RCBS Rebel?

[demarpaint1]

I was looking at the RCBS site and noticed they're not showing the Rebel press. Did they discontinue it? Google search shows nothing. I figured I'd ask here before emailing them.

 

[SeabeeKen]

RCBS REBEL SINGLE STAGE PRESS - Graf & Sons

The RCBS Rebel Press is the next evolution in single stage press technology. Machined from tough-as-nails cast iron this press will not let you down. Heavy Duty Cast Iron Frame (22% heavier than the Rock Chucker Supreme) Wide Base for Extra Stability Tallest Opening of Any RCBS Single Stage...

www.grafs.com

RCBS Rebel Single Stage Reloading Press

The RCBS Rebel Press is the next evolution in single stage press technology. Machined from tough-as-nails cast iron this press will not let you...

www.midwayusa.com

Midway says discontinued

 

[DDRanch]

From RCBS web site still be sold in a reloading kit?

Rebel Master Reloading Kit | Rebel Press, Uniflow‑III Powder Measure & 1,500‑Grain Scale + Essential Tools - RCBS

shop.rcbs.com

 

[Fuj]

RCBS came out with a new press not long ago. Seems to be a heavier
version of the Partner press with the dual steel linkages. RCBS is famous
for changing things up. The Rebel has not been on the market very long,
and was a beefier press then the RC-4 Supreme. Still using my original
Rock Chucker.

 

[Shooter13]

Love my Rebel! Set it up with the Hornady Lock and Load and I'm good to go change calibers in just a minute

 

[demarpaint1]

Love my Rebel! Set it up with the Hornady Lock and Load and I'm good to go change calibers in just a minute

I love mine too. Trying to figure why they discontinued it.

 

[Fuj]

With the Rebel not shown in the line up, the RS-5 may be it's marketing
replacement. Retains the steel toggles, but if I read it right, frame is cast
aluminum.

 

[Stugots]

With the Rebel not shown in the line up, the RS-5 may be it's marketing
replacement. Retains the steel toggles, but if I read it right, frame is cast
aluminum.

Hard pass...

 

[demarpaint1]

With the Rebel not shown in the line up, the RS-5 may be it's marketing
replacement. Retains the steel toggles, but if I read it right, frame is cast
aluminum.

That's a far cry from the Rebel. I'm glad I bought mine when I did.

 

[SeabeeKen]

My original RC was bought in 1974. My son is still using it. It is as tight as it was new. Once or twice a year it was taken apart and cleaned and lubed. It's a tank

 

[The German]

Even though I got a Rebel, I still use my RC IV for all single stage reloading. It does all I need to do, is as sturdy as I need it and takes less space than the Rebel. If they don't sell it anymore, I don't think that it leaves an unfilled gap...

 

[demarpaint1]

My original RC was bought in 1974. My son is still using it. It is as tight as it was new. Once or twice a year it was taken apart and cleaned and lubed. It's a tank

I use mine for de-capping and then installing the new primers. I got a great deal on a NIB Rebel about two years ago I use that for sizing and seating bullets.

 

[Murray Brook]

With the Rebel not shown in the line up, the RS-5 may be it's marketing
replacement. Retains the steel toggles, but if I read it right, frame is cast
aluminum.

With the press body being aluminum would this make the press weaker or just lighter in your opinion.

 

[Fuj]

With the press body being aluminum would this make the press weaker or just lighter in your opinion.

Depends on the alloy. Aluminum, especially 7075 has a better strength to
weight ratio. if I knew it was forged, I'd might pick one up for the simple
work. if cast ?? As mentioned above, hard pass......As it is, if i want a Rebel,
I'll find one on Flea Bay. I do have An RC-4 Supreme that I may sooner then
later replace the cast toggle bars, with steel. Someone on here not long ago
busted one, but i think he was making bullets.

 

[Bronsin]

That sucks. Guess I will have to buy the one I saw at the LGS for a backup.

 

[SeabeeKen]

I've seen pictures of the Lee aluminum presses broken. I wouldn't touch an aluminum press. RCBS says that it didnt make sense from a business point of view to offer 2 presses so similar, referring to RC and Rebel and wanted to drop one. Purely a business move.
Very happy with my Redding Big Boss 2.

 

[209jones]

Seems to me the logical move would be to keep the Rebel, add on press priming to it and sell it as an upgraded Rockchucker. Alum O frames are OK as long as you aren't doing serious leverage sizing on them, bullets and etc, perfectly good for plenty of people's apps.

 

[demarpaint1]

Seems to me the logical move would be to keep the Rebel, add on press priming to it and sell it as an upgraded Rockchucker. Alum O frames are OK as long as you aren't doing serious leverage sizing on them, bullets and etc, perfectly good for plenty of people's apps.

A good idea, or just drop the Rock Chucker Supreme and keep the Rebel as is.

 

[Fuj]

A good idea, or just drop the Rock Chucker Supreme and keep the Rebel as is.

That's about what i would have done. The RC-4 Supreme gives more open
height over the original Chucker. The Rebel, even more with a bit more
press mass. Drop the Supreme, and rename the Rebel to say maybe RC-5.
Keep the lineage going in that respect.