Pacific Super Mag Press

[abunaitoo]

We had our twice a year Gunshow this weekend.
Didn't sell much, but I did find this press.
Friend came to help me on Sunday. So I took a break, and walked around.
Saw it under the side of a table.
Asked the guy how much and got it for $50.
I think I got a good deal. Never seen one before.
Missing some parts, but looks in good condition.
Anyone know where I can get the missing center ram part???
Can I replace it with a solid one like the other two?????

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[EDG]

You might compare the rams to a common C press ram like a RCBS JR or a Pacific C press.

[TNsailorman]

I remember those presses and the double ram Herter's also. I wanted one but did not have the money to spare at the time. They are not exactly rare but you don't see them for sale very often.

[AbitNutz]

I have one and paid a lot more than $50 to get it. Right now I use it to size bullets 3 at a time, coated bullets. You can reverse the ram on that press. So I mounted it upside down and you still push down on the lever to run the rams...eventhough it's upside down. How cool is that?

[.50bmg]

Here’s a nice example of that press.

[abunaitoo]

I have a Pacific "C" press that I changed the ram to a universal.
I'll see if they are the same.
I collect tools like some people collect shoes.
Might be some kind of sickness.

[Pressman]

The center ram should be a standard ram. CH4D would have replacements.
Can you post a picture of the current center ram?

[abunaitoo]

I'll post when I take it out.
It's shorter with a threaded hole.
I'm thinking some kind of accessories, other than a shell holder, can be fitted into it.

[EDG]

With the link bars tied to the top near the die holes that frame is under very little load when forming or sizing cases. The center ram would be good for heavy duty use.

[abunaitoo]

I found a web site with information about this press. Now it's gone.
I just found it a few days ago.
Anyone have a site I can go to????

[maxreloader]

[QUOTE=.50bmg;4324467]Here’s a nice example of that press.



I thought posting ebay links was not allowed?

Max, you are correct. Thanks for pointing that out.

[44Vaquero]

Yes! You did get a good deal! I paid a little more for mine! It's a great old school press to work with!!!

[abunaitoo]

Question to anyone else who has one of these.
I know one of the rams has the slot for the primer arm.
Are the other two rams the same????
I kind of remember reading, in the now gone web site, that one of the rams has a hole in it for spent primers to go through.

[EDG]

You can search the net for other photos.
The 2 photos that I found both show that only the right side ram is slotted for the priming arm.

[LUBEDUDE]

Here’s mine, hope it helps.

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[abunaitoo]

Great picture. Just what I needed to know.
Two of the rams have no hole in them.
Thank you

[44Vaquero]

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Here is mine! hope it helps!

[abunaitoo]

I dug out the Pacific "C" press to see if the ram would fit.
As soon as I saw it, I knew it wouldn't work.
Took it apart to post some pictures of the rams.
Diameter is the same.
Looks like the owner cut the ram for some reason.
It's taped 1/2-20 thread.
Anyone have any ideas on a replacement????
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[CGT80]

1/2" x 20 is the thread size for an rcbs H style shell holder, from what I recall. I used one in the automated boolit sizing machine that I built a few months ago.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1013032610/rcbs-h-press-shellholder-adapter

Maybe you could thread one into that ram and have it work out. It wouldn't be a major deal to cut it shorter and re thread the hole if needed.

The other option is to make a new section to thread in, with the top machined to match the original, or to make a new ram. I could always ask my brother if he can cnc machine something like that with his tormach 1100. He would probably like the experience as he is new to cnc machining.

What is the diameter of the ram, in thousandths of and inch?

[abunaitoo]

That might a plan.
I'll get the measurement and get back to you.
I could probably make an extension from the short ram, but I'd rather have it in one piece.

[abunaitoo]

Shaft is .810 di.
Let me know if he can do it and what it's cost.
Then I can decide what I want to do,
Thanks

[abunaitoo]

I wonder why the guy cut the ram????

[gwpercle]

I dug out the Pacific "C" press to see if the ram would fit.
As soon as I saw it, I knew it wouldn't work.
Took it apart to post some pictures of the rams.
Diameter is the same.
Looks like the owner cut the ram for some reason.
It's taped 1/2-20 thread.
Anyone have any ideas on a replacement????
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Try CH4D...it's a long shot but you never know what Dave might have squirreled away. Best thing is to call and talk to him or wife Dawna ...they just might have something .
Gary

[iShoot17]

I came across this thread shortly after it started and no idea about the Super Mag. A couple days later I happened into one from a gentleman getting out of reloading! It needs a little cleaning up, but should be a great press to use (based one the things I have read) if I ever get it mounted! I found it interesting that set screws are used to hold the shell holders. They don’t budge at all once the screws are set.

[abunaitoo]

Emailed Dave. He makes the rams only when his stock is low. Not worth it to set=up just for one ram. Makes sense.

[EDG]

13/16" diameter ground stock is .8125 which should fit the bore of that press. The rest of the machine work is easy.

[Jack Stanley]

Looking at the linkage casting , it looks as though you can change the length of stroke as well ??

Jack

[Pressman]

Jack, you cannot change the length of the stroke, but you can reverse the handle to up stroke or down stroke operation. For what it's worth the two I have are both set for upstroke, lift the handle to raise the rams.
Ken

[Jack Stanley]

OK , thanks . I was thinking it might be for swaging .

Jack

[CGT80]

Shaft is .810 di.
Let me know if he can do it and what it's cost.
Then I can decide what I want to do,
Thanks

I have a shaft sitting on my bench right now that is 0.812" diameter and exactly 8" long. It very close to yours but would need a little machining on the bottom end to match yours.

0.812" seems to be a common diameter for reloading presses, are you sure yours is exactly 0.810? Would the bore accept 0.812" instead? My lathe sucks and my brother doesn't have the lathe portion for his mill, yet.

Let me know what you find on the bore and shaft diameters.

Since I sometimes don't come to this forum on a regular basis, I will send you a message with my email address.

[abunaitoo]

Sounds like a plan.
I'll measure it again and send through email.
Thanks.