Quote History Originally Posted By Muad:
I was looking at second, better press than my rock chucker. Thoughts on the Zero vs a Forester Coax?
Being I'm in the 419, wouldn't mind supporting local and a good cause...
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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.