RCBS Summit press...

[Rick Courtright]

Hi,

Dunno how long this one's been out: my brother in law just told me about it yesterday.

http://www.rcbs.com/whatsnew/#newproducts

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2013/01/new-rcbs-summit-single-stage-press/

Although they make it sound like a brand new idea, I have an RCBS shotshell deprimer/sizer that works on the same principle, though it's a much lighter duty tool, and dates probably to the '60s. I've often wondered if it could be adapted to use as a press, and I guess RCBS' engineers heard my thoughts? They make a big deal out of the "Made in USA" label, too--maybe they heard folks' thoughts about that "Made in China" stuff? (Hope so!)

Anyway, has anyone seen one of these in person, and hopefully had a chance to try it? Thoughts?

Rick C

 

[gmartinnc]

If it gets any loosness in the part that slides up and down, the dies will not be held at a perfect 90 degree angle to the base. I just don't see one coming to my bench.

 

[No-1]

There was a video showing it in use. Didn't look that comfortable having to reach above sholder height then pull the handle to waist level each time. Also no priming ability.

 

[mattsbox99]

If it gets any loosness in the part that slides up and down, the dies will not be held at a perfect 90 degree angle to the base. I just don't see one coming to my bench.

Its built just like the Forster CoAx, so I doubt that will ever be an issue. I like the space saving design of it.

Rick, I don't think it is due to be released until July. MidwayUSA has it on their page for delivery around there.

 

[gmartinnc]

I just watched two videos about this press and in the one from the Shot Show, the guy mentioned cartridge alignment. He said that wouldn't be a problem if something was "set properly"? In the other video a grease fitting on the sliding part is shown. I stand by my original statement "If it gets any looseness in the part that slides up and down, the dies will not be held at a perfect 90 degree angle to the base" and I think the mention of this unknown adjustment and a grease fitting to help with wear on the press, confirms that statement. BTW, who wants a grease gun on their loading bench? A Rockchucker operates in a straight line so there is no need for any adjustment to watch out for, and no grease gun is required. Sure the open front is different and cool, but I have no problem with the design of a Rockchucker and it can be used comfortably sitting in a chair without reaching way over my head.

 

[mattsbox99]

Well, I guess this press isn't for you.

 

[Rick Courtright]

Hi,

Since seeing the picture of this press, something's been bugging me: "You've seen this before."

Found it! Looks a bit like an old Hollywood press, which were behemoths back in the day. Different handle arrangement looks more convenient on the old unit, too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261206815632&item=261206815632&vectorid=229466

Rick C

 

[gmartinnc]

It would work ok as long as you keep an eye on the "setting " mentioned in the video, and keep it greased. Other than some of the scales made in Mexico, I've never known RCBS to sell junk. And reaching overhead for the handle would be good for the arthritis in my shoulder. Who knows, I may get one myself.

 

[snappy]

Good recall on the Hollywood.

The Summit does look user friendly with that open front design.

I grease the ram on my Redding too.

 

[6gun]

Interesting looking press I would like to try one and see how it works, I like the primer catcher, but don't like the idea of having to change handles from long to short.

 

[Rick Courtright]

Interesting looking press I would like to try one and see how it works, I like the primer catcher, but don't like the idea of having to change handles from long to short.

Hi,

One could always just "choke up" on the standard handle: I think it was the SHOT Show video that showed the operator doing just that. I've done that w/ a couple of presses over the years and guess I've never really thought about it...

However, since Forster introduced a "shorty" handle for their Co-Ax a few years ago, it seems the idea of a shorter, or adjustable (Lee's newer offerings) handle has caught on.

Rick C

 

[6gun]

Interesting looking press I would like to try one and see how it works, I like the primer catcher, but don't like the idea of having to change handles from long to short.

Hi,

One could always just "choke up" on the standard handle: I think it was the SHOT Show video that showed the operator doing just that. I've done that w/ a couple of presses over the years and guess I've never really thought about it...

However, since Forster introduced a "shorty" handle for their Co-Ax a few years ago, it seems the idea of a shorter, or adjustable (Lee's newer offerings) handle has caught on.

Rick C

I think they need to make the handle able to slide down on the press in a shorter position without removing the handle, looks like there is room to do that and not get in the way of operation, I also like the idea of the die moving down over the brass thats a nice feature.

 

[kelbro]

I'm going to get one when my Rockchucker wears out

 

[Rick Courtright]

I'm going to get one when my Rockchucker wears out

Hi,

Hope you've got lots of components stockpiled, cuz you should be working at that project even as we speak! And THAT'S if you're a lot younger than some of us...

Rick C