Zero Press and Coax Press

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Looking to see if I may get some feedback from anyone that has used the zero and the coax presses. I am looking at getting a new press that is specifically geared for precision long range reloading. From what I have seen/read, the zero offers a better reloading experience. However, I am more interested in seeing if anyone that has switched from the coax to the zero press has had better consistency and accuracy in the their reloads. I really only want to buy one more press and just trying to figure out whether I should just step up to the zero or not.

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I just sold my Forster COAX and I'm looking to pick up a AREA419 Zero press. After watching a ton of videos I think the Zero Press will be the last one I buy. I've been through a few trying to find the "one" for me.
 
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I just sold my Forster COAX and I'm looking to pick up a AREA419 Zero press. After watching a ton of videos I think the Zero Press will be the last one I buy. I've been through a few trying to find the "one" for me.
Just out of curiosity, made you want to move away from the coax?
 
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Just out of curiosity, made you want to move away from the coax?
Interest in the Zero Press realistically. The COAX is a fine press but I am always looking towards the next best. I didnt like the locking ring and had a few pins bent when the case didnt exactly line up. I believe SAC just came out with an adaptor for the press that doesnt allow as much slop. I never used the priming function on top of the press and switched back n forth from the s jaws to the shell holders. I’ve narrowed my calibers so I’m hoping that one or two heads will be enough for me on the Zero Press…. When I can find one
 
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I just sold my Forster COAX and I'm looking to pick up a AREA419 Zero press. After watching a ton of videos I think the Zero Press will be the last one I buy. I've been through a few trying to find the "one" for me.
Did you ever get the 419 zero press? Have you used it and was it worth selling the CO-AX! I am really wanting the zero press as well. Thanks for any info.
 

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Both will produce accurate and very consistent reloads. You won’t gain much if anything in precision. The Zero is more comfortable to use, and the turret is nice from a convenience and organization standpoint if you size brass in multiple steps or load for multiple calibers.

The universal shell holder jaws on the coax are a great idea since you don’t need to buy shell holders and they probably do improve the ability to self-center the brass. However, they are a little more finicky and I prefer the ability to use the multiple depth Redding competition shell-holders to fine tune the shoulder bumps. In the end, it really just comes down to personal preference.
 
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Both will produce accurate and very consistent reloads. You won’t gain much if anything in precision. The Zero is more comfortable to use, and the turret is nice from a convenience and organization standpoint if you size brass in multiple steps or load for multiple calibers.

The universal shell holder jaws on the coax are a great idea since you don’t need to buy shell holders and they probably do improve the ability to self-center the brass. However, they are a little more finicky and I prefer the ability to use the multiple depth Redding competition shell-holders to fine tune the shoulder bumps. In the end, it really just comes down to personal preference.
Thanks!!! Really appreciate it!
 
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