This is a tough one to answer. The truth is I look super cool with the Zero, but with the exception of really tight tolerances and work flow, the press isn't as important as consistency in your step-by-step prep and process. The Zero probably offers a bit more consistency and certainly a streamlined flow but heck, the AI guys were loading their competition ammo on a Rock Chucker for years. I have a Co-Ax and luved it for depriming and priming, but not so much changing out dies and ensuring they remained zeroed, and the design does not lend itself to larger magnum dies. I have a T-7 and appreciated the turret design and the ability to lock down a die and have it zeroed time after time, but I got an itch for the Zero last year when they did the first special run and kept in contact with them so I could get in on this year's production.

I feel I've upgraded all my "stuff" so I'll be sticking with the Zero and will be selling off the other presses. Same for the dies; after I get comfortable (or not) with the SAC dies, I'll reduce my inventory.   My only concern is the SAC sizing dies and how they adjust. I can easily change the bump by using a different shell holder vs their solution using drop in shims. Anyways, I've completed all my upgrades with today's arrival to serve me until my expiration date. Will they make a difference on paper, maybe, maybe not as much, but it's what I wanted to do, so I did it my way!    

Lastly, I just watched the Netflix roast of Tom Brady, simply epic. I'm a Pats and Brady fan and it was hilarious, probably even better if I have a few drinks in me.

Say it aint so, dont go

Well, it’s not like I want to go too early, but I am getting older.  

The "final" piece arrived, a slightly used Primal Rights CPS. Of course, it takes a flat shell holder (and I only have competition types that have the lips), so off to Amazon to get ones for the 3 calibers.

I guess Nighforce priced those Mil clones a little too high.

PSA: it fits perfectly in a Kuiu rangefinder case.
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Since my son lost his rangefinder I had to find a use for the case…

As an update, I returned the barrels to CLE and they did refund my monies.

Bought a ryobi inflator and some tubing to make a super fast barrel cooler. I have a riflekuhl but it takes like 15 minutes to get the heat out of the barrel.  I will be adding a small CPAP filter as I don't want to blow any debris into the chamber/barrel.

Ooooh, I might steal that idea - also have a riflekuhl, and while it ‘helps’ to some extent I’ve never been very impressed with the performance…

I stole it from the Hide. Tried a high speed toy-thing inflator and the whine was infuriating, worse than the RK so, I'm giving this a go.