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13 years 5 months ago #22458 by Siscowet
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Well it is finally time to spend some Drachmas, or whatever else I can find in my pocket for a reloading press. I am looking for recommendations. Leb I know you recommend the RCBS rock chucker. My old RCBS from 35 years ago was a "C" type, this time I am looking for an "O" type. I am thinking economical, but not necessarily cheap. I am looking at that Lee kit that is $159 for press, powder measure, scale, priming tool, chamfer tool and 7 bases. I know a comparable Rock Chucker kit is $319 or more. Anyone have any thoughts or opinions or favorites?
For now I am not considering a progressive as I have my sons first college tuition coming up and I am helping him out as much as I can.

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13 years 5 months ago #22459 by 13fcolt
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I'd urge you to save a bit longer and go rock chucker, or forster co-ax. For a single stage press though I'd take a used forster over pretty much anything. Although it will cost more in the long run, you could avoid the kits and get yourself set up a piece at a time. You'll get better stuff that way like a digital scale, quality trickler, and a more comfortable priming tool.





Oh yeah, so sharkey don't slap me with a fish... use the ar10t amazon link if you find a deal there.
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13 years 5 months ago #22461 by MrMarty51
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I too would like to find an inexpensive press to compliment the set I have,same with the trimmer.
I would like one trimmer set strictly for the .308s and another that I could vary depending on which cal. I am reeloading at the moment.
If You come acrost a gooood deal, please postit here.

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13 years 5 months ago #22471 by LebbenB
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If I couldn't have a Rock Chucker Supreme or Forster Co-Ax, I'd look at the Lee Challenger and the RCBS Partner.
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13 years 5 months ago #22472 by Siscowet
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LebbenB wrote: If I couldn't have a Rock Chucker Supreme or Forster Co-Ax, I'd look at the Lee Challenger and the RCBS Partner.

Thanks Leb, I just ordered a Lee Challenger with scale, trimmer, primer tool and powder dispenser. Cost, $159. On the way.

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13 years 5 months ago #22473 by LebbenB
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May it work well for you, my friend. If you can find the time, do a quick write up on it when you get it all sorted out - things you like, things you don't.

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13 years 5 months ago #22474 by Siscowet
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Will do.

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13 years 5 months ago #22544 by BUILDING MY SASS
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Siscowet wrote:

LebbenB wrote: If I couldn't have a Rock Chucker Supreme or Forster Co-Ax, I'd look at the Lee Challenger and the RCBS Partner.

Thanks Leb, I just ordered a Lee Challenger with scale, trimmer, primer tool and powder dispenser. Cost, $159. On the way.


That is the set up I have..Get the Lee Zip Trimmer as well..it will save you alot of time. I can give you a tip or two if you like...
I also have the Lee Pro 1000 Progressive Press I use for my Pistol Rounds...
Works Great if you keep it clean and Maintained...
BMS
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13 years 5 months ago #22547 by Siscowet
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BUILDING MY SASS wrote:

Siscowet wrote:

LebbenB wrote: If I couldn't have a Rock Chucker Supreme or Forster Co-Ax, I'd look at the Lee Challenger and the RCBS Partner.

Thanks Leb, I just ordered a Lee Challenger with scale, trimmer, primer tool and powder dispenser. Cost, $159. On the way.


That is the set up I have..Get the Lee Zip Trimmer as well..it will save you alot of time. I can give you a tip or two if you like...
I also have the Lee Pro 1000 Progressive Press I use for my Pistol Rounds...
Works Great if you keep it clean and Maintained...
BMS

Just hit the local gun show today. Scored 500 5.56 bullets and another pound of Reloader 15. Ready to roll!

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13 years 5 months ago #22558 by LebbenB
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Geez...None of the local gun shows here have that kind of swag. Good find! Hopefully you didn't have to pay too much over true market value.

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