Guy, your like the Bob Ross of reloading! Reminds me of the, Lee breech lock reloader press. And also I enjoy the Lee Classic loader kits. They do work. Looks like RCBS did a update. 😊
Forget all the frills, I purchased an RCBS RC back in 1982, and still use it today producing some very, very accurate ammo for my 6BR, 6.5 CM .......................slow and steady !!
I am a new reloader and I follow your channel closely to learn what I can. When I went shopping for a press the only one that was available at my local store was a RCBS Partner Press. I have been feeling like it’s not a “real” press (i.e. Rockchucker) so I have been wondering what I was missing or if I was being hampered in my learning process. This review has come at a perfect time for me and I am relieved to hear you give it a positive review. Thank you for all of the good information you provide on here. I will continue to watch for every new video.
I started loading 45 years ago on a Rockchucker. I just passed it to my son. I have no doubt that this press will work just fine and hold up for a long long time. I have moved on to Dillon decades ago and never looked back. RCBS makes good tools. You should be happy and fine.
My 30-06 has been so good to me over the years. Elk, mule deer, antelope, black bear and even grizzly. Literally a cartridge that can do it all for North America.
Still using my RCBS Rock chucker I bought over 20 years ago. I've loaded thousands of handgun and rifle rounds with it. Works fine for me. Might get a partner for a second stage now after seeing this.
I bought the RCBS partner press kit when I just wanted to see if I’d like reloading. It’s now some 30ish years later and I’ve got better presses now but I still have my partner press and I only use it for single operations like lead hardness testing. Turned out I didn’t like reloading, I love it.
I have four presses. For "production," I use a Lee Classic Turret (the 4-station one). I love it for churning out ammo for my 9mm guns mostly, but I also use it for 45 ACP or 38 Spl when I just want to load a bunch of them to build up some stock. My favorite single-stage is the RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme, but I have two compact loading setups for when I don't want to load out in the garage. My main "compact" option is the Lee Breech Lock Challenger, which attaches to a desk in my office with their mounting system. My "sub-compact" option is the Lee Hand Press. I've loaded up plenty of rounds while watching TV in my living room, and it's great for decapping and/or resizing brass while sitting around pretty much anywhere in the house.
Just got a Partner press from my dad and I'm looking forward to getting into reloading. Glad to hear a good review of the little press. As soon as I can get my hands on some primers I'll start reloading 270 win and 40 s&w.
I have 3 presses. And old Lynman Spartan press that is set up for de-priming and priming. The Partner press is used for my pistol rounds, .40 s&w, 45 acp and .357 mag. And I have a Redding big boss I use for my rifle rounds. The Partner press is a excellent press for loading pistol rounds and is very smooth operating.
When I started loading I started with the RCBS Jr. (still in use). It lacked the compound leverage for easier resizing. But I do like the feedback feel when seating and crimping rounds. RCBS has made great strides in press quality and strength with the styles.
I’ve been using the same single stage Lee since the mid 90’s. My grandfather gave it to me. Now I am considering one of these to setup as a portable reloading press.
I started out with the single-station RCBS press many years ago and advanced to progressive pres, later on, that is what introduced me to reloading. That is an excellent start!
Bench mounted press: #1: Lyman Spartan (bought new in 1960) #2: Lyman Spar T turret (bought new in 1962) For portable loading: A multitude of Lyman/Ideal 310 tong tools, with several various caliber 310 dies. (Started with a 310 tool in 1958 at age 8 under the watchful eyes of my great uncle, who taught me just about everything I needed to know)
You're only a few years older than I am, and I too learned under the watchful eyes of family. In my case it was Dad and Grandpa. Long ago. Good memories.
I’ve have had the partner press for awhile now and been very happy with it from loading 9mm-45acp and 5.56-6mm creedmore I’ve had very good results and have been impressed with this small budget friendly press
Love having my partner as a second press on my bench. I have a small area for my loading and it’s always worked well and zero issues. I use it for all my seating from 17 rem to 300 rum. 😁
I have been reloading with my Dad since i was 7 years old. I am now 45 and this is the only press i own. It is a simple press but it works great! I also use the chargemaster light and it also woks great!
I bought the partner press and a lee pro 1000. So far the Lee pro 1000 has left me wanting more from a progressive press. I love my partner press. I exclusively load on the partner press as it never breaks down! I load 9mm, 350-legend,.223, 30-06, and will soon be loading .308 and .357 Magnum
I was in Cabelas a few years back and found the RCBS Partner press on discount for a steal of a deal. I purchased it and have loaded 222, 243 Win, 257 Weatherby, 260 Rem, 270 Win, and 308 Win. I am sure there a better presses out there, but this one does all I need. I find no reason to change.
Nothing wrong with the cast aluminum presses! Their great to get started "Re-loading", with a minimum cash out lay. Even if you don't have kids at home, almost everyone has a spouse or partner who "monitors the finances". And we want to keep him/her happy too! 😮
My first press. I still have and use. I would not sell it still has a lot of uses as a second or third press on my bench. My personal opinion is rcbs probably makes the best quality press for the money. The bigger your hobby grows the more diverse your brand of equipment may very, everyone will have some items that will suit their needs or preferences better for different tasks. At least I do.
This was my very 1st press and it worked pretty good but it wears out fast and if you're a seasoned reloader looking to squeeze everything out of your handloads it will give you inconsistencies in shoulder bump and seating depth after several hundred rounds. I have to remember to push the handle to the left while I'm pulling it down in order to get the same shoulder bump or bullet seated to the same spot. I've tried pushing the handle to the left, right, and pulling it straight back and I'll get in the neighborhood of .004" to .007" of variation in seating depth or bump and that's been repeatable. I thought I was crazy at first and it was the cheap Lee dies I was using but I ordered a set of Forester competition dies and it done the same thing. Then I ordered a Rockchucker Supreme and the variations went away with both set of dies so it was definitely the press. That said this was a $40 press and now I keep this setup with a universal decapping die and that's all I use to decap my spent rounds before I throw them in the tumbler. I even bought a 3d printed primer trey that connects to a tube and it plugs up the hole in front of the ram that helps keep primers off the floor. All in all its a great starter press or just like the name says a partner press to your others.
Interesting input. Thank you. Ya, I don't think RCBS intended this little press to compete with their top of the line presses, but it seems fine for what it is.
Bullets from the same box can vary 4-7 thou not only from base to tip but also base to ogive. I doubt if it was the press.😅 Have had my Partner press since about 1984.
I've been using an older one for several years now, for 9 mm and 38 special. It's doing all it needs to do, can't complain at all. Would recommend to anyone.
Even though I already have 2 RCBS Rockchuckers and a Dillon 550, I picked one of these up on Monday (today is Friday). My plan was to use it at the range to seat bullets when working up new loads. Lo and behold, it's missing the shellholder retaining clip. Been trying for 4 days to reach RCBS. Phone message keeps saying it's after business hours. Headed to Sportsman's to return it. Too bad, it was perfect for the task. Great review, glad your press was complete.
I have an old Lyman spartan. I had a friend make me a mount similar to a Dillion strong mount. I have it mounted to a plywood sandwich similar to what you have and I just take it wherever and c clamp it to a bench and get busy.
I still have the Rockchucker that I bought 50 years ago while stationed in Germany.even though I've graduated to progress presses I use it for grunt work
I own two of these got them for $64.00 dollars mounted on a small portable stand I also use Lee banana presses to set bullets. I have taken them with me and reloaded in Motel rooms. I have reloaded 300 Weatherby Mag 7mm Mag on down to .204 Ruger 17 Remington. They work just fine. Living in California and tuning your loads some time it helps ti take your rifles and loading gear to the boonies so you can concentrate and tune your loads.
I absolutely love my Lyman ideal press!! I load mostly 308 Winchester I also have the Lyman victory press for resizing and de-priming , I am so glad you guys finally did a video on the partner press been eyeing it for awhile!!
I had a old rcbs I can not remember what they called it now. But it was about the same thing as that one. I liked it. Just didn't have the leverage of the supreme I have now. So like the 300 win or 3006 sometimes was a little harder when sizing. But you could feel everything with it. So nice in that aspect
Lee Classic Turret is my second press. Can be used in full turret auto-indexing configuration, I load 45acp this way, or remove the indexing rod and use it as a single stage. I load 5.7x28 with it in single stage configuration.
I use a single stage Lee press that I bought in a kit. I’m starting to load 9mm and 357 mag. When I bought the kit I was new to reloading and had a 300 BLk pistol that I put together. I recently started putting together die’s and gear to start reloading 6.5 CM since I just bought a used Ruger American in that caliber and I’m learning to use it and trying to dial in on some small groups with that gun.
Ive used a partner press for 10 years not one part has broken on it yet. Have loaded untold number of 9mm , 38 wadcutters and 44 mag with this press. Finally upgrading to a Dillon 550 soon.
Loaded thousands of rounds (38 special/357 magnum/45 ACP/.223 rem) on my Lee Hand Press. I use it in conjunction with a RCBS Chargemaster. Don’t feel the need to buy a bench mounted press at all.
My reloading room is confined to the corner of a closet that is a little over 2' wide and 16" deep so I'm very limited with space. But I installed an RCBS Rebel press. No complaints with the Rebel. I did consider other more compact presses like the Partner, Special-5, and Summit but ultimately decided on the heftier option. I have begun depriming as a separate step prior to resizing and I think if I had more room for a 2nd press, the Partner would be a perfect dedicated depriming press.
RCBS seems to be attempting to compete in LEE PRECISION market space. I use Lee hand press still. My RCBS Rock chucker doesn't get much use for it's bulk.
I bought one of those for taking to the range. Sizing bigger cases cases kinda sucks lol. But just using it at the range to seat bullets in prepped cases it’s ok. But when we moved all my stuff was in storage it was used but ended up getting my rock chucker out as well.
The Lee 90045 C-press, somewhat phased out for a RCBS Summit press (Summit for rifle cases, the Lee sometimes gets use for pistol, but have noticed "off axis flex" on the Lee, so it's not used for rifle that often anymore) after starting on a Lee handpress (bad idea with 7.62x54r and 7.5x55 Swiss)
When seating your bullets, why didn't you flip the primer arm over out of the way? This would let the ram drop lower and give more room to put the bullet into the case neck.
Looks like RCBS got sick of how many presses Lee sells. I got the lyman ideal c-frame press as a second single stage for reloading the small 5.7x28. I like the quick throw for crimping a pile of ammo too. I precision load on the rock chucker supreme press. Works well.
I use the Partner press for my reloading, I reload .243w and .308w, I get some fantastically precise ammo, it is the reloading techniques and processes not the press
I was looking for a press to get into reloading and this one is what I expected to find but couldn't. Looks just right for my simple needs. I would be reloading 9mm pistol and 5.56/.223 rifle cartridges. As I don't have a lot of ammo to reload(nor the space for a big rig) this would be perfect for me in my little apartment.now to go shopping :)
What's that funnel? For my compact setup I use a Lee C press. General use I have a Lee O and a Lee Turrent but I don't load a ton of rounds and am not a target or long range guy and rarely use the Turrent. An O or C press is great for a new reloader as it makes you do every step by hand and learn what is going on.
My Partner is my depriming press. If I want to do load development at the range, I would be happy to use it. Isn't a heavy o-frame but that's what my Big Boss II and Co-Ax are for.
I need some help, I bought this kit today, and I'm confused about how to seat my 223 brass in the shell holder? It just falls too deep and also I haven't installed the primer arm yet, and was wondering if that is what holds the brass in place?
I’m ignorant and I need someone to educate me I’ve had a partner press for over a year and have been reloading on it rifle and pistol calibers Recently I happened to pick up a rock chucker at a garage sale new in the box for $100 It’s been a few months and I’ve never set it up because I don’t understand why I would want my press to be bigger, heavier ect. But serve the same purpose ? Why is a rockchucker “better” and “ more expensive” What is the benifit of switching from a partner to a rock chucker Is it more precise or more consistent ?
I have a Partner as a second press, mostly for crimping and occasionally depriming. It's ok at its price point, but is it as good as my MEC Marksman? Not even close.
Looks like a nice light duty press for range load development. This isn’t in my opinion a production tool. The charge master light is slow and only has a .1 grain scale which isn’t for precision rifle.
Call their customer service. I needed decapping pins, o-rings for my bullet sizer and a few other small things. They just sent me all that stuff - no charge!! Don't know what would wear on a Rock Chucker - mines been working fine since the 70's.
It's heartbreaking to see the change with RCBS over the years. Here is to hoping they go 100% Made in USA again...no Red China B.S. My compact press is an old Lyman Spar-T by the way.
I have an older Reloader Special, it's yours for the cost of shipping. I just bought a used rock chucker to replace it. it will fit in a med to large flat rate box. Go over to my channel and you can contact me there. I promise it's not a scam. Or Brownell's has the new rock chucker supreme on sale for $154.99, they have the partner on sale for $89 and the Rebel press is on sale for $200
Guy, your like the Bob Ross of reloading! Reminds me of the, Lee breech lock reloader press. And also I enjoy the Lee Classic loader kits. They do work. Looks like RCBS did a update. 😊
I wonder what Guy's happy little accidents would look like 😉
Forget all the frills, I purchased an RCBS RC back in 1982, and still use it today producing some very, very accurate
ammo for my 6BR, 6.5 CM .......................slow and steady !!
Love my lyman ideal. Great for 95% of reloading. This seems like another great option
The Lyman Ideal is a great option!
I am a new reloader and I follow your channel closely to learn what I can. When I went shopping for a press the only one that was available at my local store was a RCBS Partner Press. I have been feeling like it’s not a “real” press (i.e. Rockchucker) so I have been wondering what I was missing or if I was being hampered in my learning process.
This review has come at a perfect time for me and I am relieved to hear you give it a positive review. Thank you for all of the good information you provide on here. I will continue to watch for every new video.
I started loading 45 years ago on a Rockchucker. I just passed it to my son. I have no doubt that this press will work just fine and hold up for a long long time. I have moved on to Dillon decades ago and never looked back. RCBS makes good tools. You should be happy and fine.
Good review. Liked that you loaded .30-06. RCBS is never a bad choice.
My 30-06 has been so good to me over the years. Elk, mule deer, antelope, black bear and even grizzly. Literally a cartridge that can do it all for North America.
Still using my RCBS Rock chucker I bought over 20 years ago. I've loaded thousands of handgun and rifle rounds with it. Works fine for me. Might get a partner for a second stage now after seeing this.
I bought the RCBS partner press kit when I just wanted to see if I’d like reloading. It’s now some 30ish years later and I’ve got better presses now but I still have my partner press and I only use it for single operations like lead hardness testing. Turned out I didn’t like reloading, I love it.
Thanks Guy... appreciate you taking the time to review another great RCBS product 👌
I have four presses. For "production," I use a Lee Classic Turret (the 4-station one). I love it for churning out ammo for my 9mm guns mostly, but I also use it for 45 ACP or 38 Spl when I just want to load a bunch of them to build up some stock. My favorite single-stage is the RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme, but I have two compact loading setups for when I don't want to load out in the garage. My main "compact" option is the Lee Breech Lock Challenger, which attaches to a desk in my office with their mounting system. My "sub-compact" option is the Lee Hand Press. I've loaded up plenty of rounds while watching TV in my living room, and it's great for decapping and/or resizing brass while sitting around pretty much anywhere in the house.
Just got a Partner press from my dad and I'm looking forward to getting into reloading. Glad to hear a good review of the little press. As soon as I can get my hands on some primers I'll start reloading 270 win and 40 s&w.
I reload brass 410 shot shells, 45-70, 8mm Mauser, 30-06, 270 Win, 257 Roberts, 303 British, 7.62x54r, 7.62x39, .223 Remington, 45acp, 9mm Lugar, 38 Special, 380acp and 9x19 rimmed on my old RCBS JR3.
Reloading isn't a game or a race so slow and steady does it GREAT!!! I do like to take my time too Guy!!
Your like the Bob Ross of reloading and I for one love it.. keep on keeping on
Ha! Thanks. Bob Ross was pretty impressive.
I have 3 presses. And old Lynman Spartan press that is set up for de-priming and priming. The Partner press is used for my pistol rounds, .40 s&w, 45 acp and .357 mag. And I have a Redding big boss I use for my rifle rounds. The Partner press is a excellent press for loading pistol rounds and is very smooth operating.
When I started loading I started with the RCBS Jr. (still in use). It lacked the compound leverage for easier resizing. But I do like the feedback feel when seating and crimping rounds.
RCBS has made great strides in press quality and strength with the styles.
Dad used an RCBS Jr, and it's mine now. Good old press, but yes, I remember the lack of leverage.
I’ve been using the same single stage Lee since the mid 90’s. My grandfather gave it to me. Now I am considering one of these to setup as a portable reloading press.
My very first press was this little gem, fine little press
I started out with the single-station RCBS press many years ago and advanced to progressive pres, later on, that is what introduced me to reloading. That is an excellent start!
Bench mounted press:
#1: Lyman Spartan (bought new in 1960)
#2: Lyman Spar T turret (bought new in 1962)
For portable loading: A multitude of Lyman/Ideal 310 tong tools, with several various caliber 310 dies. (Started with a 310 tool in 1958 at age 8 under the watchful eyes of my great uncle, who taught me just about everything I needed to know)
You're only a few years older than I am, and I too learned under the watchful eyes of family. In my case it was Dad and Grandpa. Long ago. Good memories.
Pretty good-looking little press. Lee has a small press that is less than half the cost of this press.
Thanks, Guy 😁
I purchased a Partner over 20 years ago when I first started reloading and have used it ever since
I’ve have had the partner press for awhile now and been very happy with it from loading 9mm-45acp and 5.56-6mm creedmore I’ve had very good results and have been impressed with this small budget friendly press
still using mine after 30years.cheers
That's impressive.
they should offer a second model of this with a C clamp style clamp on the back for clamping to the table at the range for loading on the go.
Love having my partner as a second press on my bench. I have a small area for my loading and it’s always worked well and zero issues. I use it for all my seating from 17 rem to 300 rum. 😁
I have been reloading with my Dad since i was 7 years old. I am now 45 and this is the only press i own. It is a simple press but it works great! I also use the chargemaster light and it also woks great!
I bought the partner press and a lee pro 1000. So far the Lee pro 1000 has left me wanting more from a progressive press. I love my partner press. I exclusively load on the partner press as it never breaks down! I load 9mm, 350-legend,.223, 30-06, and will soon be loading .308 and .357 Magnum
I've got 3 Lee Pro1000's (one of which is going strong after 30 years). Perfectly suited for all my needs. At half the price of other brands.
@@jungleno. that's awesome! I've had nothing but issues out of mine. I will say that the customer service of Lee Precision is outstanding!
I was in Cabelas a few years back and found the RCBS Partner press on discount for a steal of a deal. I purchased it and have loaded 222, 243 Win, 257 Weatherby, 260 Rem, 270 Win, and 308 Win. I am sure there a better presses out there, but this one does all I need. I find no reason to change.
Nothing wrong with the cast aluminum presses! Their great to get started "Re-loading", with a minimum cash out lay. Even if you don't have kids at home, almost everyone has a spouse or partner who "monitors the finances". And we want to keep him/her happy too! 😮
My first press. I still have and use. I would not sell it still has a lot of uses as a second or third press on my bench. My personal opinion is rcbs probably makes the best quality press for the money. The bigger your hobby grows the more diverse your brand of equipment may very, everyone will have some items that will suit their needs or preferences better for different tasks. At least I do.
I was given a Super Simplex for reloading 357. Bought the dies. Will try it out when I can find powder and primers.
This was my very 1st press and it worked pretty good but it wears out fast and if you're a seasoned reloader looking to squeeze everything out of your handloads it will give you inconsistencies in shoulder bump and seating depth after several hundred rounds. I have to remember to push the handle to the left while I'm pulling it down in order to get the same shoulder bump or bullet seated to the same spot. I've tried pushing the handle to the left, right, and pulling it straight back and I'll get in the neighborhood of .004" to .007" of variation in seating depth or bump and that's been repeatable. I thought I was crazy at first and it was the cheap Lee dies I was using but I ordered a set of Forester competition dies and it done the same thing. Then I ordered a Rockchucker Supreme and the variations went away with both set of dies so it was definitely the press. That said this was a $40 press and now I keep this setup with a universal decapping die and that's all I use to decap my spent rounds before I throw them in the tumbler. I even bought a 3d printed primer trey that connects to a tube and it plugs up the hole in front of the ram that helps keep primers off the floor. All in all its a great starter press or just like the name says a partner press to your others.
Interesting input. Thank you. Ya, I don't think RCBS intended this little press to compete with their top of the line presses, but it seems fine for what it is.
@@guyminer2384 rcbs isn’t top of the line in terms of presses. Start at Forster Coax as a good entry level press.
Rcbs has one heck of a warenty and customer service department, give them a call.
Bullets from the same box can vary 4-7 thou not only from base to tip but also base to ogive. I doubt if it was the press.😅
Have had my Partner press since about 1984.
I've been using an older one for several years now, for 9 mm and 38 special. It's doing all it needs to do, can't complain at all. Would recommend to anyone.
Even though I already have 2 RCBS Rockchuckers and a Dillon 550, I picked one of these up on Monday (today is Friday). My plan was to use it at the range to seat bullets when working up new loads. Lo and behold, it's missing the shellholder retaining clip. Been trying for 4 days to reach RCBS. Phone message keeps saying it's after business hours. Headed to Sportsman's to return it. Too bad, it was perfect for the task. Great review, glad your press was complete.
I have an old Lyman spartan. I had a friend make me a mount similar to a Dillion strong mount. I have it mounted to a plywood sandwich similar to what you have and I just take it wherever and c clamp it to a bench and get busy.
bought a used hornady progressive but i also purchased this press to resize and deprime before i trim and clean. looking forward to getting started.
Gavin, you are great, but I do enjoy Guy as well. Together you guys make a great team.
I still have the Rockchucker that I bought 50 years ago while stationed in Germany.even though I've graduated to progress presses I use it for grunt work
I own two of these got them for $64.00 dollars mounted on a small portable stand I also use Lee banana presses to set bullets. I have taken them with me and reloaded in Motel rooms. I have reloaded 300 Weatherby Mag 7mm Mag on down to .204 Ruger 17 Remington. They work just fine. Living in California and tuning your loads some time it helps ti take your rifles and loading gear to the boonies so you can concentrate and tune your loads.
I started out reloading in the early 80's with an RCBS Reloader Special. Since then I've added a Rockchucker. Use them both frequently.
I absolutely love my Lyman ideal press!! I load mostly 308 Winchester I also have the Lyman victory press for resizing and de-priming , I am so glad you guys finally did a video on the partner press been eyeing it for awhile!!
I just spent two days looking for a video on this. It’s like you knew!!!!!
RCBS RELOADER SPECIAL 5, JUST STARTED RLOADING METALLIC CARTRIDGES IN 2020.
I had a old rcbs I can not remember what they called it now. But it was about the same thing as that one. I liked it. Just didn't have the leverage of the supreme I have now. So like the 300 win or 3006 sometimes was a little harder when sizing. But you could feel everything with it. So nice in that aspect
Lee Classic Turret is my second press. Can be used in full turret auto-indexing configuration, I load 45acp this way, or remove the indexing rod and use it as a single stage. I load 5.7x28 with it in single stage configuration.
Hi Gavin , nice to see your young apprentice having a go, he looks promising ,I think he’ll do good in the end .
Been looking at this press for awhile to go along with my bigger RCBS press. Might be time to get one
Right now, using a Lyman Ideal Press. Got 2 of them on sale fore around $85 each. One does all my decal/resizing/mandrel work. Other seats.
I use a single stage Lee press that I bought in a kit. I’m starting to load 9mm and 357 mag. When I bought the kit I was new to reloading and had a 300 BLk pistol that I put together. I recently started putting together die’s and gear to start reloading 6.5 CM since I just bought a used Ruger American in that caliber and I’m learning to use it and trying to dial in on some small groups with that gun.
Thanks Guy! They have a 25% sale price on it at RCBS. Cart shows $157.49. Time to get it is now :)
Nice that Guy makes content, so that Gavin can make other stuff 👍
Ive used a partner press for 10 years not one part has broken on it yet. Have loaded untold number of 9mm , 38 wadcutters and 44 mag with this press. Finally upgrading to a Dillon 550 soon.
Good job Guy!! 🤘🏼🤟🏽👍🏼. My "lil" press for range & like is a RCBS Summit.
I just bought one to mount to a small table and as a second operation press for case prep
Loaded thousands of rounds (38 special/357 magnum/45 ACP/.223 rem) on my Lee Hand Press. I use it in conjunction with a RCBS Chargemaster. Don’t feel the need to buy a bench mounted press at all.
My reloading room is confined to the corner of a closet that is a little over 2' wide and 16" deep so I'm very limited with space. But I installed an RCBS Rebel press. No complaints with the Rebel. I did consider other more compact presses like the Partner, Special-5, and Summit but ultimately decided on the heftier option. I have begun depriming as a separate step prior to resizing and I think if I had more room for a 2nd press, the Partner would be a perfect dedicated depriming press.
Straight to the point, I like it
RCBS seems to be attempting to compete in LEE PRECISION market space. I use Lee hand press still. My RCBS Rock chucker doesn't get much use for it's bulk.
I’m using a RCBS JR3 that I picked up at an estate sale for $15. Added a inline fab roller handle and it’s great for my 308 and 44 mag
3006 Spr. ... with a lee loader kit is my go to every deer season
I think the Lee Challenger offers better value here. Also aluminium. If you want to take a press to the range, the Lee hand press is excellent.
I bought one of those for taking to the range. Sizing bigger cases cases kinda sucks lol. But just using it at the range to seat bullets in prepped cases it’s ok. But when we moved all my stuff was in storage it was used but ended up getting my rock chucker out as well.
The Lee 90045 C-press, somewhat phased out for a RCBS Summit press (Summit for rifle cases, the Lee sometimes gets use for pistol, but have noticed "off axis flex" on the Lee, so it's not used for rifle that often anymore) after starting on a Lee handpress (bad idea with 7.62x54r and 7.5x55 Swiss)
I just got one I love it
for portable press i have a old red ch press. I also use it upside down with a lee bulge buster setup.
I always get case lube ony fingers and, will sometimes, contaminate the primers. So I got a RCBS automatic priming tool.
I use this in concert with a summit press. I tend to decap with the partner and neck size only. I live .both of the presses
When seating your bullets, why didn't you flip the primer arm over out of the way? This would let the ram drop lower and give more room to put the bullet into the case neck.
That’s exactly what I’ve been looking to get.
Looks like RCBS got sick of how many presses Lee sells. I got the lyman ideal c-frame press as a second single stage for reloading the small 5.7x28. I like the quick throw for crimping a pile of ammo too. I precision load on the rock chucker supreme press. Works well.
I use the Partner press for my reloading, I reload .243w and .308w, I get some fantastically precise ammo, it is the reloading techniques and processes not the press
I was looking for a press to get into reloading and this one is what I expected to find but couldn't. Looks just right for my simple needs. I would be reloading 9mm pistol and 5.56/.223 rifle cartridges. As I don't have a lot of ammo to reload(nor the space for a big rig) this would be perfect for me in my little apartment.now to go shopping :)
You can get a Lee press for half the price.
I got a Partner press too, but i dont reload on it. I use it with the universal decapping die for deprimeing all my brass.
What's that funnel? For my compact setup I use a Lee C press. General use I have a Lee O and a Lee Turrent but I don't load a ton of rounds and am not a target or long range guy and rarely use the Turrent. An O or C press is great for a new reloader as it makes you do every step by hand and learn what is going on.
My Partner is my depriming press. If I want to do load development at the range, I would be happy to use it. Isn't a heavy o-frame but that's what my Big Boss II and Co-Ax are for.
Lee hand press FTW!
io ho iniziato con questa pressa
I need some help, I bought this kit today, and I'm confused about how to seat my 223 brass in the shell holder? It just falls too deep and also I haven't installed the primer arm yet, and was wondering if that is what holds the brass in place?
Been looking for a video on this, not much about it.
I’m ignorant and I need someone to educate me
I’ve had a partner press for over a year and have been reloading on it rifle and pistol calibers
Recently I happened to pick up a rock chucker at a garage sale new in the box for $100
It’s been a few months and I’ve never set it up because I don’t understand why I would want my press to be bigger, heavier ect. But serve the same purpose ?
Why is a rockchucker “better” and “ more expensive”
What is the benifit of switching from a partner to a rock chucker
Is it more precise or more consistent ?
I’m looking into buying a 7mm prc and get into reloading I also have a .308 I’d be reloading would this press be big enough for the 7mm prc
I have a Partner as a second press, mostly for crimping and occasionally depriming. It's ok at its price point, but is it as good as my MEC Marksman? Not even close.
What brass case lube do you recommend I have hornady case lube and spray on but both are time consuming
Rock chucker sense 1980;)
Given how many Ideal 310 tools I've seen on eBay recently, it makes me wonder how many are actually still in use.
Hi. What bolts did you use to mount the press?
Don’t you clean the primer pocket?
Looks like a nice light duty press for range load development. This isn’t in my opinion a production tool. The charge master light is slow and only has a .1 grain scale which isn’t for precision rifle.
Very nice press better than the lee one thanks
I have 2 rock chucker,s and cant find parts (Hornaday Lee and Dillon no problem) what gives .
Call their customer service. I needed decapping pins, o-rings for my bullet sizer and a few other small things. They just sent me all that stuff - no charge!! Don't know what would wear on a Rock Chucker - mines been working fine since the 70's.
I've had to replace a few worn out/broken RCBS parts, and they were wonderful to work with. Give 'em a call.
Never answered here I sit I'll try next week I have my list with part numbers.
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It's heartbreaking to see the change with RCBS over the years. Here is to hoping they go 100% Made in USA again...no Red China B.S. My compact press is an old Lyman Spar-T by the way.
Been seatin the 178bthp hornady over 46gr of superformance for my dd ar-10 and well under 1”…4350 fills to much
Small Lee press used for depriming only, since it’s such a dirty process. Mec for the rest.
Nice
I tried it in the store. The handle is too wobbly side to side
jun 7th when my jeep got stolen my RCBS press was in the jeep now i need to get another one but the new press are expensive
I have an older Reloader Special, it's yours for the cost of shipping. I just bought a used rock chucker to replace it. it will fit in a med to large flat rate box. Go over to my channel and you can contact me there. I promise it's not a scam. Or Brownell's has the new rock chucker supreme on sale for $154.99, they have the partner on sale for $89 and the Rebel press is on sale for $200
I am sorry that you lost your Jeep and your RCBS press! That stinks.
@@guyminer2384 its life i guess
@@kcstott Hey i jest went to your channel
Get 4 or 5 and line them up on the bench
I think i paid $60 for my partner way back when
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