No movement here either. I have #24 RWB.
Take care
r1kk1
No movement here either. I have #24 RWB.
Take care
r1kk1
I was thinking about a press for 300 Win Mag and this sounds like a perfect press. I have a bad feeling that I am going to have too many presses very soon.
"Never argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." Mark Twain
Anyone know if the Dillon 1200 case trimmer will fit on the Summit?
Ah, just looked at a video -- no way the Dillon trimmer will work on it, too bad.
Last edited by ph4570; 05-14-2014 at 04:47 PM.
ph4570
So I couldn't resist any longer. Cabelas dropped the price and with rebates, coupons, etc, I got out the door on a RWB version for under $170. Now I have to wait for the brown truck...
Most people would sooner die than think, in fact, they do so. -B. Russell
In the little bit I've used my Summit (RWB #87) I have quickly found that it's not a good primary press. An RCBS bullet puller won't work in it nor will any accessory that has a handle that rotates at the top. I still like it, though. I'm kind of easing into full production with it because I want to be able to switch LnL equipped dies between it and the RC; just have had other things to do but it won't be much longer before the adjustment is machined.
David
Last edited by David2011; 07-02-2014 at 04:49 PM. Reason: Added photo
Sometimes life taps you on the shoulder and reminds you it's a one way street. Jim Morris
I noticed that RCBS has released fittings to turn this press into an arbor press.
http://www.rcbs.com/whatsnew/#newproducts
Scroll down.
My press was machined from Unicorn horn. It is magical and loads everything I need to single stage load. It's so smooth and amazing.
Mine was cast from pixy dust and does the loading for me
Hmmm. Careful, someone may question the "manliness" of the Summit; Unicorns and Pixie dust?
My Anchor is holding fast!
I bought a red, white and blue Summit (number 0209)at Green Top in Richmond a couple of weeks ago. After playing with a mounted display model for a good bit, I found it impossible to resist in spite of several less than favorable comments on this site. Several things about it appealed to me even though I certainly didn't need it-I have thirteen other presses. I mounted it on an RCBS base plate I had handy-found the linkage to be adjusted correctly, and the ram properly lubricated. I did tighten the screws that ride in the groove on the rear of the ram. I loaded some 222's with Federal match brass and Berger bullets. I used Redding S sizer and Competition dies and the short handle. Checked runout using a Sinclair tool-much to my surprise I found it quite similar to those loaded on my Co-Ax using same lot of cases and same dies. I have no complaints and will be using it a good bit.
Just got an email from midway. Red, white and blue Summits are on sale for $189.
RWB 0329 arrived last night, and I got it bolted down today to do a quick test. Everything on it is right and tight. I put the handle on the left side, which leaves my right hand free to move cases. It also gives my overused right arm (Dillon 550 workout) a break. It feels somewhat like running a Co-ax, except that there is a lot of space around the shell holder.
I really didn't need it, but I'm glad I bought it. I don't think it will completely oust my Co-ax, but it's the first press that's been a threat to it.
Most people would sooner die than think, in fact, they do so. -B. Russell
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |