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<blockquote data-quote="Wide Glide" data-source="post: 1948161" data-attributes="member: 95299"><p>The linkage location was one thing I didn't like about the Big Boss 2 going on looks alone. I tend to sit with my chargemaster to my left, my gem Pro and trickler right in front of me, and my press to my right and load the Press from the side.</p><p></p><p> I haven't seen much on the Hornady dies I was actually considering the full length match set with bushing and seater but when I tried to Google more info on them all I found was a post or two with what may have been the same guy in both mentioning that the seating die added quite a bit of run out to his normal loads. Do you measure run out? I'm guessing you would disagree with it adding run out? Do you have an opinion on full length bushing Sizer die from them? I don't have any experience with Hornady dies I have only used RCBS Lyman Redding and Lee and I have been less than impressed with RCBS and Lyman dies.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I am leaning towards the RCBS Rock chucker Supreme because it checked both boxes and it is cheaper with a great reputation. As for waiting until I learn more about reloading before spending any money to upgrade I'm not sure I can agree with you there. I have been using this same press for 10 years and I already have a normal set of dies for the 338 I just don't like them. They are the Lyman Deluxe Set with the carbide expander. I tried the cheap rcbs set and gave them to a friend but I've never tried any of their premium sets..</p><p></p><p>I have no issue admitting I'm not an expert by any means, and I am always willing to take advice but I think 10 years of loading on this press using dies from four different manufacturers to load tens of thousands of rounds should be enough experience to know that I am ready to upgrade. The thing I am not sure about is what I want to upgrade to. I've actually been pretty happy with my results with the exception of this 338 Lapua. The rifle will shoot but the dies seem too finicky and I spend way too much time trying to get them set up to achieve only acceptable results. I would rather spend some more money on upgrades then keep spending close to three dollars every time I Mangle another case trying to set these dies up. I don't have to mess up many more cases to surpass how much I've spent on the dies. Between that and the cost of components and short barrel life I don't want to waste anymore time or money trying to milk a little bit more out of those dies. For what I've spent already On this rifle and related components it would be A shame to let the cost of a set of dies keep me from enjoying any of it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wide Glide, post: 1948161, member: 95299"] The linkage location was one thing I didn't like about the Big Boss 2 going on looks alone. I tend to sit with my chargemaster to my left, my gem Pro and trickler right in front of me, and my press to my right and load the Press from the side. I haven't seen much on the Hornady dies I was actually considering the full length match set with bushing and seater but when I tried to Google more info on them all I found was a post or two with what may have been the same guy in both mentioning that the seating die added quite a bit of run out to his normal loads. Do you measure run out? I'm guessing you would disagree with it adding run out? Do you have an opinion on full length bushing Sizer die from them? I don't have any experience with Hornady dies I have only used RCBS Lyman Redding and Lee and I have been less than impressed with RCBS and Lyman dies. I am leaning towards the RCBS Rock chucker Supreme because it checked both boxes and it is cheaper with a great reputation. As for waiting until I learn more about reloading before spending any money to upgrade I'm not sure I can agree with you there. I have been using this same press for 10 years and I already have a normal set of dies for the 338 I just don't like them. They are the Lyman Deluxe Set with the carbide expander. I tried the cheap rcbs set and gave them to a friend but I've never tried any of their premium sets.. I have no issue admitting I'm not an expert by any means, and I am always willing to take advice but I think 10 years of loading on this press using dies from four different manufacturers to load tens of thousands of rounds should be enough experience to know that I am ready to upgrade. The thing I am not sure about is what I want to upgrade to. I've actually been pretty happy with my results with the exception of this 338 Lapua. The rifle will shoot but the dies seem too finicky and I spend way too much time trying to get them set up to achieve only acceptable results. I would rather spend some more money on upgrades then keep spending close to three dollars every time I Mangle another case trying to set these dies up. I don’t have to mess up many more cases to surpass how much I’ve spent on the dies. Between that and the cost of components and short barrel life I don’t want to waste anymore time or money trying to milk a little bit more out of those dies. For what I’ve spent already On this rifle and related components it would be A shame to let the cost of a set of dies keep me from enjoying any of it. [/QUOTE]
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