Single stage presses

[tdt91]

Considering adding another single stage to my line up. Not sure which to get. Considering Hornady Lock n load classic or RCBS Rock Chucker supreme. Maybe even a Lyman.
Question for guys that have both or all three, which one would you consider the better press?

 

[Speed3]

Forster, I don't like to use shell holders, there is nothing precision about them.

Too be honest, don't think the press makes that much difference, it's all in the dies.

 

[iH8DemLibz]

Been using RCBS exclusively for years. Never a problem.

If you're doing pistol cases, the RCBS Partner Press works like a dream. I've also used it for .243, .30-40, 8mm Mauser, .30-06, and other rifle cartridges.

Though its main use has been .45 Long Colt.

.02 Alert: As for shell holders, they'll produce 100 yard .5 MOA rounds. That's all the precision I'll ever need.

 

[Reloader]

RCBS, their customer service is great also!

 

[tdt91]

Been using RCBS exclusively for years. Never a problem.

If you're doing pistol cases, the RCBS Partner Press works like a dream. I've also used it for .243, .30-40, 8mm Mauser, .30-06, and other rifle cartridges.

Though its main use has been .45 Long Colt.

.02 Alert: As for shell holders, they'll produce 100 yard .5 MOA rounds. That's all the precision I'll ever need.

Looking to add another single stage mainly for large caliber rifle loading. Just wondering from those that have both the main brands which one they feel is a higher quality since they are about the same price.

RCBS, their customer service is great also!

I have a Hornady Lock n load progressive and their customer service is excellent as well. For example, just this week I called them about one of my powder dropper hoppers and that it has become dark, distorted and not able to stay in the dropper. Told them it's my fault because I left powder in it for a couple years. He said no problem we will send you a new one out right away. I've had other things too that were my fault and they took care of it all free of charge. They are even great about trying to help you with problems. I have RCBS stuff as well and yes they will do the same thing when you screw something up.
Thats why we pay a premium for this stuff and thats why Lee charges you for things that others don't.

I just want to know which is a stronger press for a single stage and I'm not concerned about it using shell holders.

 

[John from MD]

I have RCBS Rock Chuckers that are over 50 years old and still going strong. I also have a Lyman about 25 years old. Both are strong presses and will last a lifetime.

 

[Cochise]

I like to play with reloading presses and have a habit of buying them at shows and swap meets playing for a while and re-selling them. That said off the top of my head I have had RCBS, Redding, Lyman/Ideal. Forester, Lachmiller, Herters, Lee, and Bair - Pacific (pre-Hornady).
Once you get to a build/price point higher than Lee they are all good ( I hate Lee crap) (they're dies are OK). What you want to look for is mechanical advantage/leverage so you dont have to work as hard on the handle and have the leverage to case form or bullet swage. The other thing is the length of case it will wok with if you are doing big rifle rounds.
The best are the old RCBS A-3 or The Redding Big Boss for mass and mechanical advantage

 

[PowPow]

That said off the top of my head I have had RCBS, Redding, Lyman/Ideal. Forester, Lachmiller, Herters, Lee, and Bair - Pacific (pre-Hornady).

You must have forgotten Dillon.

 

[Jaybeez]

Get the hornady. You can use the hornady l-n-l bushings with either, but the hornady will come with them. And your reloading room color scheme will stay matched.

 

[cyclops]

I've had no problems with my RCBS rockchucker for 30+ years, but for larger caliber rifles I think I would look at Redding Big Boss

 

[teratos]

Get the hornady. You can use the hornady l-n-l bushings with either, but the hornady will come with them. And your reloading room color scheme will stay matched.

Accessorizing is very important....

 

[Jmorrismetal]

+1 for the Forster.

Quicker changes than any bushing press, more positive than Hornady bushings and you don't have to buy bushings, win, win and win.

 

[vinjet700]

Been using RCBS exclusively for years. Never a problem.

If you're doing pistol cases, the RCBS Partner Press works like a dream. I've also used it for .243, .30-40, 8mm Mauser, .30-06, and other rifle cartridges.

Though its main use has been .45 Long Colt.

.02 Alert: As for shell holders, they'll produce 100 yard .5 MOA rounds. That's all the precision I'll ever need.

RCBS, their customer service is great also!

I've had no problems with my RCBS rockchucker for 30+ years, but for larger caliber rifles I think I would look at Redding Big Boss

 

[molonlabe]

Rock chucker built like an anchor and guaranteed for life. Or next life if you hand it down.

 

[stu929]

Im using my uncles rock chucker. Its probably 45 years old. RCBS customer service has been wonderful.

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[John from MD]

RCBS gave me a completely new powder measure when I wore my hand me down out. Good people and good products.

 

[Bolts Rock]

I have both the current iteration of Rockchucker and a Redding Big Boss II.

They flat out effed the engineering of the current Rockchucker's spent primer catcher. 1- it's in the way of your knuckled when you put a case in the shellholder. 2- Good luck unsnapping it to empty it without throwing spent primers all over the floor. It is relegated to heavy case sizing and crimping only.

The Big Boss II will size any case the Rockchucker will, had an angled opening (big plus when loading the shellholder) plus it drops spent primers down the ram and out a tube that I run right to the trash.

I do not find bushings like the LnL useful for my loading method, other than limited load development I don't dick around with less than 500 cases per lot. Hornady split lock rings on all the dies and it's a quick wrench to loosen or tighten and go.

 

[ClutchyMcClutcherson]

They flat out effed the engineering of the current Rockchucker's spent primer catcher. 1- it's in the way of your knuckled when you put a case in the shellholder. 2- Good luck unsnapping it to empty it without throwing spent primers all over the floor. It is relegated to heavy case sizing and crimping only.

+1 on this. I like my rock chucker supreme press but they really do make a he'll of a mess decapping. Something they couldn't have possibly not noticed during development.

 

[Mt Airy]

I have a dillon 550b and a rockchucker . If I were going to get a new single stage it would be a Forster Co axe/

 

[Cochise]

Dillon isnt single stage, have a 550B