What RCBS Press is this?

[Twmaster]

A buddy of mine has this older RCBS press. I made a primer catcher for it but would like to identify the press.

The rear upright is marked as follows: - RC -

The paint is not the original color. It has the 'bike handle' style lever top.

Thank you.

[onelight]

I may not remember correctly but I think the RC = rock chucker , one of the rock chucker variations.

[Twmaster]

I guess I should have been more clear. Yes, we know it's a Rock Chucker. Which version? Thanks so far.

[onelight]

I guess I should have been more clear. Yes, we know it's a Rock Chucker. Which version? Thanks so far.

I think some of the rcbs presses have a date stamp under the die 7/8 x 14 die adapter screw in dodad
, I can’t remember what it’s called.

[Winger Ed.]

That's got to be a Rockchucker.
It looks exactly like one I had years ago.
There's also a 'junior' model, but it looks lighter, and not as 'stout', for lack of a better word, than yours.

[red67]

It's the Rock Chucker #1.

The Rock Chucker #2 was marked RC-2, and had a ball handle instead of the bicycle handle.

[Walks]

It looks better then RockChucker I bought in 1975.

[Mytmousemalibu]

I love those old presses, thats a clean one.

Anyone know where to get a proper "bike handle" grip?
I have a wonderful original condition Lyman that just lacks the grip. It might need the primer tube assembly too but im not that concerned with that part.

[Taterhead]

Rock Chucker 1.As stated above, the date of mg will likely be found by removing the threaded bushing. Should be stamped on the top of the frame.

[Markopolo]

I think some of the rcbs presses have a date stamp under the die 7/8 x 14 die adapter screw in dodad
, I can’t remember what it’s called.

It’s called a bushing... lol

[762 shooter]

The date as described above. The lower linkage is an indicator also. Earlier RC 1's used a bolt and nut to secure the handle linkage. Later used pin and clips. Earlier RC's had a "crinkle" finish with a lighter green color. Later had "hammer tone" finish and darker green.

My 1969 RC has crinkle and bolt/nut. I think the RC's came out in 1966 after they stopped the "A" model machined steel presses.

762

[onelight]

It’s called a bushing... lol

Thanks you saved me from a senior moment.

[Twmaster]

Thank you all for the info. My buddy will also be pleased to know this info too.

[gwpercle]

How many rocks would a rockchuck chuck if a rockchuck could chuck rocks ?

You don't have to be clinically insane to post here but it helps... not much going on at the asylum today.
Why is the press called a rockchuck ?

[Divedigger]

Because thats what people that got into reloading were shooting ?

[Winger Ed.]

Why is the press called a rockchuck ?

Dog gone it. I used to know that, now I'll have to look it up.

The 'chuck' part has to do with woodchucks. Its some critter that lives up there in the
unexplored regions of North America that down here, we refer to as 'Not Texas'.

[L Erie Caster]

A Rockchuck is an animal similar to a woodchuck that is found in the Rocky Mountains. It was the favorite target of the founder of RCBS. That is what I understand anyway.

[skeettx]

What is the year of manufacture stamped near the 7/8x14 bushing?

[762 shooter]

Rock chuck bullet swage.
RCBS

762

[Blindshooter]

Mine is marked like that, light green crinkle finish with the pins and clips instead of bolts. Got it in the 70's used. I replaced the bicycle grip handle with the longer ball handle from a ammo master. Love that press and have full intentions of passing it on to a nephew after I bite the dust.