Got my RCBS Pro2000 last night!

[Doc_Stihl]

I picked up a used RCBS 2000 last night. It's missing a few small parts, but all in all is in great shape. Came with a dozen tool heads to boot.

Anyone have any tips or tricks on this model?

I'm a long time user of the lee pro1000's and have no problems with their idiosyncracies, so I'm hoping this will be a pleasure.

I plan on loading 308, 223, 30-06, 22-250, 44 Mag, and possibly 7.62x39 down the road.

[Taylor]

I want one too! But alas,no money...jeep for sale.

[dave slavage]

doc

send them an email of what your missing ie dident come with the unit.. they will send you out the parts that your missing for free yes even though you got it used...

heres a link to down load ther manual if you dont have it
http://www.rcbs.com/downloads/instructions/Pro-2K_ProgressiveReloadingPress.pdf


i got a piggyback 3 a while back from ebite and it was missing a lot of little parts and such.. emailed them with a list of the items i needed an with a number, address to call and let me know how much its going to cost...4 days later i got an email saying they were sorry it tock them so long to reply to my email and the parts i needed were sent out 3 days ie the day after i sent them the letter they had the parts in the mail to me at no charge the funny thing is as i was reading they were knocking at my door with the parts...
i just emailed them yesterday asking for the partnumber and price for ther bent charging handle for ther presses.. i got the straight one and dont like it too much as i did my old bent one.. they just sent me an email saying they will send me one for free
all i have to say is god bless every one at Rcbs they are all ways going to get my bussness ... unlike the 3 week hassle ive been dealing with magellan over a 400 gps

Dave


rcbs.tech@ATK.COM

[Doc_Stihl]

I called them at lunch to get the parts sent out. 10 small parts, springs, primer drop tube, tool head locking pins, little stuff. Guy took my address and voila. Done. I'm pretty impressed.

[Lloyd Smale]

rcbs has a great warantee and service dept!

[Bailey Boat]

I've had a Pro 2000 since the first day they were available and love to hate the darned thing!!!!! I love to reload on it, it's almost like being on auto pilot, smooth and easy. I hate having to keep an eye on that APS devil strip. This thing runs through 25 primers so quick it ain't funny. The strip priming will take some getting used to but if you're patient and observant it's really not an issue.
The other thing I hate about it is moving it onto the bench. I don't keep anything on the benchtop unless it's in use and moving the 2000 is like lifting weights!!!!! Once bolted down the weight is appreciated and its part of what makes it so smooth.
If you need any tips or have questions feel free to PM or email me as I think I've had any and all issues possible........

[Doc_Stihl]

I don't own a boat anchor as heavy as this sunavagun. The strip primers are taking some getting used to. The previous owner of the press had it "adjusted" just right(so it wouldn't work) and I'm spending time going through it and trying to understand each element before I start pulling the handle for real. It's a nice piece of engineering. The auto indexing upgrade is probably going to be in the works soon.

[Bailey Boat]

I don't own a boat anchor as heavy as this sunavagun. The strip primers are taking some getting used to. The previous owner of the press had it "adjusted" just right(so it wouldn't work) and I'm spending time going through it and trying to understand each element before I start pulling the handle for real. It's a nice piece of engineering. The auto indexing upgrade is probably going to be in the works soon.


They are "right hefty" aren't they????? do you know if the previous owner ever did the "retrofit" to the ram head???? It came out about a year after I got mine and it solved all of the issues I had with the old head unit.
Did you get the APS strip loader??? If not it's a VERY worthwhile addition......

[Firebird]

Have had mine for years, my only problem has been short-stroking it so that they primer strip doesn't get advanced all the way to the next position, then I crank the handle again and put the primer ram right between two primers and ruin the strip. Otherwise it's a great press, APS priming is so nice it's unreal, 5 stations so I can seat and crimp in separate operations and still be able to use a Lyman "M" die to do the case neck expansion.

[dave slavage]

doc if you wanted it would cost a few $$ you can get a conversion kit to make it take the primer tubes i think the kit is like 100$ though.. what i do on my piggyback 4 same thing basicly but mine is in two parts and it connects to a rockchucker when i need to go progressive..
i reload in lots of 50... so i put two strips together and i keep the brass in lots of 50 .. that way i know when im out..
the big thing i went an done is got a powder checker die.. if you dont have one get one or a lock out die it will save your rear in the long haul...
when i first got mine i thought i needed a powder check die for each plate so i got 4 of them .. 3 of them still new in the box basicly lol

Dave

[Bailey Boat]

when i first got mine i thought i needed a powder check die for each plate so i got 4 of them .. 3 of them still new in the box basicly lol

Dave

would you consider turning one of them loose for a fantastic price?????

[Doc_Stihl]

I've got a powder lockout die, but plan on mostly loading bottleneck rifle with this setup. I'll end up doing 44 Mag and 357 at some point.

I'm pretty impressed with the strip priming. I've got the APS Strip loader, and the local stores ALWAYS have APS strips available.

[Bailey Boat]

I've got a powder lockout die, but plan on mostly loading bottleneck rifle with this setup. I'll end up doing 44 Mag and 357 at some point.

I'm pretty impressed with the strip priming. I've got the APS Strip loader, and the local stores ALWAYS have APS strips available.

Not to worry, the strips will outlive both of us!!!!

[Doc_Stihl]

Not to worry, the strips will outlive both of us!!!!

Not when you feed em backwards due to ignorance and crunch em. :twisted:

That being said, I have another 30 or so empty and the loader tool. That silly thing had me swearing twice. Once cause I couldn't figure it out, then again when I did and couldn't believe how simple it was.

The press is loaded up with dies, adjusted and ready to go, now I just need to move the new big bench down to the basement and it'll be ready. I've held off temptation of bolting it up to the old bench in order to prompt the new one actually being put in.

[mtgrs737]

I called them at lunch to get the parts sent out. 10 small parts, springs, primer drop tube, tool head locking pins, little stuff. Guy took my address and voila. Done. I'm pretty impressed.

I have had a similar experiance with RCBS and Dillon for that matter too. Great companies that know how to take care of a customer and ensure that he considers their product when he is ready for the next purchase!

[mroliver77]

I have had an RCBS press for 25 years. I have never had occasion to use warrenty on any of their tools. I bought a second green press to add to my collection. I have 2 Dillon Sqaure Deals, 2 550's, 2 RCBS single, a Lee Pro 1000 and a Lyman turret press. They all do their job.
Jay

[Doc_Stihl]

I hear ya there mroliver. I've had an RCBS press for atleast a dozen years, just never had the occasion to need to test a warranty.

[Bailey Boat]

None of my presses have ever been sent back, but it's the "little things". Last time it was the locking collar on my bullet puller, first hit on the wrong end and it went into 2 pieces, one of which smacked me squarely on the nose and drew blood (my fault) before that it was a cracked powder tube on my Little Dandy powder measure (my fault) and then there was the broken de-cap pins (my fault) and the bent primer tube for my Rock Chucker (my fault) Are you beginning to see a trend here?????? It's not THEIR products, it's the loose NUT behind the handle!!!!!

[quasi]

I had a Dillon 550 and a RCBS 2000 at the same time. After a few months of comparrisons, I sold the 550. Here are some side by side comparisons.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/buckbrush1961/a3.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/buckbrush1961/a2.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/buckbrush1961/a1.jpg

The RCBS is much bigger, and made of iron instead of aluminum. It has a better primer system, and a much cleaner depriming system. It also has 5 stations. It is not as well finished (paint and castings are better quality finish on the Dillon).

[mikemyers]

I had a Dillon 550 and a RCBS 2000 at the same time. After a few months of comparrisons, I sold the 550. Here are some side by side comparisons.
This thread is ten years old, so I'm not sure you're still here, but if so, can you please re-post the images, or send them to me and I'll post them for you? Thanks!!

[Taterhead]

Wow. I was rearing up to post some tips and input about the trusty Pro 2000, but realized that this sucker was an oldie. I can post pics of the Pro 2000 If there is any interest. Certainly some distinctive features, but alas, a press of the past.