Case Prep

[Mike 53]

So I've been loading .45 ACP on my Dillon 550, and am now ready to start with .308...
But I'm thinking of using something like a Rockchucker to do decap and sizing on, as the cases will need to be tumbled before loading (on the Dillon.) I have a wanted ad up on the Classifieds here, hopefully someone has one they want to part with...
I guess any single-stage with the leverage to size .308 and /06 would do. Any other suggestions?
Thanks, Mike

 

[mac1911]

So I've been loading .45 ACP on my Dillon 550, and am now ready to start with .308...
But I'm thinking of using something like a Rockchucker to do decap and sizing on, as the cases will need to be tumbled before loading (on the Dillon.) I have a wanted ad up on the Classifieds here, hopefully someone has one they want to part with...
I guess any single-stage with the leverage to size .308 and /06 would do. Any other suggestions?
Thanks, Mike

you can get lucky sometimes on the auction boards. I still load everything on the 007 hornady single stage. As my children and I get older I have less time will be updating to progressive soon.
The hornady has plenty of leverage and I convert 30-06 to 8mm and 7.7jap with ease

 

[greencobra]

did you look at ALL the for sale threads? i believe there were a couple single stage presses up and may be still there.

 

[NavelOfficer]

A Rock Chucker will work. Get any press that has a substantial mounting base and hefty hardware to securely mount it to a solid bench. Avoid white metal handle mounts like some of the smaller Lee presses.
A head space case gauge would be helpful for proper bottle-neck case sizing, too.

 

[highscore]

I've reloaded both .308 and .243 on a RCBS Junior. May not have quite the same leverage as the Rockchucker but it will serve you well if you come across one.

 

[beaker]

Rockchucker is an excellent choice. I see them on ebay all the time. As NavelOfficer says, get a case gauge before you start resizing the brass to make sure you are setup correctly.

 

[Gammon]

+1 on the Rockchucker. I prep all of my rifle brass on one, then load the finished brass on my 550.

 

[Mike 53]

Thanks to all who replied...going to check eBay for a Rockchucker!
Mike

 

[timbo]

I've reloaded thousands upon thousands of pistol and rifle rounds on my RCBS JR2 since I bought it used from a friend of mine about 25 years ago. Most rounds were 38sp/357mag, 45 auto, 380 auto, 223, 308 and 30-06...still runs tight and true.

I just bought a 550B but will still use the JR for sizing rifle cases. especially those with mil crimps.

 

[Mike 53]

Last weekend went out and bought a Forster Co-ax single stage. It's supposed to have greatest mechanical advantage. I did it as a favor to my old bod...(torn rotator cuff I can't afford to fix, thanks Obozo...)
Mike

 

[highscore]

Last weekend went out and bought a Forster Co-ax single stage. It's supposed to have greatest mechanical advantage. I did it as a favor to my old bod...(torn rotator cuff I can't afford to fix, thanks Obozo...)
Mike

That's a good press and will serve you well.