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.

Say it aint so, dont go

Well, it’s not like I want to go too early, but I am getting older.  

The "final" piece arrived, a slightly used Primal Rights CPS. Of course, it takes a flat shell holder (and I only have competition types that have the lips), so off to Amazon to get ones for the 3 calibers.

I guess Nighforce priced those Mil clones a little too high.

PSA: it fits perfectly in a Kuiu rangefinder case.
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Since my son lost his rangefinder I had to find a use for the case…

As an update, I returned the barrels to CLE and they did refund my monies.

Bought a ryobi inflator and some tubing to make a super fast barrel cooler. I have a riflekuhl but it takes like 15 minutes to get the heat out of the barrel.  I will be adding a small CPAP filter as I don't want to blow any debris into the chamber/barrel.

Ooooh, I might steal that idea - also have a riflekuhl, and while it ‘helps’ to some extent I’ve never been very impressed with the performance…

I stole it from the Hide. Tried a high speed toy-thing inflator and the whine was infuriating, worse than the RK so, I'm giving this a go.

Did a little Father's Day range time with the Ryobi inflator modified with a CPAP filter so I'm not blowing dust into the barrel. I also cut down a 300PRC case that slides right into the chamber; worked well.

I took the time to put the 260 back together with the a new LaRue barrel cartridge.  Hopefully I can find some range time to get it sighted and back in the rotation.

Finally some 260 tobr content

I know, it's been way too long.

Tell Mark to ship me my knife bro

You should have been faster on the interwebs...

708, where does that put me

Before me. 1229

We had a visitor at the Quantico Shooting Club last evening.

I almost hit a bear on Rte 84 on my way home from PA  Saturday afternoon.

I had hoped to shoot the 260 today, but range control didn't open so, we couldn't use the ranges.

Anyways, new arrival in a Nexus press:

Nice! I just transitioned to Wilson dies for seating. I am liking the inline seating dies.

Also got my 300 Norma build on Friday. It is not disappointing!

I have also have a Wilson setup.

Post some pics of the 300.

Here you go:
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7-35 Atacr T3 in NF rings.
A couple 600 yd groups from today:
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Average of 9 5 shot groups at 600 was .633 moa including 3 fliers. Without the 3 fliers all groups would have averaged well below .5 moa.

Gun is very easy to shoot due to the weight and the brake.

Nice looking rig.

N570 is good stuff.

Here are the specs:
300 Norma Custom Build
Terminus Kratos X w/ 40MOA Rail
Krieger .30cal HV 30" 9T
MDT ESS Rem700 3.850"
MDT Comp Muzzle Brake 3/4-24
.30cal MDT AICS CIP 3.850 Metal x2
TriggerTech Diamond Rem Clone

It is shooting well enough that I think I can actually hit at a mile.

Give the barrel some time to speed up and settle in.

That’s why I am going to start with the lower charge in the window. Hoping it will settle in on my target speeds. As long as accuracy stays the same I’ll be happy.

The pTAR still shoots. 10 rounds, 100 yards and a bit breezy. Will have to test again on a calm day. Pretty sure this should be spot on.

77gr reloads.

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Nice!