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    Default Setting up a "rifle" station

    So in talking with some of my reloading pals, some of whom might need counseling to control the habit, several have suggested that I set up a second station for rifle and developing loads.
    The argument here is that I generically keep the progressive press setup for loading pistol ammo and really am not doing much if any load development. Literally just crank out rounds in volume.
    While I know there are people out there who can change progressive setups in record time, I am not one of them. I tend to either take forever being super anal, or I rush through and end up having to go through the setup two or three times before I am happy.
    What I am thinking of is a simple single stage press, separate powder measure, possibly a second case trimmer, etc., pretty much a completely separate station for load development and rifle loads. Considering a Lee Challenger O frame- had one before and it worked excellent for my needs- or maybe a turret press. Midway currently has the Challenger "kit" for 125 or so, which is almost a no-brainer.
    Thought before I hit "add to cart" I would get some other views and input.

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    I do exactly what you describe.
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    My 650 is 223 specific. The 550 on the other hand, mucho chango.
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    Great plan. I like the Rockchucker a little better than the Lee, but it will work fine.

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    I load lots of sub-MOA 223, 300 Whisper and 308 on my 1050s. It isnt hard.

    For a single stage press I really like the RCBS Rockchucker and the Forster Co-Ax.
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    Co-Ax is a damn nice press. Just a little weird getting used to. Short handle definitely helps...

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