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June 27, 2019, 10:34 AM | #1 |
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I "needed" this, right?
What's wrong with me. I started by looking for a Lee reloader: just their aluminum C-frame to use a collet bullet puller. Then I looked at what it would take to get something more usable to MAKE ammo. (I already have a progressive, but only have a progressive). I ended up with a Rock Chucker Supreme.
As of 2019 here was my logic in dollars: Lee reloader: $40 Lee Challenger (aluminum O frame) ~ $70 Lyman "ideal" brass smith: cast iron C frame ~$70-some Lee Classic Cast: $140 RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme: ~165'ish from Brownells. Rock Chucker Supreme only 20 something dollars more than Classic Cast? I think the Classic Cast must have gone up, I know Brownells is currently on sale for about 20 dollars off for the Rock Chucker, but I wonder if the price was so close if so many would have still chosen the Classic Cast. Then my choice was confirmed with this article https://ultimatereloader.com/2019/04...tage-shootout/ with some fairly consistent performance out of the Rock chucker. I do have to keep in mind that the test only applied to *1* sample and tolerances from the factory can vary. But for just a little more I get to go from my stand buy budget minded brand to something I would consider a bit fancier. I should add that I only have a 556 as far as rifles go - which makes this more ridiculous. But I could see myself reloading .223, 300 blackout, maybe 458 Socom and 450 bushmaster. Last edited by dyl; June 27, 2019 at 10:48 AM. |
June 27, 2019, 11:31 AM | #2 |
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You made a good choice, I have 3 Rock Chuckers and 14 Herter presses, most with one ram and one position for dies but I do have one Herter with 6 positions and another Herter that has 2 Rams. All of my Herter presses cam over, none of my Rock Chuckers cam over meaning my Rock Chuckers are not bump presses. Back to my Herter Presses; all of my Herter presses are bump presses.
I mention this because the link you furnished had a graph showing 'cam over' and I wondered how he did that with a press that did not cam over. I am guessing he has never heard of 'lever lock'. I have an old book that evaluated reloading presses in the old days. One press listed had the appearance of a spider doing push-ups. I know the manufacturer sold one of the presses because I found one at a Flea Market in NAPA, California. The dealer specialized in commercial restaurant equipment, he was trying to sell the press as a juicer. I suggested he think about it because it would have to be mounted upside down if it was to be operated as a juicer. Anyhow, I purchased it for $15.00. He wanted to know about the thing with mounting it upside down. I asked him if he has ever seen a bowl with a half inch bolt mounted in the bottom/center and there was this other hole with 7/8"X14 threads per inch. F. Guffey |
June 27, 2019, 12:29 PM | #3 |
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Lol a juicer! Yes! When it comes time for me to get a Dillon 650 someday it’ll be for health reasons. Progressive juicing. Seriously, how could he try sell a press as a juicer with a straight face! Some people. Great story.
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June 27, 2019, 12:54 PM | #4 | |
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June 27, 2019, 01:08 PM | #5 |
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"...from Brownell's..." They are not the least expensive place to buy anything. Never mind reloading kit.
A Rock Chucker Supreme is about strength(they're used a lot for forming cases) and it's going to last. Plus if you have any problems with it, even if you caused it, RCBS will fix it with a phone call.
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June 27, 2019, 04:12 PM | #6 |
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I agree the RC's are built like tanks, unfortunately the factory primer catcher will drop more primers than it catches. I modded mine with a couple of magnets from Lowes the cause the catcher to rock forward and hug the ram. A piece of plastic drinking straw inserted into the ram and it only spits about one in 20 old primers or so onto my bench. You can also find a variety of aftermarket 3D printed versions of primer catchers on EBay for a few dollars, never tried any but they seem to get good reviews
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June 27, 2019, 04:36 PM | #7 | |
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I could have complained but I did not need the attention then and I do not need it now. And then again I was in Newark at the big airport, the inspectors were checking shoes. They instructed a group from India to remove their shoes, I had nothing else to do so I added by shoes to the inspection. One of the inspectors asked me what the little round shiny circles that were imbedded into the soles of my shoes. I told them I used those for traction on ice and snow, anti-slip and slide knobbiest. They were happy with that. And the group that went through ahead of me informed me I was not from India. F. Guffey |
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June 27, 2019, 05:06 PM | #8 |
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I follow 2 simple rules to determine if I need something or not. Satisfying either rule qualifies as "needed".
1. If you want it bad enough, you need it. 2. If you think you need it, you need it. |
June 28, 2019, 11:57 AM | #9 |
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In the world of shooting and all things shooting there is a very fine line which is frequently obscured or blurred between need and nice to have. She who must be obeyed (wife) often reminds me of this when I see a gun I need or more reloading components I need.
You needed that Rock Chucker Supreme even though you may not have been aware of it. Fortunately for you, fate intervened. Now just enjoy. Ron |
June 28, 2019, 11:08 PM | #10 | |
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I thought I needed an RCBS Pro Chucker 7........yup I was right......loads .223 slick....case feeder-check, M die-check, powder drop-check, powder cop video- check, bullet feeder-check, seat and crimp on separate stations-check. Oh yes....it does .308 just as easy. Testing the slightly modified case feeder....... Hope I don't cause any undue "needs" for anyone..... ...just funnin' you guys. Last edited by GWS; June 28, 2019 at 11:24 PM. |
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June 29, 2019, 10:48 PM | #11 |
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You guys crack me up. Thanks for the sage advice, I will be re-reading this once the press comes in.
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June 30, 2019, 07:21 AM | #12 |
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You needed it because it is green?
Or you have more dollars than sense? Are you a precision bench rest competitor? I load everything from 9mm to 7mm Rem Mag with a Lee 4 hole turret press. For case forming (namely 6.5mm Rem Mag from 7mm Rem Mag) i use a Lee "C" type single stage press. I have done forming with the turret press. Note, if your putting more than about 20 lb of force on your press, something is wrong. I should admit, last week I bought an RCBS 5-0-2 scale... At a flea market, for $10...
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June 30, 2019, 01:16 PM | #13 |
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GWS,
Great video, but isn't it supposed to load ammunition?
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June 30, 2019, 07:04 PM | #14 |
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Yeah, you're right. I should make a new video of it loading ammo. If you remember the history, the Pro Chucker 7 had a problem or two out of the gate. I waited more than a year to see if the problems could be sorted out.
Only when I was sure I could (sort it out) did I buy one.....the seven stations were just too much temptation....and yes one can use all seven even loading rifle.....what with M-dies, powder cops, feeding/seating/crimping all in separate stations. The video I posted was taken when I sorted out the optional case feeder.....so yes at the time it was a only test of the feeder.....ammunition did come soon after though. I only posted, as an example of what perceived "need" can cost you. I like the new press, but I admit, I didn't actually "need" it.....except to gratify a need to "see if I could make it sing". Rational? Maybe not. I admit I'm not always rational...rational can be boring. Last edited by GWS; June 30, 2019 at 07:15 PM. |
June 30, 2019, 08:45 PM | #15 |
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I bought a used Rockchucker JR press 30 some years ago. It's always worked well and I've been trying to justify replacing it with a new Rockchucker for several years. It's hard to replace something that works so well...
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