Giving credit where its due.

[TES]

Cracked my lee sizing press frame and in two emails a new frame is in the mail. These guys do it right. All I had to do was send in a picture and that was the end of it.

But just in case it happens agian what are you guys using and what do you recommend?

[Mk42gunner]

I am using an old Pacific Super C and a Rockchucker. I have never worried about cracking either press.

Robert

[cbrick]

I've never seen a cracked press or even considered it happening. I have a couple of RCBS presses, keep them clean and lubricated and they will no doubt outlast me, my kids & my grandkids.

Rick

[Epd230]

My single stage is the Lee from the anniversay package. Simple, but seems to be strong. I worry about my workbench breaking before the press.

[badboyparamedic]

After 12 years of using my Lee Anniversary Press, Sunday I broke the toggles that go from the handle to the ram, One email to Lee and the new parts are on the way.

I know alot of people think the Lee stuff is cheap junk, but I got 12 years of use out of my press before having a problem with it.

[mold maker]

Which Lee press were you using. Unless it was one of the Aluminum presses, I can't imagine cracking it.

[TES]

The LEE Re Loader. Its the least expensive in their line up. Thought it would be fine for sizing only. I guess it was not lubed enough. Coulda been a me thing vs a LEE thing. But the customer service was pretty darn cool experience and that doesn't come outta this mouth very often.

[MT Chambers]

Rockchucker, Co-ax or Redding, all tops for single stage presses, very robust, with the Co-ax as my favorite.

[rainyday]

i have run my rcbs rockchucker for 30 years and havent broke any thing. it will outlast my reloading days

[USMC87]

I run a Rock Chucker supreme, RS3 and a pacific power C. The pacific is a beast that will do anything you throw at it.

[TES]

http://youtu.be/8fw8FdUOQGI


Well it broke...maybe it was not a bad thing!

[smokeywolf]

60+ year old Hollywood Gun Shop single stage. Outlasted my dad, will outlast me and hopefully several more generations of smokeywolves.

smokeywolf

[BACKTOSHOOTING]

Herters #3, The Beast

[PS Paul]

The Loader, a "C-Frame" press, even the Lee "O-Frame" press like the aluminum challenger is, as is admitted by Lee, significantly stronger/more robust than their C press..... Used them for a few trouble-free decades.

[max range]

Lyman Orange Crusher. From when they were painted orange. Its my heavy duty press. I can't imagine breaking anything on it.

However, the former prez of a club I used to belong to, broke a Rockchucker while swaging bullets. I was impressed to say the least.

[Lloyd Smale]

rcbs rockchucker or a lyman orange crusher are about indestructable.

[lksmith]

Rockchucker, Co-ax or Redding, all tops for single stage presses, very robust, with the Co-ax as my favorite.
Lee Cast O-frame is pretty darn stout. Zero flex and very little effort, even when sizing 50BMG brass

[country gent]

I have a Bonanza Co AX thats been going strong for 30 yrs ( I bought it new). I have had to rebuild the links and pins. Its presise accurate powerfull and easy to use. Not as light as aluminum when traveling though.This press still looks pretty much like new. There is a Lee c frame here ( Travel and light duty) a rockchucker ( retired now may will it to my son) An Oarnge crusher ( for heavy case forming and possibly some bullet forming later on) Sounds silly but I would be lost with out anyone of these presses.