pulled the trigger on a new press

[Richard Jones]

No way to put a small rubber band around the shell holder?

I thought that as well, but looking at it, I don't think it will.

 

[freebird22/250]

I'm using a vintage RCBS Rockchucker press made in the late 60's that is smooth as silk, i will keep it as long as i live.

 

[Florida Wally]

• Hornady Lock-N-Load Press and Die Conversion Bushing Kit​

• #: 044099

lookie what I found

I use those on my MEC. They add a little slop to the setup. I make sure to “cam over” when sizing which removes the slop. Also, removing the MEC threaded bushing is tough without the proper size wrench. It is on the press tight.

 

[jwv2001]

Not sure what you mean.

The shell holder has only one job, that is to extract the case from the die. The "floating" shell holder allows the case to have the ability to align itself freely with the die. No stresses on the case.

 

[misser]

with the lock&load kit I may even freeup some more space on the bench. then I would only have 6 press' on the bench.

 

[Larry Koch]

Doesnt RCBS have a life time warranty on there old Rock Chucker??

 

[jpjulian]

Doesnt RCBS have a life time warranty on there old Rock Chucker??

I would hope the new owners of RCBS (Hodgdon) will continue to honor the Lifetime Warranty.

 

[rabradshaw]

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.

I had one and it was a great press. Very sturdy & well built. I sold mine and bought a Forster Co-Ax simply for quicker die changes. No complaints with the MEC though.

 

[Prose]

only thing I wonder about is the shell holder mechanism

Works great

 

[hoz53]

with the lock&load kit I may even freeup some more space on the bench. then I would only have 6 press' on the bench.

it seems i have 7 also misser. im thinking of getting another turret. dont think its ever gonna end.

 

[alphapygmy]

To clarify my comment. It isn't the "floating" that I don't care for, it's that the press allows the shell holder to spin so easily that I've dropped cases when pulling them out of the shell holder. But I do love the press and have been glad I stumbled into an article on it.

 

[misser]

it seems i have 7 also misser. im thinking of getting another turret. dont think its ever gonna end.

guess I could say I have 8 ,was not counting the
21st Century Arbor hydraulic Presses

 

[6.5 forever]

Is it possible to have too many presses?
I think not.

Go ahead, I dare you. Pick just one...lol

 

[6.5 forever]

MEC loaders from Mayville Engineering Company are
made in USA in Mayville Wisconsin, a nice little town.

Makes it sound downright desirable!!

 

[misser]

could i get by with one ?? i have in the past . like 40+ years ago. we tend to get smarter the longer we live.
now with the quick change out dies ,like LEE or Hornady has .....I could eliminate one

 

[TTE]

I use those on my MEC. They add a little slop to the setup. I make sure to “cam over” when sizing which removes the slop. Also, removing the MEC threaded bushing is tough without the proper size wrench. It is on the press tight.

There is no 'cam over' on the MEC.

 

[hoz53]

could i get by with one ?? i have in the past . like 40+ years ago. we tend to get smarter the longer we live.
now with the quick change out dies ,like LEE or Hornady has .....I could eliminate one

my rcbs jr was the first press i had and i still have it. icould do all with it if i had to and so could you.

 

[misser]

my rcbs jr was the first press i had and i still have it. icould do all with it if i had to and so could you.

next you will be telling me i only need one gun

 

[M-61]

Doesnt RCBS have a life time warranty on there old Rock Chucker??

Why not call them? Or email.

 

[hoz53]

next you will be telling me i only need one gun

sounds good-- one gun one press- one die set-