2nd Press?

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Have a Lee Classic Turret on order with extra disks, dies, pro powder measure, safety primer, etc.... Currently reading all the manuals you guys suggested and will have an experienced hands on tutor.

The actual Lee Callsic Turret is on 5-6 week backorder.

May like to go ahead and get a Single Stage.

In separate thread some suggested the Lee Classic cast because it has the same bench bolt pattern. I don't think that matters now since I just extended my bench.

I am tempted to pick up the Forster CoAx and be have a 2 press bench. Are there any compatibility issues with using the LCT and CoAx as my 2 presses? I would use the LCT for pistol & 223 with extra disks set up. I would use the CoAx for 243, 308, 30-06. I would not be using dies on both machines but would need a separate powder measure for the CoAx.

As stated in the other post. I have a family member buying the rifle press for me & they are ok with the extra cost of CoAx.

Am I missing any other problems that would make this a bad idea? If so, I can just get the Lee Classic Cast or Rockchucker.
 
It's fun to have multiple presses for different reasons but with that said, the LCT works great for rifle.. I take out the operating rod and use it as a SS for bottleneck rifle.
 
Single stage presses are handy to have around. Besides basic reloading there are a few tasks that work better or easier on a single stage.

The Co-Ax press has a good reputation for reloading. I do not know if some of the specialized tasks like primer pocket swaging or collet bullet pullers work on the Co-Ax press.

Any of the heavy "O" Frame presses will serve you well.
 
I ran off and asked about the CoAx and could have sworn I saw a couple online places that had it in stock. It looks like the backorder may be similar to the LCT.
 
The co-ax is supposedly one of the finest SS presses made, it has the price to match the hype, anyway. It has very good mechanical leverage, it has a nice spent primer catch. The priming set up is ridiculous for something that cost three times what it should. Having to pick up a single primer and put it in the primer reciever, whick looks pretty tight for fingers. These presses must be why someone had to invent a hand primer.

It will probably take as long to get one as the LCT.
 
I have a Lee Classic Turret and recently gave my Lee Reloader to a BIL who wanted to try loading. I then picked up the Lee Classic Cast single stage press with out the breech lock since it wouldn't take the 1 1/4"x12 dies that I had for loading Magtech 12 ga brass shells. I picked up the Hornady LNL conversion so I can use the breech lock system with it. I've been very pleased with the press and on this one the spent primers go through the ram into a tube like the LCT does and even used the same primer system as well as the handle off my LCT on the LCC when I bought the new handle for my LCT.
 
I know what I'd do if I found a classic cast in stock. (*cough* Natchez-$93)

I'm tempted myself, but my LCT does everything I need.
 
I then picked up the Lee Classic Cast single stage press with out the breech lock since it wouldn't take the 1 1/4"x12 dies that I had for loading Magtech 12 ga brass shells. I picked up the Hornady LNL conversion so I can use the breech lock system with it.
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GT1 & joecil - Thanks for all the input.

Sounds like the Classic Cast is the better fit.

joecil - can you explain the quote above? The Classic Cast and Classic Cast Breechlock are the exact same price & I don't get the difference at all.

Thanks
 
The breechlock classic cast has a different spent primer system, a bounce around hope it goes in the funnel system, not through the ram like the LCT and original classic cast.
Since the original classic cast has a screw out adapter so one can fit 50 BMG dies the hornady bushing system(works similar to Lee's breech lock) fits in there.

At least I think that is what he said.
 
I would get the Co-Ax.My experiance has been bullet run out will drop to .003" and under with many showing 0 run out.The priming system is slow but .004" below flush every time.
 
Wait, I'm not telling you what to get. I think you should buy what makes you happy. I think I would make sure I knew what I was looking at before buying, though.

I'd go watch the youtube vids, there are guys showing how the forster works, and the classic cast(both types).

Again, research, know what things are, then buy what makes you happy.
 
I would get the Co-Ax.My experiance has been bullet run out will drop to .003" and under with many showing 0 run out.The priming system is slow but .004" below flush every time.
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Doug b - I can't find a CoAx
 
I love my co ax. You will probably not be able to swap dies between the two without moving the lock rings, and it works a little better with the Forster lock rings.

The only thing I use the priming gadget on top for is when I seat a primer sideways or upside down in my rcbs hand primer. I deprime, get the mangled primer out of the super handy cup, and re seat it in the right orientation using the press mounted priming system. Even if it is a little bent. It usually gets pushed back into the right shape and seats fine.

It is a really nice setup.

I'm getting a new adapter to let it hold a traditional shell holder from midway on Friday to let me use my RCBS primer pocket swager. We will see how it works. I suspect there will be some tinkering.

J.
 
Wait, I'm not telling you what to get. I think you should buy what makes you happy. I think I would make sure I knew what I was looking at before buying, though.

I'd go watch the youtube vids, there are guys showing how the forster works, and the classic cast(both types).
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GT1 - Fair enough. I'll make my own decision.

By the way - talked to the people at LEE - nice people.
 
I love my co ax. You will probably not be able to swap dies between the two without moving the lock rings, and it works a little better with the Forster lock rings.
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jr roosa - I would not share the dies between the 2 presses. My LCT with have all pistol disks & 223 and the "other press" with have 243, 308 & 30-06.
 
GT1 - Looks like the Hand Press also has a regular and Breechlock version. Which one should I get?
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If they are similarly priced might as well get the breech lock, even if you never use it and screw dies in and out, it is the same.

I do have the breech lock version of that hand press.
I started out loading on it, had a set of powder dippers, a scale and calipers, and Lee's book. Loaded .45 acp for about a hundred rounds, and decided it was okay, but then I bought a 9mm too, and joined the local pistol club and while the hand press works and works well, it is slower than a bench mounted press. I wanted to shoot a lot more than that.
 
I picked up the Hornady LNL conversion so I can use the breech lock system with it.
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joecil - So would the die swaps with the Lee Classic Cast be as easy as with the Forster CoAx? With the way you set up your Lee Classic Cast.
 
I can tell you're anxious to get going but really believe if you can just hold off until your Classic Turret comes you'll be completely satisfied. Save your money for components. :D
 
No I am talking about the classic turret kit. Try this link it should take you right to the classic turret kit.
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RustyFN - Thanks for the tip. I called & they do onto have any LCTs, alone or in kit. They said 3-4 weeks.

Thanks much for the help.
 
I can tell you're anxious to get going but really believe if you can just hold off until your Classic Turret comes you'll be completely satisfied. Save your money for components.
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twice barrel - Thanks - I know you are right. :banghead:
 
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