'd like to buy it all in one shot.
Thanks
 
No, the Co-Ax doesn't come in a kit.

Start with a manual to learn the process and what tools you'll need.
If you get a kit, get one with the most tools. Most kits leave something out that will need to be added later.

Kits are a good way to get started, but most folks end up getting all different colours of stuff on their bench pretty quickly, usually because of what is available/affordable when the need arises.
There is no "Best" brand, they're all very very good, the biggest differences being features. What features are best is a very subjective subject, and a great way to get an internet fight started. What works best for you, you won't know until you try it out.
 
AlbertanBound said:
Hey there,
So I tried loading the webpage on my boat but it shat the bed. Do these Forster presses come in kits? As a first time reloader I'd like to buy it all in one shot.
Thanks
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No, they don't come as kits to the best of my knowledge. When I started reloading, about 2 years ago, I bought a Hornady LnL kit and it was a great place to start. Today, there is almost nothing from the kit that I still use. I absolutely love the Forster Press (I paid about $315 for it). I upgraded the kit powder dispenser and scale for an RCBS Chargemaster. A kit will give you everything you need to start reloading and it will likely produce ammo that is much better than factory ammunition, but it will be basic, entry level equipment. As your needs and skills grow, you will likely outgrow the kit components fairly quickly and want to replace or upgrade them. My advice to you would be to talk to the guys at your local gun shop who reload about what they use and what they would recommend, that way, when you have a question, you will have a local guy who can help you out. Sometimes, it is worth it to spend a little extra and do it once rather than to buy something that is "good enough" and soon want to replace it and wind up buying twice.

Hindsight being 20/20, I wish I had bought my Forster Press and Chargemaster powder dispenser/scale to begin with.
 
Thanks to all for your advice! However I have one last question, for a new reloader, since I am looking at more quantity of ammo produced, (it of course still has to be safe but I am not in for match grade super ammo either, Im not that good of a shot haha), is it taboo for a new reloader to get anything other then a single stage?
 
AlbertanBound said:
Thanks to all for your advice! However I have one last question, for a new reloader, since I am looking at more quantity of ammo produced, (it of course still has to be safe but I am not in for match grade super ammo either, Im not that good of a shot haha), is it taboo for a new reloader to get anything other then a single stage?
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some people think you should start with a single stage, i on the other hand don't. you can always treat a progressive press like a single stage and run 1 piece of brass at a time. once you get the hand of it all you really need to watch (for bulk practice ammo) is powder level.

that being said there is always room for a single stage in the reloading process for messing around with various things so starting with one certainly won't hurt.
 
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