0k, whats up with the cannon? A little info on that please.As someone who runs two T7's as his primary presses I have to concur with Varminterror.
"Precision" is of course subjective. I don't compete in any benchrest category or distance matches so my needs and concern over run-out/deflection will differ significantly over someone who does compete.
I just went out before I typed this response and looked at the T7's. There is minimal tilt from front to back. Almost imperceivable. However, it is still there. I didn't see Varminterrors response as a dig on the T7 build quality. Just an observation on the design differences of the two presses and what the results of those design are.
Turret press deflection (head tilt) has been the subject of many threads on various sites with lots of input on what the resulting negative (if any) impact is on the final product. My two T7's will be around long after I'm gone. If not on a grand kids bench then on somebody elses,. Good chance that 25 years in the future while my old T7's are cranking out rounds someone will broach the subject of a Lee Turret Press having less deflection ....."You know Larry, them Lee Turrets have less deflection than your T7". And so this discussion shall continue....
I love these presses:
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A couple of us are going to arm wrestle to decide which is best
You’re correct but even in my advanced years as weak as my arm is, my eyes are weaker still.Be more helpful to the OP is we shot for the best one
If looking for a single stage press, check out the MEC Marksman. It's big and strong, the machining on the ram fitment is a thing of beauty. It also has free floating shell holders that should aid in concentricity.
0k, whats up with the cannon? A little info on that please
So, OP, is any of this helpful or have you tuned out by now?
A couple of us are going to arm wrestle to decide which is best
Looks like it’s all up to youWell, all the advice to buy something that's not in stock or isn't even in stock during normal times (like the Bonanza) might not be helpful anytime soon, but there may be nothing to be done about that. So far, I take it that nobody has any personal experience with the Sinclair press that's in stock.
On the other hand, advice to buy something because it's more accurate or better for accurate ammo without any evidence to show that is totally useless.
So if the T7 turret deflects on an indicator dial, is there a result shown in the base to datum or ogive consistency? If the LCT is better, can we see it in the base to datum or ogive consistency? Or in the total indicated runout? By datum, I mean the shoulder dimension in the same comparator. If turret deflection is a problem, is the CH No. 444 the answer?
Where's the evidence that the Co-Ax is superior? The floating design should theoretically produce better concentricity, but float can be built into the shellholder (MEC) or another way. In published tests (UR), one example of the Coax produced poor concentricity. The Frankford Arsenal copy that works on the same principle similarly achieved mediocre concentricity compared to much more ordinary presses. Concentricity is probably more a function of the brass to begin with, and there's no evidence shown that concentricity is beneficial to the results on target. The Co-ax was for a time a trend with competitive shooters, but it's no longer the fad. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying this 50+ year old press was just a fad, but that it's heightened popularity in recent years, the kind of popularity that caused FA to copy it most recently, was just a trend. I'm not compelled to try to find one or pay a high price just because "successful guys" use them, without real evidence that it's worth it. Tell me why it is.
I did call RCBS. 1800 533 5000. After I listened to all the Covid messaging warning me to expect delays and making excuses, the recording declares they're experiencing technical difficulties and will not take my call at this time.
IIRC, the press that did the best in that test was green.In published tests (UR), one example of the Coax produced poor concentricity.
IIRC, the press that did the best in that test was green.
I did call RCBS. 1800 533 5000. After I listened to all the Covid messaging warning me to expect delays and making excuses, the recording declares they're experiencing technical difficulties and will not take my call at this time.
Here is a few top of the line presses-
Hood
JJ LOH
HARRELS
LENZI
Do they make better ammo?
That's for you to decide.
I can only imagine they've been swamped with a hoard of new people that decided to get into loading these last months.
I use all RCBS for the last 30 or so yrs, anytime I've had an issue, and i think maybe 3 times, their customer service has been totally the best. Replacement parts have always been FOC, at least what I needed from them. Sorry you're having that problem.
Id email and keep giving em a bell when ya can. They'll take care of you
I did call RCBS. 1800 533 5000. After I listened to all the Covid messaging warning me to expect delays and making excuses, the recording declares they're experiencing technical difficulties and will not take my call at this time.
Not a bad plan.I would return it and collet all the info and pass it on to RCBS. Let them order one and have the authorities get involved and shut them down.