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Old 06-06-2010, 12:01 PM
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I have 4 different presses the Bonanza for the calibers you list is fairly fast once jaws or shell holder is set correctly it centers the case in the die. Adjusting or changing the jaws is slower than changing a shell holder. You will need to buy rings that fit the Bonanza for the non Bonanza dies you use. You can also buy a shorter handle which speeds up bullet seating, crimping, expanding. The regular handle gives more leverage as required. If you use micrometer seating dies they will not clear the handle!

One of my presses is an old RCBS Rockchucker that I rebuilt. I recently added a case kicker, along with the Hornady quick change die rings and it is my smoothest, and fastest press I currently own. The addition of the case kicker made it my # 1.

I prime off the top of another RCBS one by one as it has a positive stop so I can dial in the exact seating depth and not have to rely on feel.

Look around for a used press. I rate my presses as follows.

1. RCBS RockChucker
2. Bonanza
3. Redding
4. RCBS Big Max (needed for really long cartridges)
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