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ridgleyart

Dad said he had some small rifle primers I could have so I decided I would start rebuilding my reloading equipment. The Forster Co-Ax is what I had, paid $180 for it, now I see it retails for around $350, and everybody is out of stock. On the secondary market they are bringing $450 used and they're asking $650 for a new one...just ridiculous. Guess it will be awhile before I get a press.

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  • Ricci.Wright

    I am no reloader though I have done a fair amount and all I know is buy Dillon Blue.

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  • ridgleyart

    Dillon makes nice stuff, but I reload to relax and actually prefer a single stage press.

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  • buddyb

    I have zero problem letting people keep their overpriced goods.

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  • Butchdog2

    I like single stage to. Old brain can't keep.

    Removed my MEC single stage loaders and replace with Ponsness Warren.

    Busier than a woodpecker in a furniture factory just trying to keep them going.

    I use RCBS single stages for all my handgun and rifle loading. Don't do it for the speed but for the satisfaction of "hand" loading.

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  • love2shoot

    Lyman T-Mag for 38 and 44 mag

    Dillion 550B for 9mm

    RCBS Rock Chucker for 243

    Ponsness Warren 800B, MEC 9000H and a MEC 600 Jr for 12ga

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  • nononsense

    Your best bet might be to put an ad in the Wanted forum here to see what the members have put away. Then try the local gun clubs and reloading groups. Our local range has a swap meet twice a year where the prices are just downright reasonable.

    This is my current favorite which is from Germany:

    Präzipress by Turban

    Präzipress – CNC Turban
    Lowest tolerances and high precision manufacturing ensure the highest accuracy between headplate und baseplate. There is only a minimum of play, which allows the sled to move smoothly.


    Then the Italians entered the fray with the Talon:

    Reloading press Talon advanced
    Precision press The Talon Precision press is designed to improve the accuracy of cartridge processing both in forming and inserting the projectiles. Completely realized by CNC machines in Ergal 7075, C40 and 304 stainless steel. The vertical stroke is guided by a ball bearing and 3 bushings. The central column and the 3 side columns are created to increase the accuracy of the reloading of ammunition in the dies. Reducing runout, improving accuracy. Standard threading is 7/8-14UNF. Adapters can be bought in 1/4-12UNF and 1'-1/2 UNF. Adapter Holder is recommended because other brands may not fit in the dieset holder. Talon presses work at best with Redding shellholders in general. Total stroke of the press 145 mm, this means you can reload all calibers up to 50bmg in 1 press.


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  • KenK/84Bravo

    That Prazipress looks like a Quality component. Just what you'd expect of German engineering.

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  • B17-P51

    Here's a press that I never heard of. Check out the price. It looks like it may be some type of turret press, one step up from a single stage. I didn't research it.

    https://www.brownells.com/reloading/reloading-presses/single-stage-presses/zero-turret-press-sku100041060-137266-250483.aspx?sku=100-041-060&trk_msg=NLI8J0FHL4IK903PQ101JPA3E0&trk_contact=7LPTHEISNATM65UUUKHNB99UQK&trk_sid=JQVHT4I6MSHP91RLDFML0BU9UG&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Introducing+the+Area+419+Zero+Reloading+Press&utm_campaign=2020_12_10_NPVIP&utm_content=VIP

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  • Sam06
    B17-P51: 31548871406107/comments/31548849618843

    Here's a press that I never heard of. Check out the price. It looks like it may be some type of turret press, one step up from a single stage. I didn't research it.

    https://www.brownells.com/reloading/reloading-presses/single-stage-presses/zero-turret-press-sku100041060-137266-250483.aspx?sku=100-041-060&trk_msg=NLI8J0FHL4IK903PQ101JPA3E0&trk_contact=7LPTHEISNATM65UUUKHNB99UQK&trk_sid=JQVHT4I6MSHP91RLDFML0BU9UG&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Introducing+the+Area+419+Zero+Reloading+Press&utm_campaign=2020_12_10_NPVIP&utm_content=VIP

    Wow


    They are proud of that.

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  • Bubba Jr.

    If their description is accurate, that should be one slick press.

    Joe

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  • ridgleyart

    Wow, that must be one heck of a press.

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  • Okie


    I keep this in the back of my mind when considering reloading stuff.

    A used RCBS has a lifetime warranty: (if it don't have any electronics attached)

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  • nononsense
    @...: 31548871406107/comments/31548917617947

    I keep this in the back of my mind when considering reloading stuff.

    A used RCBS has a lifetime warranty: (if it don't have any electronics attached)

    Take the time to think it through. What do you NEED and what can you or want afford?

    To take it one step further:

    Not everyone needs a $4,000 scope.

    Not everyone needs $1,200 press.

    Not everyone needs a $600 primer seater.

    Not everyone needs an $1,800 case trimmer.

    Not everyone needs a $9,000 custom rifle.

    Those that have little to no limitations on their spending can generally buy what intrigues them. Those of us with limitations on our spending have to consider the consequences of overspending and where to devote our resources for the best effect.

    If you are satisfied with the quality of the ammunition you produce on RCBS equipment then you have no problem. If you harvest game with your factory Ruger, Savage or Remington, you have no problem. I refuse to overspend for items which are simply overpriced. But, if someone designs a better piece of equipment which really works better, I'm all in.


    Best.

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