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RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« on: February 04, 2016, 09:18:28 PM »
Looking to get into reloading. I just want a single stage press,  as i am not looking to crank out volume.

Im going to strictly load rifle ammo. Calibers including 223, 270win, 7mm mag and maybe 300wsm.

I like the idea of just being that much more involved into my hunting practices.

My question to everyone is does this RCBS rock chucker supreme kit that is for sale on amazon or midway really a good way to get started? or should I allocate my hard earned taxed income in a different fashion to get started?

Hoping some experienced rifle reloaders can key me in here.

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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2016, 09:54:18 PM »
100% yes get the rcbs supreme master set. Then pick up a die or two that is RCBS to make you order over $300 so you can use the $75 RCBS rebate they are offering now.

That kit has about everything you need to start but calipers. It's not super fast I have been doing sets of 40 rounds and weighing every charge with the beam scale it takes me about an hour.

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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2016, 10:02:31 PM »
That's how I just started. I added a powder trickler, and calipers before I started loading. Typically I set the powder throw a grain less than desired and trickle the last grain to be exact.

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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2016, 10:06:57 PM »
Thanks for the feedback. There is just a overwhelming amount of reloading info out on the web and in magazines on gear and brands and preferences you name it.

So a powder trickler and a set of calipers will make all my most (basic) level of gear covered?
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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2016, 10:30:29 PM »
Thanks for the feedback. There is just a overwhelming amount of reloading info out on the web and in magazines on gear and brands and preferences you name it.

So a powder trickler and a set of calipers will make all my most (basic) level of gear covered?

Yep, aside from the dies, some reading and the actual loading components that is what you'll need to start up. If you know anyone who loads talking through stuff with them is invaluable as well. I bought my rock chucker kit about 8 years ago. Bought dies and trickler at the same time. Then a hand primer and shortly after got a case trimmer. Now I'm looking to uparade scales but what I have still does the job.

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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2016, 08:16:37 AM »
Don't forget your shell holders. The rcbs kit is great. You'll need calipers and dies and she'll holders, strongly recommend a case trimmer and powder trickler and a bullet puller(at some point your going to need it) I do NOT recommend digital calipers as battery's always die at the worst time :bash:
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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2016, 09:44:37 AM »
I don't know if you've considered Hornady, but it's worth comparing to RCBS.  I have the Rockchucker but use the adapter so I can use the Lock and Load bushing and Lock rings.  I like the design of the Hornady lock rings better and swapping dies with the bushing is faster.

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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2016, 09:50:26 AM »
I don't know if you've considered Hornady, but it's worth comparing to RCBS.  I have the Rockchucker but use the adapter so I can use the Lock and Load bushing and Lock rings.  I like the design of the Hornady lock rings better and swapping dies with the bushing is faster.
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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2016, 10:58:58 AM »
For rifle reloading you'll need a shell trimmer as they gain length after firing. After trimming the cases need to be deburred, both inside & out so you'll need a deburring tool.

Cabelas has caliber specific reloading book under $10.

I bought a bunch of reloading books on E-Bay, pick up a Lymans 49th edition. Check out several books on there as the price fluctuates and mast have free shipping.
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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2016, 11:58:42 AM »
In case your not sure here is everything the RCBS supreme kit comes with from amazons website:  Press, Reloading Scale, Uniflow Powder Measure, Hand Priming Tool, Case Loading Block, Debur Tool, Hex Key Set, Case Lube Kit, Powder Funnel and Reloading Manual 279.99



I agree you will need a trimmer but I would get started first. The amount of reloading you will actually do will dictate what style of trimmer you will need. If your only loading for a couple calibers and don't shoot allot then a manual trimmer may suit your needs. On the other hand if your loading 1000's of 223 along with others every year you may want to look into the powered units.
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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2016, 10:24:30 PM »
i just bought this same set about a month back.  so far i've added a trickler and base for the powder measure(they give you the measure but nothing good to mount it with).

i also tried the lee cartridge specific trimmers, so far i like them.  i could see spending money on a faster setup but i'm pretty low volume so they work great for me.
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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2016, 09:00:48 AM »
i just bought this same set about a month back.  so far i've added a trickler and base for the powder measure(they give you the measure but nothing good to mount it with).

i also tried the lee cartridge specific trimmers, so far i like them.  i could see spending money on a faster setup but i'm pretty low volume so they work great for me.
The powder measue mounts to the top of the press.
Although I also decided to pick up the dedicated base for it also.
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« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2016, 09:15:22 AM »
I use the Lee dippers for my powder measure. Along with a powder trickler and a RCBS scale. Never had a real powder measure. It's a good option if you're just starting out and want to save money.


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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2016, 09:38:48 AM »
I mounted my powder measure off a shelf above my press its out of the way but still handy and the scale sits on the self right at eye level. Makes it quick and accurate
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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #14 on: February 06, 2016, 11:49:17 AM »
good info I'm pretty sold. My tax return is now becoming personal ammo manufacturing.
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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #15 on: February 06, 2016, 11:55:53 AM »
Every reloader should own a Rockchucker press!!
Bi-mart was selling the Rockchucker supreme kit for $260.

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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #16 on: February 06, 2016, 08:04:19 PM »
I bought the Lee Dippers from EBay, Cabelas has the Hornady Lock-N-Load Classic Auto Charge Deluxe Reloading Kit for $339.99, A$100 off with 500 free bullets.

If I didn't already have my presses & stuff I'd pick one of these up.
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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #17 on: February 07, 2016, 10:42:43 AM »
I purchased the RCBS rock chucker kit.

Extras Purchased.

Hornady lock-n-load conversion Kit. (so i could leave dies set up and swap out fast.)
Stand for my powder drop.
Calipers.
Powder Trickler.
All Desired Dies.
All case holders.

Only things left are bullets,primers,and powder and that i will determine after more research.
Thanks for everyones input to help me decide on what to get.
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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #18 on: February 07, 2016, 11:08:18 AM »
Don't forget a bullet puller. At some point you will need it
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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #19 on: February 07, 2016, 11:09:26 AM »
I purchased the RCBS rock chucker kit.

Extras Purchased.

Hornady lock-n-load conversion Kit. (so i could leave dies set up and swap out fast.)
Stand for my powder drop.
Calipers.
Powder Trickler.
All Desired Dies.
All case holders.

Only things left are bullets,primers,and powder and that i will determine after more research.
Thanks for everyones input to help me decide on what to get.

Midway is doing free hazmat shipping on $150 order of cci primers right now.

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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #20 on: February 10, 2016, 04:59:29 PM »
I use the Lee dippers when weighing my charge. Makes it faster, and I weigh out each round on the scale. You will love your RCBS loading equipment.
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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #21 on: February 10, 2016, 05:17:55 PM »
Along with the trimmer you'll need a case length gage to trim to the right length that your reloading manual will have with case dimensions.
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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #22 on: February 10, 2016, 09:50:30 PM »
Cant i just use a pair of calipers?
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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #23 on: February 10, 2016, 10:07:38 PM »
Yes, no reason not to use calipers while you are learning. It's user preference on a lot of the addons you can get. I don't have case length gauges, I measure my cases and trim them by hand measuring a few times. It's slower but works fine.

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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #24 on: February 11, 2016, 07:34:32 AM »
Yes, no reason not to use calipers while you are learning. It's user preference on a lot of the addons you can get. I don't have case length gauges, I measure my cases and trim them by hand measuring a few times. It's slower but works fine.
you do not need case length gauges! Your rifle will determine what length brass you can shoot. They are all different, every rifle, even the ones of same make and caliber will be different. You can make a tool to measure in your rifle what length cases it will take. Some will be close to book listed trim length and some will take much longer. You can just trim to book listed ctl but some cartrages benefit  from as long of a neck as possible. I measure what the max case lenght it will except and try to keep it .005" shorter. You'll notice just about every rifle you check will accept much longer cases than book trim length.  Jme
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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #25 on: February 11, 2016, 02:14:36 PM »
Tagging-I'm looking at getting the same set up good info here. Thanks

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Re: RCBS ROCK CHUCKER SUPREME
« Reply #26 on: February 11, 2016, 03:04:12 PM »
I bought a Rockchucker kit in 1988 and never looked back.  It's still chugging away.  You cannot go wrong with that gear.
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