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Which rcbs press??
« on: March 17, 2016, 07:27:17 AM »
So I am looking to get into the game of reloading.. I recently purchased a 338 rum that came with 150 pieces of lapua brass and another 50 that are already reloaded. Also came with rcbs reloading dies.

I have all the load data for the bullets that are already loaded, so I guess my question is where do I start?

What single stage press do you recommend?

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Re: Which rcbs press??
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2016, 07:44:13 AM »
So I am looking to get into the game of reloading.. I recently purchased a 338 rum that came with 150 pieces of lapua brass and another 50 that are already reloaded. Also came with rcbs reloading dies.

I have all the load data for the bullets that are already loaded, so I guess my question is where do I start?

What single stage press do you recommend?

I'm a little confused, you have a 338 RUM (Remington Ultra Mag) but you mention it came with 150 pieces of Lapua brass but Lapua doesn't make 338 RUM, or brass for any of the RUM's for that matter, so you either don't have a 338 RUM or those 150 pieces of Lapua brass are for something other than your 338 RUM.  What are those 50 rounds of loaded ammo for?

Sorry, forgot to answer your original question.  The RUM cases are one of the longest on the market so in a RCBS press I'd get the Rock Chucker Supreme. 
« Last Edit: March 17, 2016, 07:55:59 AM by b23 »

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Re: Which rcbs press??
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2016, 08:04:05 AM »
So I am looking to get into the game of reloading.. I recently purchased a 338 rum that came with 150 pieces of lapua brass and another 50 that are already reloaded. Also came with rcbs reloading dies.

I have all the load data for the bullets that are already loaded, so I guess my question is where do I start?

What single stage press do you recommend?

I'm a little confused, you have a 338 RUM (Remington Ultra Mag) but you mention it came with 150 pieces of Lapua brass but Lapua doesn't make 338 RUM, or brass for any of the RUM's for that matter, so you either don't have a 338 RUM or those 150 pieces of Lapua brass are for something other than your 338 RUM.  What are those 50 rounds of loaded ammo for?

Sorry, forgot to answer your original question.  The RUM cases are one of the longest on the market so in a RCBS press I'd get the Rock Chucker Supreme.

Woops correction I ment nosler brass. sorry for the confusion.

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Re: Which rcbs press??
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2016, 08:53:20 AM »
The Rock Chucker has been the gold standard for years, you really can't go wrong buying one. If space is at a premium I'd recommend the Summit, it has a fairly small foot print and you don't have anything hanging over the bench blocking drawers.

Just because they are RCBS dies doesn't mean you have to get and RCBS press. The threads on the dies are pretty universal so they'll work with pretty much all the name brand reloading presses.

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Re: Which rcbs press??
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2016, 09:10:34 AM »
The Rock Chucker has been the gold standard for years, you really can't go wrong buying one. If space is at a premium I'd recommend the Summit, it has a fairly small foot print and you don't have anything hanging over the bench blocking drawers.

Just because they are RCBS dies doesn't mean you have to get and RCBS press. The threads on the dies are pretty universal so they'll work with pretty much all the name brand reloading presses.

That's good to know thanks for the recommendations

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Re: Which rcbs press??
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2016, 10:26:03 AM »
My Rockchucker is 40  years old and still stroking, do not forget to consider how/where you are mounting
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Re: Which rcbs press??
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2016, 10:40:30 AM »
What Carl said.  Mine's still chuckin after almost 30 years.  And make sure you have a heavy duty bench top to mount it to.
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Re: Which rcbs press??
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2016, 03:59:12 PM »
Awesome thanks for the info guys.

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Re: Which rcbs press??
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2016, 04:04:20 PM »
Another for the Rock Chucker.  Love mine.

I would buy a Rock Chucker and spend some cash on a nice scale. 

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Re: Which rcbs press??
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2016, 05:04:17 PM »
This thread has solidified my plan to buy a Rock Chucker. Thanks for that. I already bought a Chargemaster 1500 combo. Looking forward to getting things going.
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Re: Which rcbs press??
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2016, 05:07:27 PM »
I picked up a RCBS Partner press! It's a small version of the chucker and is really nice and compact!
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Re: Which rcbs press??
« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2016, 05:17:11 PM »
I've got the Partner press and a Rock Chucker and I love my set up
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Re: Which rcbs press??
« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2016, 06:28:50 PM »
 :) :) You need to mount your press well or you will not like it. You are transferring alot of leverage with the press. this is important Guy!!
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Re: Which rcbs press??
« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2016, 06:46:43 PM »
Another vote for the Rock Chucker! :tup:

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Re: Which rcbs press??
« Reply #14 on: March 17, 2016, 07:22:38 PM »
+1 on that.   :yeah:

 


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