opnions for a new single stage press?

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There is no doubt they will fix it if there is a problem. I don't set my neck sizer up like Lee says. It hurts my sore hands to use it like that & I don't have a force gauge hooked to my press. I let my press cam over with just a slight bit of pop. I have gotten use to the fell but starting I adjusted the dies very small amounts until I got them where I wanted them.

This is what Lee says NOT to do tho.
 
I bought a REDDING Boss. Either it or the Big Boss would serve you well. REDDING uses a feature that's called Top-Dead-Center that aloows your OACL to be very consistent. This feature is also used by LEE with their Classic and Classic Turret presses. A very overlooked feature IMO. ;)
 
I'm happy with my Hornady one. The Lock N' Load dies save me a lot of time.

At least 90% of the spent primers go where they are supposed to, in the catch bucket.
 
There a alot of good presses on the market but you wont find any better single stage than the RCBS Rockchucker.
 
oneounceload - After >6K loads, linkage is getting sloppy due to worn pins. Still works fine for normal FL sizing. Trying to NS 30-30 but can't get enough pressure on the handle. If I push harder, I will break the press or my bench, a solid core door or bend the handle. Don't feel RCBS should cover my abuse. Polished the heck out of the die, used new brass, etc. The spindle is .305 but brass will only go to .312 Fired brass from a 336 is .320 something. 243 die works fine after I polished it, 243 has a much smaller neck but thicker brass. I did the straw in the primer hole, which helps some. My dog wants to try everything on the garage floor so I don't like picking all the loose primers up. If I change, it sounds like the Lee cast would be the best solution. Thanks.
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RCBS has a forever warranty, so call them and ask - maybe they will want you to send it in or not, but the parts are free forever
 
I bought a Partner press for a cheaper backup press for decapping or expanding pistol cases,I'm kind of RCBS guy,most of my dies are and my other single stage is a Rockchucker,but that Partner press is a sorry piece of c**p.It doesn't fit in with anything else in their lineup.I'm not surprized it wore out so soon, but if they sell it they should fix it.
 
"..you wont find any better single stage than the RCBS Rockchucker. "

Well, I challenge that with the Forster Coax and Redding Ultramag. But it really doesn't make any difference, all presses of the same general design are over built and give equal in life and equal end results in what can be done with any of them.

I have an RC. It's an okay press but I know it's no better than others in it's class. In some respects it's really not as good as my young friend's less much less costly Lee's Classic Cast; his ram is larger in diameter so it's more wear resistant, his spent primer catcher actually works, his lever is fully adjustable.
 
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(edited for brevity) Priming can be done automatically by use of the lee safety prime.
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I beg your pardon. That is SEMI-automatically. You have to operate the little "pez-dispenser" primer device once per primer.

However, I have found it preferable to every other priming system out there.

Lost Sheep
 
I can't believe that one has mentioned the Forester CO-AX.

It has fantastic leverage. Snap-in and snap-out die changing. A positive spent primer catcher system. Dual floating guide rods, perfect alignment of the die and the case because the shell holder jaws are designed to float with the die, thereby permitting the case to center precisely in the die.

Do a search, the CO-AX is the ultimate single stage.
 
A Redding press is just as accurate and powerful plus more user friendly.
 
I just replaced my hornady single stage with a forester coax. the hornady press had alot of play in the ram, and i didnt like the bushings. i haven't used the coax much but it is far superior than the hornady. i loaded up some 30-06 loads and resizing the brass was cake, no effort involved. I know your question was on a reasonably priced press, but if your next press lasts you years you might as well spend the money and get something great.
 
I like RCBS Rock Chucker, Chevy pick-ups, and brunettes with sky blue eyes!!!

Just my opinion.......

The Dove
 
I looked at the forester coax - looks nice but out of budget. I'll get a hands-on look at the Lee classic cast, if it feels good, that is what I'll get. Thanks.
 
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(edited for brevity) Priming can be done automatically by use of the lee safety prime.
I beg your pardon. That is SEMI-automatically. You have to operate the little "pez-dispenser" primer device once per primer.
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Scuse me, I meant as opposed to picking each primer up a placing it in the cup.

The breech-lock bushing system is an answer to a question that should never have been asked. At least Lee has a pin that prevents the bushing from turning once it's installed.

As for the lock & load, I finally had the opportunity to try one. The single stage model. What a POS! There's no way to hold onto those bushings! They can unlock with the slightest turning torque, there's no way to adjust a die if you have to back it out.

Solution to that is; if I ever was given one free, I'd take one bushing, locktite it in permanently. THEN it might be an acceptable press.
 
Redding Boss II. Excellent press. Smoooth as glass, ZERO ram side to side play, and has an excellent primer catch system.
 
I've got a $50 used RCBS RC II and a Lee Classic Cast, I actually prefer the Lee, mostly because it always catches spent primers, the RC not so much. Other than that they are both strong and capable presses.
 
If you want to save money the RCBS "jr" series of presses are very strong and you can find them for under 50 bucks on Craig's list or Ebay. I paid 40 for a new in box RCBS RS which is a JR 3. The press is strong enough for rifle cartridges and is far superior to the Partner. I wish I knew about JR presses before I bought my Partner which was my first press.
 
I love my CO-AX press, with 80,000 plus rounds loaded on it, it's still tight and in great shape! BUT, there are some operations you can't do on it that you can on a Rockchucker... SO, if i could only have one press, it would be the Rockchucker!

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