pulled the trigger on a new press

[misser]

I could not help my self .have been using the RCBS press for maybe 35 years ,before that a Lyman . ordered a MEC ,tracking shows it will be here in a few days .mixed feeling about letting the rcbs go.

 

[DDRanch]

So what model did you buy?
I still have my RCBS Rock Chucker I bought in the early 90's.

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

I could not help my self .have been using the RCBS press for maybe 35 years ,before that a Lyman . ordered a MEC ,tracking shows it will be here in a few days .mixed feeling about letting the rcbs go. maybe look for it on ebay

You will like it. very high quality.

 

[jobhopper66]

I think the Mec Marksman press is a highly underrated and often overlooked press. Like Infrequent Shooter said the build quality is high and overall the thing is built like a tank. Also, the way it is designed gives outstanding visibility when you are loading.

 

[misser]

So what model did you buy?
I still have my RCBS Rock Chucker I bought in the early 90's.

 

[misser]

only thing I wonder about is the shell holder mechanism

 

[jobhopper66]

only thing I wonder about is the shell holder mechanism

If I remember correctly Mec said that shell holder retainer was designed to allow for some float to occur and that can't be a bad thing.

 

[alphapygmy]

I replaced a worn out RCBS turret press with the MEC Marskman and Hornady LNL bushings. Have about 1500 rounds through it and love it. The floating shell holder is the only thing I don't care for. Too "floating" and sloppy, I'll be doing something to stiffen it up this winter.

 

[misser]

I don't mind floating so much its the spinning that may bother me . is it possible to put a spring washer under the shell holder ? ok I don't have the press yet (as of 12/12/24) .at this point just shooting from the hip

 

[Clancy]

What are you doing with the old RCBS?

 

[Spyder1958]

Love mine, it’s a beast.

 

[M-61]

I hope you really enjoy your new purchase.
Never saw one in person. From the two pics I see above it appears the handle screws into the press. I see exposed threads. ( maybe they’re not there) That first exposed thread is where the handle will break. Never could understand how some people break press handles but they do.
My point is having an exposed thread in this use should have been avoided. There’s way better designs.
But it’s just my observation.

 

[DiffEQ]

I replaced a worn out RCBS turret press with the MEC Marskman and Hornady LNL bushings. Have about 1500 rounds through it and love it. The floating shell holder is the only thing I don't care for. Too "floating" and sloppy, I'll be doing something to stiffen it up this winter.

When I first got it a long time ago, I didn't like the float in my Co-Ax and tried to do something about it. I discovered that it works best with the float.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

The short throw with the short right handle on the Chucker, is hard to beat.

 

[urbanrifleman]

The short throw with the short right handle on the Chucker, is hard to beat.

I could buy just about any of the new ones if I wanted. But my Rock Chucker that I got for Christmas as my first reloading press in 1994 will never be replaced.

 

[SeabeeKen]

My son is still using the Rock chucker that I bought in 1974 as my first press. Cant begin to guess the tens of thousands of rounds it has loaded. It is still loading ammo that makes bugholes. Its still as tight as ever too.

 

[urbanrifleman]

Amazing how long something made in America (before the Chinese pot metal/junk invasion wave) will last.

 

[Bill K]

Enjoy your new press, but do not let go of the Rock Chucker. Keep it right handy on your bench. Just saying.

 

[misser]

What are you doing with the old RCBS?

most likely it I'll get re-homed. its a JR 2. actually have 2 of them mounted to the bench

 

[misser]

I replaced a worn out RCBS turret press with the MEC Marskman and Hornady LNL bushings. Have about 1500 rounds through it and love it. The floating shell holder is the only thing I don't care for. Too "floating" and sloppy, I'll be doing something to stiffen it up this winter.

I have wounded about turrets wearing it just seems like it would have to . some operations, other than sizing ,so what no big deal