Is the Forster Co-Ax worth it?

[ridinghides]

There's one for here on the forum for $300...

On this ammo forum?

 

[03A3Sporter]

When I owned one it did not make a huge difference in the accuracy of my ammunition , but I am very much an attention to detail sort of guy. As a result I am very much concerned with uniformity and consistency ... There isn't a lot of speed involved in my reloading and I am certain there are others who probably produce 100 rounds of rifle ammo in the amount of time it takes me to make 50 rounds.

 

[Salps]

On this ammo forum?

Yes

 

[ridinghides]

Looking now

 

[ridinghides]

What is the page number/and date ?

 

[Salps]

I let you do the foot work.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Looking now

He's meaning a coax press.

 

[ridinghides]

He's meaning a coax press.

Ok, I am looking for brass.
Thanks.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Ok, I am looking for brass.
Thanks.

Look, I was a dick in 2014! lolz

45-120

Paper patched 30-06 says lolz.

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[ORhutner]

Own a Co-Ax and it is my primary loading press. You can load just as accurate ammo on your Rock Chucker so don't think you have to get a Co-Ax to meet your accuracy needs. Ergonomics and features should be the driver for getting a Co-Ax press to add to your reloading bench.

 

[The Heretic]

Ergonomics and features should be the driver for getting a Co-Ax press to add to your reloading bench.

Elucidate please?

 

[RVTECH]

Elucidate please?

I am NOT answering for the OP but the CoAx is a fantastic SS press and it's two primary features are the quick change die design and the mechanical, universal shell holder.

Those who own and use one regularly will no doubt understand and agree with this.

Those who do NOT reload, or do and have never used a Co Ax will not understand.

A Co Ax is not, and will not approach the capacities of a progressive press but for a discriminating reloader who reloads multiple calibers, maybe shoots less but more for sporting purposes, accuracy, hunting etc. it is probably one of the best presses for these reloading tasks.

 

[edzz]

For my single stage press I'm a Rock Chucker guy, had a Bonanza B-1~40 years ago, only thing I really liked about it was the primer catcher, when I wasn't smacking it with my knee. If you like to load standing-up they do have advantages over an "O" frame press.

 

[RVTECH]

If you like to load standing-up they do have advantages over an "O" frame press.

I load very comfortably with my Co Ax setting down - and never smack the primer catcher with my knee.

Must be a reloading bench issue.

 

[P7M13]

My Coax makes ammo so accurate, animals just die when I look at them to save all the drama.

 

[GWS]

I am NOT answering for the OP but the CoAx is a fantastic SS press and it's two primary features are the quick change die design and the mechanical, universal shell holder.

Those who own and use one regularly will no doubt understand and agree with this.

Those who do NOT reload, or do and have never used a Co Ax will not understand.

A Co Ax is not, and will not approach the capacities of a progressive press but for a discriminating reloader who reloads multiple calibers, maybe shoots less but more for sporting purposes, accuracy, hunting etc. it is probably one of the best presses for these reloading tasks.

Plus 1 to that!
My CoAx has a really smooth throw of the lever
Very consistent and not having to scramble for shell holders is a big plus.
I used mine a lot when working up 6.5CM loads

 

[RVTECH]

My CoAx has a really smooth throw of the lever

It also helps to shorten and modify the lever a bit.

Make a shorter lever and add a wood ball for the handle. Makes operation much faster and easier!

 

[IRY]

Fourteen Reloading Presses Compared: Single-Stage Shootout – Ultimate Reloader

ultimatereloader.com

 

[daved20319]

Way to resurrect a dead thread, guys ! Anyone notice I posted this more than 3 years ago? Appreciate all the responses anyway, oddly appropriate this should come back up now, as I've been considering a Co-Ax again recently. Decided to spend that money (and more ) on a new Labradar chronograph instead, my Rock Chucker is still producing ammo capable of more accuracy than I am. Later.

Dave

 

[Certaindeaf]

Way to resurrect a dead thread, guys ! Anyone notice I posted this more than 3 years ago? Appreciate all the responses anyway, oddly appropriate this should come back up now, as I've been considering a Co-Ax again recently. Decided to spend that money (and more ) on a new Labradar chronograph instead, my Rock Chucker is still producing ammo capable of more accuracy than I am. Later.

Dave

The FA coax is 43% off right now, whatever that comes out to be..

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