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<blockquote data-quote="Hcollier" data-source="post: 1742141" data-attributes="member: 61207"><p>I like Clyde M's most recent advise as to the Forster Coax press. I started out about 30 yrs ago with a RCBS Rockchucker. Using the different shell holders is a nuisance. Pulled the rim off more than one case and then had to extract the brass from the die. Another nuisance. 17 Rem rounds are especially bad for pulling off rims. I can hear the members here saying, lube the case better. I doubt there's anybody on this website that uses shell holders that have not had a stuck case. Never had one with the universal jaws on a Coax press. I sold the Rockchucker and bought a Forster Coax press. That's when they were $182 new. They are about double that price now. You won't find used ones on ebay or other second hand websites. Best decision I made for reloading. One of the best single stage presses made. Will last a life time. </p><p> Learning to reload quality ammo is a life time, enjoyable experience. If you know someone who is good at reloading (and won't talk your arm off) that's the best help you can find. As others mentioned, YouTube and other videos are a really good help and many geared to specific calibers and equipment. I recommend the Hornady Loc N Load head space and cartridge overall length gauges. They're not expensive and they work. </p><p> So many other options for dies, digital scales and electronic powder scales, you'll just have to watch some videos to decide on some of the stuff. Lee dies are inexpensive but I've found them to be of very good quality. More precise dies are of course more money. I have used about every mfg. die made. They all produce ammo.</p><p> I have an old PACT digital scale and powder dispenser that has worked well for me for the last 20 years. They were one of the first to come out with a digital scale and later an add on dispenser. </p><p> Reloading manuals are a must. Most recent one I have is a Berger manual. Very good reading and great insight on Ballastic Coefficient figures I've seen. I have all the other manuals that I have accumulated over the years.</p><p> Best to your start up and pay attention to what you're doing. It isn't difficult, but when messing with things that can explode, alertness and being attentive to what you're doing is a necessity.</p><p> And great pix on your hunt. Were those from a separate camera or your cell phone? Cell phone cameras continue to improve and are amazing in the pix quality they can produce.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hcollier, post: 1742141, member: 61207"] I like Clyde M's most recent advise as to the Forster Coax press. I started out about 30 yrs ago with a RCBS Rockchucker. Using the different shell holders is a nuisance. Pulled the rim off more than one case and then had to extract the brass from the die. Another nuisance. 17 Rem rounds are especially bad for pulling off rims. I can hear the members here saying, lube the case better. I doubt there's anybody on this website that uses shell holders that have not had a stuck case. Never had one with the universal jaws on a Coax press. I sold the Rockchucker and bought a Forster Coax press. That's when they were $182 new. They are about double that price now. You won't find used ones on ebay or other second hand websites. Best decision I made for reloading. One of the best single stage presses made. Will last a life time. Learning to reload quality ammo is a life time, enjoyable experience. If you know someone who is good at reloading (and won't talk your arm off) that's the best help you can find. As others mentioned, YouTube and other videos are a really good help and many geared to specific calibers and equipment. I recommend the Hornady Loc N Load head space and cartridge overall length gauges. They're not expensive and they work. So many other options for dies, digital scales and electronic powder scales, you'll just have to watch some videos to decide on some of the stuff. Lee dies are inexpensive but I've found them to be of very good quality. More precise dies are of course more money. I have used about every mfg. die made. They all produce ammo. I have an old PACT digital scale and powder dispenser that has worked well for me for the last 20 years. They were one of the first to come out with a digital scale and later an add on dispenser. Reloading manuals are a must. Most recent one I have is a Berger manual. Very good reading and great insight on Ballastic Coefficient figures I've seen. I have all the other manuals that I have accumulated over the years. Best to your start up and pay attention to what you're doing. It isn't difficult, but when messing with things that can explode, alertness and being attentive to what you're doing is a necessity. And great pix on your hunt. Were those from a separate camera or your cell phone? Cell phone cameras continue to improve and are amazing in the pix quality they can produce. [/QUOTE]
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