"Ram Chucker" an RCBS Rock Chucker Reloading Press runs on Air

[John Taylor]

While air is a bit quieter than hydraulic, I would go with the hydraulic. Works very well on 50 BMG with a constant speed where air can be a bit jumpy when things aren't moving smoothly, as when going over the expander plug.

[Dragonheart]

While air is a bit quieter than hydraulic, I would go with the hydraulic. Works very well on 50 BMG with a constant speed where air can be a bit jumpy when things aren't moving smoothly, as when going over the expander plug.

One big benefit with air cylinders is the price of the cylinders and the hardware to make them operational. I recently bought a lot of 9 new air cylinders for $83 off Ebay. They are new old stock being cleared out for new inventory. One of those cylinders has a $300 list price. As far as what I do with them, they will be for future projects, but one is already in place on "Ram Checker," he is Ram Chuckers little brother that will be making 30 cal. gas checks. Actually, Ram Checker is operational now, I just need to work out a good way to feed the aluminium ribbon through and try to eliminate as much waste as possible.