press suggestions?

[midmo]

I have moved to a different town and I am currently trying to sell my house where i used to live. The only two things I left at my house reloading wise were my press and my bench. I have been loading at a friends house where I am currently. Last time I went to check on the house my press seemed to disappear. Yes this sucks but it wasnt anything super expensive but at least it worked. I am not without a pres unless it shows up somewhere when I go back this weekend. I am looking for suggestions on a new single stage press. I have looked into RCBS but I don't know which one to get. I am looking at either a single stage or possibly a turret press (all I load is rifle ammo). If there is one that I haven't stated let me know. I am not looking to break the bank. I have three kids under 3 so I am looking for something that will last but I don't want to spend $400.

 

[rcoody]

I have moved to a different town and I am currently trying to sell my house where i used to live. The only two things I left at my house reloading wise were my press and my bench. I have been loading at a friends house where I am currently. Last time I went to check on the house my press seemed to disappear. Yes this sucks but it wasnt anything super expensive but at least it worked. I am not without a pres unless it shows up somewhere when I go back this weekend. I am looking for suggestions on a new single stage press. I have looked into RCBS but I don't know which one to get. I am looking at either a single stage or possibly a turret press (all I load is rifle ammo). If there is one that I haven't stated let me know. I am not looking to break the bank. I have three kids under 3 so I am looking for something that will last but I don't want to spend $400.

if all you load is rifle and you aren't loading high volume for ar's then I would stick with a single stage. Especially if you are a precision reloader.

Keeping expenses down and all you need is the press. I would look on ebay. Lots of rockchuckers there you can buy right. You can't tear one up.

 

[midmo]

i will start looking there. thanks for the info

 

[gohring3006]

All of the reloading companies make quality presses, including LEE contrary to some.
If I was going to recommend a lower priced press that will last a lifetime, it's the RockChucker. It's just a really nice press for the money. I picked one up brand new for $140.00ish.... I have two other brands of presses, a CO-AX and a Lock n Load single stage. I highly recommend the CO-AX and do not recommend the Lock n load... But for the money, the RockChucker wins the good value award....

 

[midmo]

I looks on eBay..... I can get a new rcbs cheaper from midway USA. I will keep looling

 

[North Idaho Hunter]

I splurged and bought the redding T7 turret press. I do not like unscrewing my dies, and having the versatility of the turret system has really sped up my time reloading.

I highly recommend that press, very well built. Will last forever.

 

[el matador]

Another vote for the Redding T7.

 

[MagnumManiac]

I have both the RCBS RockChucker Supreme and RCBS Turret. I load for LOTS of claibers and the turret press does 99% of my loading, why? Because it is fast, no screwing and unscrewing dies.
If you load a few different cartridges, the turret press is by far the best choice, it can also increase output if wanted.
The Supreme is also very good, I use mine for serious swaging and forming operation with 1" or 1 1/4" dies. If you load big cartridges, as I do, it is awesome, it does my 505 Gibbs with ease.

Cheers.
gun)

 

[rcoody]

I looks on eBay..... I can get a new rcbs cheaper from midway USA. I will keep looling

yep

new they are running around $140. People on ebay do bid things up ridiculously but if you keep your eyes open you can get a deal.

amazon is a little cheaper than midway and brownels

Amazon.com : RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme Press : Gunsmithing Tools And Accessories : Sports & Outdoors

 

[midmo]

I will be keeping an eye out for a turret or single stage probably rcbs or the Redding. I really like the idea of a turret

 

[rcoody]

I will be keeping an eye out for a turret or single stage probably rcbs or the Redding. I really like the idea of a turret

well that t7 is about $300

for that you could have the best a co-ax

 

[el matador]

well that t7 is about $300

for that you could have the best a co-ax

Forster makes a good press but I wouldn't trade my T7 for one. "The Best" is subjective.

 

[gohring3006]

I love my Forester. But I wouldn't feel handicapped or deprived with just my RockChucker..

 

[gohring3006]

I love my Frorester. But I wouldn't feel handicapped or deprived with just my RockChucker..
Then I see my father in law load ammo that shoots into one hole, with a 50 year old RCBS Partner..