What model rcbs press is it

Adamus · October 12, 2020, 05:37 AM

I recently found an rcbs press for sale. I don’t know what model it is.
There is a number 2 on the front of the frame were the handle screws
In to it. It is darker green. I can’t seem to find what exact model it is and how much it’s worth. The guy wants 90$ for the press. It’s in nice shape. Any info
Would be great thanks folks.

USSR · October 12, 2020, 07:13 AM

Need a pic, Adamus.

Don

**Unclenick** · October 12, 2020, 08:45 AM

Welcome to the forum.

Perhaps if you call RCBS, they will be able to identify it from your description or email you pictures of the candidates.

big al hunter · October 12, 2020, 08:54 AM

RCBS added the number suffix to several of their presses. A photo would help. But if you Google RCBS Rock Chucker 2 it will bring up pictures that you can compare. They also made a Reloader Special.

**Unclenick** · October 12, 2020, 09:01 AM

If it's a RC2, here's a picture of one on an auction ad for a riser mount. 5 is the current model of the Reloader Special, but there was a Reloader Special 2 in the past.

**Aguila Blanca** · October 12, 2020, 09:15 AM

Unclenick, I think the price in your link is for the riser accessory, not for the press.

**Unclenick** · October 12, 2020, 09:21 AM

Yep. Thanks. I'll fix that. It still shows a picture of the press, though, so I'll leave the link up.

FrankenMauser · October 12, 2020, 12:03 PM

Sounds like an RC2.
A photo may allow us to verify.

LE-28 · October 12, 2020, 06:33 PM

This is a rockchucker ll. It should say RCll on the left side of the frame.

I bought this one in 1992 new.

lll Otto lll · October 12, 2020, 11:46 PM

If there is an "A" above the "2".....buy it.

A
2

Adamus · October 13, 2020, 06:21 AM

Thanks for the help. I have other rc2’s but none of them have this number 2 like this one does. I didn’t think about calling rcbs I will try that today.

jaguarxk120 · October 13, 2020, 09:05 AM

There should be a screw just above the "2", that screw holds the flat spring for the
primer arm. Looking at it you will see the "A" under it.

On the front of the "O" of the press you will find "RCBS" cast into the metal.

BUY THE PRESS, NOW do not pass go, do not collect any money!!
Buy It!!!!!!!

ballardw · October 13, 2020, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lll Otto lll

If there is an "A" above the "2".....buy it.

A
2

Might just want to explain why to buy it if it is an A2.

T. O'Heir · October 14, 2020, 01:11 PM

If you call RCBS, they will fall all over themselves to help you. Their warrantee is on the kit, not who bought it too. Even if you buy used kit, their warrantee applies.

jaguarxk120 · October 14, 2020, 06:53 PM

The A2 press is the first press made by RCBS, it is made from cast steel and is
super strong.

Nick_C_S · October 15, 2020, 10:10 PM

Quote:

there was a Reloader Special 2 in the past.

There was. And I have one. Purchased new in 1984. Still have it. Still use it. Works as good today as the day it was made.

However, I just went out to the garage to look at it; and it does not have "a number 2 on the front of the frame were the handle screws in to (sic) it."

It has "RS2" running down the side of the frame. And "RCBS" on the top of the frame - near where the dies screw in.

Not sure what press you are talking about, but it doesn't sound like an RS2.

Either way, $90 is likely a good buy.

dahermit · October 16, 2020, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaguarxk120

The A2 press is the first press made by RCBS, it is made from cast steel and is
super strong.

An internet search reveals that the "model A" was the first RCBS press.

Rifletom · October 16, 2020, 10:59 AM

This thread had me go look at my RCBS Rockchukar I bought new in'77-'78.
It has RC on left side, RCBS on right side. A patent # on arm. That's it. Still works perfectly.

jaguarxk120 · October 16, 2020, 02:26 PM

Thanks for the correction on the "A" model and the "A2" model presses.
Still one of the nicest presses ever made.

dahermit · October 16, 2020, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaguarxk120

Thanks for the correction on the "A" model and the "A2" model presses.
Still one of the nicest presses ever made.

RCBS had/has some really great presses. I sold a used RCBS Jr. when I moved in 1986, bought another used RCBS Jr. when I relocated. I really liked the Jr., it loaded pistol and rifle including .375 H&H and .458 Win. Magnum...I never saw the need for a stronger linkage than the Jr. and it seemed to be an advantage (speed, shorter stroke), that the Jr. had over the more powerful presses. Unless swaging bullets, etc., the Jr. had enough mechanical advantage.

Don Fischer · October 16, 2020, 05:39 PM

I had an RS II years ago and no idea what happened to it. I replaced it with a rockchucker and never looked back!

Nick_C_S · October 16, 2020, 10:21 PM

Quote:

I had an RS II years ago and (have) no idea what happened to it.

How do you lose track of a press??

big al hunter · October 17, 2020, 06:22 PM

Quote:

How do you lose track of a press??

Kids

Nick_C_S · October 17, 2020, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Kids

That'll do it.

October 12, 2020, 05:37 AM	#1
Adamus Junior Member Join Date: October 11, 2020 Posts: 7	What model rcbs press is it I recently found an rcbs press for sale. I don’t know what model it is. There is a number 2 on the front of the frame were the handle screws In to it. It is darker green. I can’t seem to find what exact model it is and how much it’s worth. The guy wants 90$ for the press. It’s in nice shape. Any info Would be great thanks folks.

October 12, 2020, 07:13 AM	#2
USSR Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2017 Location: Finger Lakes Region of NY Posts: 1,442	Need a pic, Adamus. Don __________________ NRA Life Member NRA Certified Metallic Cartridge Reloading Instructor

October 12, 2020, 08:45 AM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	Welcome to the forum. Perhaps if you call RCBS, they will be able to identify it from your description or email you pictures of the candidates. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

October 12, 2020, 08:54 AM	#4
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,558	RCBS added the number suffix to several of their presses. A photo would help. But if you Google RCBS Rock Chucker 2 it will bring up pictures that you can compare. They also made a Reloader Special. __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education!

October 12, 2020, 09:01 AM	#5
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	If it's a RC2, here's a picture of one on an auction ad for a riser mount. 5 is the current model of the Reloader Special, but there was a Reloader Special 2 in the past. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

October 12, 2020, 09:15 AM	#6
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,458	Unclenick, I think the price in your link is for the riser accessory, not for the press. __________________ NRA Life Member / Certified Instructor NRA Chief RSO / CMP RSO 1911 Certified Armorer Jeepaholic

October 12, 2020, 09:21 AM	#7
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	Yep. Thanks. I'll fix that. It still shows a picture of the press, though, so I'll leave the link up. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

October 12, 2020, 12:03 PM	#8
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Sounds like an RC2. A photo may allow us to verify. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

October 12, 2020, 11:46 PM	#10
lll Otto lll Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2008 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 295	If there is an "A" above the "2".....buy it. A 2

October 13, 2020, 06:21 AM	#11
Adamus Junior Member Join Date: October 11, 2020 Posts: 7	Thanks for the help. I have other rc2’s but none of them have this number 2 like this one does. I didn’t think about calling rcbs I will try that today.

October 13, 2020, 09:05 AM	#12
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,619	There should be a screw just above the "2", that screw holds the flat spring for the primer arm. Looking at it you will see the "A" under it. On the front of the "O" of the press you will find "RCBS" cast into the metal. BUY THE PRESS, NOW do not pass go, do not collect any money!! Buy It!!!!!!!

October 14, 2020, 01:11 PM	#14
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	If you call RCBS, they will fall all over themselves to help you. Their warrantee is on the kit, not who bought it too. Even if you buy used kit, their warrantee applies. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

October 14, 2020, 06:53 PM	#15
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,619	The A2 press is the first press made by RCBS, it is made from cast steel and is super strong.

October 16, 2020, 10:59 AM	#18
Rifletom Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2011 Location: So-Cal Posts: 786	This thread had me go look at my RCBS Rockchukar I bought new in'77-'78. It has RC on left side, RCBS on right side. A patent # on arm. That's it. Still works perfectly.

October 16, 2020, 02:26 PM	#19
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,619	Thanks for the correction on the "A" model and the "A2" model presses. Still one of the nicest presses ever made.

October 16, 2020, 05:39 PM	#21
Don Fischer Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2017 Posts: 1,868	I had an RS II years ago and no idea what happened to it. I replaced it with a rockchucker and never looked back!

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