RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme or Reloader Special 5

[Mike in Oregon]

My first thought was to run both. Now I'm posting to gather info on your thoughts on whether or not I need both. I'm wondering if I really need the Rock Chucker? I will be loading for the following cartridges: 17FB, 20VT, 20SCC, 20P, 204, 223, 22-250, 22CM, 6CM, 243 and 6.5CM.

 

[Big Mc]

My first thought was to run both. Now I'm posting to gather info on your thoughts on whether or not I need both. I'm wondering if I really need the Rock Chucker? I will be loading for the following cartridges: 17FB, 20VT, 20SCC, 20P, 204, 223, 22-250, 22CM, 6CM, 243 and 6.5CM.

Go with the RCBS unit.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

Go with the RCBS unit.

There both RCBS.

 

[rjtfroggy]

I use a rock chucker and a Hood, both mounted and used for different operations.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

I use a rock chucker and a Hood, both mounted and used for different operations.

Hood?

 

[joshb]

Rockchucker! I’ve used mine for 50 years and it’s still going strong! I did buy a newer one just for the ball handle upgrade, which is so much easier on my hand.
I also bought and tried a Rebel for pistol and wound up back with the Rockchucker.
It will handle everything you listed. The heft and leverage are better than the Special 5, which I also had. I gave away either the rebel or the 5 to a new reloader. I can’t remember which. The other is in a drawer as an emergency back up.

 

[demarpaint]

I'd go with the Rock Chucker Supreme.

 

[joshb]

Hood?

The Hood press is kind of a specialty press that’s more expensive. It’s more portable for loading at the range.

 

[AzMedic]

Rock Chucker --- loading 35 years without issues --- I did get the elevated mount and roller handle from InLine Fabrication

 

[Big Mc]

There both RCBS.

Damn i knew that. Tommy Mc

 

[Mike in Oregon]

Damn i knew that. Tommy Mc

I know you did!

 

[joshb]

Damn i knew that. Tommy Mc

You’re only in trouble when you forget your wife’s name. Then it’s off to the padded room.

 

[Mike in Oregon]

You’re only in trouble when you forget your wife’s name. Then it’s off to the padded room.

And birthday

 

[Mike in Oregon]

I see all are in favor of the RC. Keep in mind the cartridges I'll be loading for. I thought some would steer me to the RS5 due to not needing all that muscle?

Keep it coming.........

 

[joshb]

You’re going to need all the power the Rockchucker has to load the mighty Creedmore!!

 

[Semaje61]

I have been using a Rockchucker since 1980, still have no complaints. YMMV

 

[nmkid]

If that is the type of press you are looking for...get the RC. You will probably never need anymore.

 

[TheCZKid]

I'd say the RC, but I like the Forster even more. If you want the Special 5 right now Natchez has it for $99

Natchez

www.natchezss.com

 

[6MMsteve]

I love My Rock Chucker it's smooth as silk and tight.. bought it used off fleabay paid more for shipping than the press cost but I got lucky and it's a gem

 

[hoz53]

My first thought was to run both. Now I'm posting to gather info on your thoughts on whether or not I need both. I'm wondering if I really need the Rock Chucker? I will be loading for the following cartridges: 17FB, 20VT, 20SCC, 20P, 204, 223, 22-250, 22CM, 6CM, 243 and 6.5CM.

ive had an rcbs JR since 1973.- my first and only press for some years —-dont use it much anymore but its functional. of the two get a rockchucker— beefier and will hold upbetter. if you load bigger cartridges down the road youllbe glad you got it. but have you thought about a coax? i wouldnt buy one of them as my only press but i use one for my rifle accuracy loads. ive got 6 or so single stage presses and use the coax for most loading i do now. would work good for the cartridges you list and a person gets addicted to the slide out die feature.