Originally Posted by
TNsailorman
Tell me how a Rock Chucker is a better machine than a Big Max. I have a Rock Chucker and it is a fine press, but the Max will do things I not try on a RC. Like loading .50 cal., like swaging bullets, etc.. Both are bolted to the bench, so weight and size have little to do with making a difference. It is strength that separates them. There are a lot more shooters reloading pistol now than when I started out but they are still in the minority of press users. 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 acp cases are dirt cheap for one reason. A lot of people shooting these calibers are buying factory because in the long run, it is cheaper and easier to buy than to purchase a lot of expensive reloading equipment and components. Now those shooting magnum and very large bore are more likely to reload than buy. They are looking for performance. Lee came out with the Cast series of presses because they are stronger than the earlier Lee presses. They needed to compete with RCBS, Redding, Hornady and even Lyman and they needed a heavier, stronger press to do it.