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Title: Which rcbs press??
Post by: Buck_Nasty11 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?
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: b23 on March 17, 2016, 07:44:13 AM: Quote from: Buck_Nasty11 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?

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.
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: Buck_Nasty11 on March 17, 2016, 08:04:05 AM: Quote from: b23 on March 17, 2016, 07:44:13 AM
Quote from: Buck_Nasty11 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?

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.
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: theleo 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.
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: Buck_Nasty11 on March 17, 2016, 09:10:34 AM: Quote from: theleo 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.

That's good to know thanks for the recommendations
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: Bofire 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
Carl
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: NRA4LIFE 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.
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: Buck_Nasty11 on March 17, 2016, 03:59:12 PM: Awesome thanks for the info guys.
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: baker5150 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.
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: jackelope 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.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: 2labs 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!
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: quarterstaff on March 17, 2016, 05:17:11 PM: I've got the Partner press and a Rock Chucker and I love my set up
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: Bofire 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!!
Carl
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: Jason on March 17, 2016, 06:46:43 PM: Another vote for the Rock Chucker! :tup:
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: jmsurra on March 17, 2016, 07:22:38 PM: +1 on that. :yeah:
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: Buck_Nasty11 on March 18, 2016, 12:10:42 AM: thanks for the suggestions guys, looks like ill be picking up a rock chucker lol I had also looked at the summit so tough decision.
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: theleo on March 18, 2016, 07:39:08 AM: The Rock Chucker is a good choice, there's just some things that I like about the Summit more. Most people won't see the difference in price worth it and you likely wouldn't either, I've just spent enough time with "0" style presses to appreciate the Summit. If you decide reloading isn't for you it would also be easier to sell the Rock Chucker because of it's popularity.
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: JDHasty on March 18, 2016, 02:52:39 PM: I use a Rockchucker and have had one for four decades. I also use a CoAx a lot. I like both. I think the new Rockchucker handles spent primers a bit better than the old ones. The CoAx really does a great job on that front.
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: HighlandLofts on March 18, 2016, 07:17:29 PM: RockChucker
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: slm9s on July 15, 2016, 07:47:44 AM: "fleet's farm" out of the midwest is clearing out their reloading gear, many items half off. Several presses are included.

Might save you some coin. For instance:
http://www.fleetfarm.com/search/?q=rcbs+press&searchSubmit.x=0&searchSubmit.y=0&searchSubmit=submit
Title: Re: Which rcbs press??
Post by: JJD on August 01, 2016, 07:43:19 PM: While the Rockchucker is the standard by which all presses are compared, the Hornady Iron press is impressive.

Saw it at the NRA convention, the thing weighs about as much as an old chevy small block. If I could find a deal on one, I might consider it.
However, I am not all a twitter over the Lock and Load concept.
That being said, if you fire form your brass, you can use a Lee collet neck sizing die and about any press will work. If you use a standard full length sizing die, you will need a sturdy press for your cartridge. Even though it is not a belted magnum, there's plenty of brass to move.