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Bought this sight unseen.
Was wondering which model rock chucker this is.? I know it is a rock chucker says RC on the side but it has a smooth finish and it it has a regular handle and clipped pins. Made in 81. Has A 10 on the RCBS side. I am not sure if it has been repainted. It is in very good condition. It is tight. I know you guys know much more than me about this things. I just know how to use them.
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If memory works correctly I think A12 is the highest casting number I have seen on the first model RC. Your paint looks correct. Clean as it is you made a great catch.
Ken
Nice press I suggest you try a die slowly as bent a few de-cap rods when switching over to mine
Rock Chuckers are a special press, I learned to load on one back in 68.
Never have owned one, go figure that one out, but always look at one fondly when pictures are posted or I see one for sale at a Gun Show.
Yours is pretty clean wondering if it ever got used?
HM
Looks beautiful, not even any marks from mounting. Clean as a pin. Enjoy! Mine is old and shows its age but is still going strong. Casting number is A7. The adapter boss was painted on mine with the factory paint so I can't see the date.
HeavyMetal, give yourself a treat! It getting to be that time of year.
Need is the driving force here, LOL!
I have Two Dillon 450B'S, TWO CH Auto Champions, Three Lee Pro 1000's, A lee Classic Cast, a Lee Classic Cast Turret ,Three Ponsness Warren 600's, Two Star lube sizer's, assorted casting equipment, a recent purchase of a Magma Case Master Jr. and a Girl Friend in a Two bedroom apartment.
At least I managed to give the small dog back to the youngest daughter, LOL!
So adding a Rock Chucker is a little low on the list of to do's / wants, but some day it may happen.
HM
That is a beauty! Mine was new in 76 or 77. Cast# A3. Mine is the same color but has the crinkle finish. Mine is still used to load all the rifle loads I use. And in truth is all one really needs for any reloading (Except for some of the really big cases, like 50BMG). Back when I had more time than money, I loaded thousands of 06 match loads and hunting loads and thousands of 223 pasture poodle loads, as well as match loads on that machine. My pistol loads were done on a Spartan and later a Spar-t. Many 10s of thousands. That was back when progressives were just becoming affordable to the masses. Still use those presses also. You found a real piece of art and craftmanship!!!
Thats a nice press. You will enjoy using it. Congratulations on the purchase.
I have a 1971 RC with the wrinkle paint. Casting number is A1.
Mine has "RC 11", which means RC2?
Jim
Mine doesn't even have a number on it. I don't know what that means...
It does have a Patent number on the side...
I do know it has been very good to me and Gawd only knows how many rounds it's loaded!!!...
You'll very likely enjoy yours...
Good-luck...BCB
Good buy there....she looks brand new!
Great find! If you call RCBS and tell them what you have, they will send you an updated handle. Tell them is has the straight handle. I believe it's a pre 1985 or so. The updated handle has a ball and is much easier on the hand while using the press. They will send you one at no charge!
Congrats, is that a Champion mounted next to it on the left?
RJ, I appreciate the heads up and I will look into it, Thanks.
Flashhole, Yes it is a Heavyweight Champion. It is my favorite.
Best thing is that you can't wear these out. Midway has a lnl die bushings set on sale for 9.99. That conversion makes swapping out dies faster.
My curiosity got me so I had to look, my RC casting # is A1 and that is upside down. Great press. RCBS even sent me a new ram for it. They machined it on their CNC equipment. Lady at RCBS asked me to be patient and they would put it in the schedule. I was amazed when it was delivered for free. Thats service.