I have a rockchucker - great, but I but only use it for resizing.
For the 45/70 I use a Lee classic, it has 4 stations and can be used as single stage. My 45/70 ammo is over 3" and there is space left, so you can load almost any caliber.
It costs around the same as the rockchucker, but no need to change dies. Go for the lee instead.
When you get better, the Lee can be used as a progressive press.
It takes around 30 seconds to turn the Lee into a single stage press. You just remove a screw and a metal piece in the middle.
You will get tired of a single stage press. The single stage is great for high precision / competition ammo, where you are weighing every powder charge.
You can also check out Lyman, it is made in America using American manufacturers. Their press is cast in the U.S.
This is the LEE I use for 45/70:
For the 45/70 I use a Lee classic, it has 4 stations and can be used as single stage. My 45/70 ammo is over 3" and there is space left, so you can load almost any caliber.
It costs around the same as the rockchucker, but no need to change dies. Go for the lee instead.
When you get better, the Lee can be used as a progressive press.
It takes around 30 seconds to turn the Lee into a single stage press. You just remove a screw and a metal piece in the middle.
You will get tired of a single stage press. The single stage is great for high precision / competition ammo, where you are weighing every powder charge.
You can also check out Lyman, it is made in America using American manufacturers. Their press is cast in the U.S.
This is the LEE I use for 45/70:
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