The Creedmoor Forum

I really like mine.  I can't imagine how somebody would get one and be disappointed.

I've had pretty good luck with a rcbs rockchucker for the last 15 years and have more than a couple die sets. Once I learned more about runout and concentricity and got a gauge to measure it, was still pleased with the rockchucker as I could hold 300 win mag runout to .002 or less.. (may have been luck but hey still got fairly straight ammo for hunting).  Still looks to me that the co ax is an upgrade and I have a hunting buddy I can pass the rc on to. Thanks to seeing something on this forum, ordered a dozen of the aluminum lock rings with it. And big jaws for 45/70.

The Rockchucker can still make decent ammo. Mine can hold 1/2 moa out to 800 so far. Have gotten a best of 1/4 moa at 200m.  Still want to upgrade mine though.

Quote from: HufD63 on February 07, 2019, 06:09:32 PMForster dies come with nice aluminum lock rings!

Talked to Forster about dies a few days ago.  He said they hope to have the sizing dies available in before March which was what I was told a couple of weeks ago.  Just FYI

I've had my CO-AX a couple months now resized around 2500 rounds with it in that time I'm very happy with it. I would buy it agian for sure, shell holder swaps are slower but sizing is much faster being able to flip cases out of the way is very quick.

So I received and set up the new co ax. I think I know the answer but I'll ask anyway, do those that use the co ax really hand load primers one at a time into the top shell holder or do you use a hand priming tool and skip priming on the co ax ?

I do not use the CoAx in priming mode.

I do use a FA hand primer, keeps my grip strength up.

Quote from: JD 500 on February 13, 2019, 01:26:30 PMSo I received and set up the new co ax. I think I know the answer but I'll ask anyway, do those that use the co ax really hand load primers one at a time into the top shell holder or do you use a hand priming tool and skip priming on the co ax ?

It depends. I've gotten pretty quick w/ it so doesn't piss me off to utilize the priming feature.
It offers excellent consistency because it uses a engineered mechanical hard stop so it will seat primers to the exact same depth every time. Idiot proof, prolly why I like it ? If I don't use the co-ax I'll use a K&M hand priming tool depending on the cartridge I'm loading. Honestly I think the co-ax is quicker for me, but w the K&M I can control the depth of seating rather than having it set for me. 
Word to the wise because of the leverage offered be careful not to apply too much force when the hard stop is reached because you can easily damage the rim of a cartridge which can effect extraction.
I know Forster makes a bench top version w a feed tube, I'm not sure if they use the same engineered hard stop design as the press? Anyone know??
If they do I may just look into getting one to speed things up.

Quote from: JD 500 on February 13, 2019, 01:26:30 PMSo I received and set up the new co ax. I think I know the answer but I'll ask anyway, do those that use the co ax really hand load primers one at a time into the top shell holder or do you use a hand priming tool and skip priming on the co ax ?

Yep a lot of folks do use the Co-Ax priming system. It is not fast and it almost forces you into wearing a lackey glove to handle your primers. When I was using mine I was able to develop the dexterity it load primers with a pair of forceps.
The advantage of the Co-Ax primer is the fact that it will give you exactly the same depth of seating every time. Guys who say "Oh I want to feel my primers seat so I know they are in the right position" are not seating in uniformed primer pockets and thus need to adjust seating force from one primer to the next. With uniformed pockets setting the depth on the Co-Ax or the Holland modified RCBS bench primer gives the same anvil setting every time. I know this is a debatable subject but for me I want the same seating depth in the same pocket depth in every round.
If you are looking for this approach and have speed - go to the Holland Perfect Primer. I'm sold on mine.

"I know Forster makes a bench top version w a feed tube, I'm not sure if they use the same engineered hard stop design as the press? Anyone know??
If they do I may just look into getting one to speed things up."

Yes Dan they do and recently improved the ease of "hands off" primer tube loading. I think their unit may be just as good as Holland's but I haven't used one to compare.

Quote from: JD 500 on February 13, 2019, 01:26:30 PMSo I received and set up the new co ax. I think I know the answer but I'll ask anyway, do those that use the co ax really hand load primers one at a time into the top shell holder or do you use a hand priming tool and skip priming on the co ax ?

I used it for 1k 45 ACP.  Then I got the RCBS bench primer.

All I've ever used has been the Co-Ax press to set primers.  I've gotten pretty quick with it and I like the precision and feel of setting them.  Thought about other options but if it is not broken, don't fix it.

Bob

Quote from: autoxforfun on February 13, 2019, 08:26:22 PMAll I've ever used has been the Co-Ax press to set primers.  I've gotten pretty quick with it and I like the precision and feel of setting them.  Thought about other options but if it is not broken, don't fix it.

Bob

Damn, now I'm gonna have to try it

Do you need a good pair of forceps? ?

I use the Co-ax for large rifle primers and use my RCBS Turret press for small rifle primers it's tube feed and I can buzz thru 100 .223 quickly with it for more uniform seating I think the Co-ax is better for precision but there is a time factor in the number of 223 that requires a little more expedience in the process.