I had a few bucks in Bass Pro gift certificates and decided it was time to get a mounted press. So, I did! The little guy works great and is at least 2x as fast as my Lee "nutcracker" press I've been using up until now. I de-caped/sized all the brass on the desk in what felt like no time. I had to mount the press on a 2x4 and counter sink the underside for the nuts and washers then clamp the 2x4 to the desk. It works pretty good but do I believe I have reached the limit of my Wally-World computer desk. Sizing/de-capping is the hardest part and it did it ok. I don't think I could turn .30-06 into .308 with this setup, but my .45LC will be fine. Maybe now I will get some more reloading done so I can get some more shooting done. I'm pretty happy with it.
OT- RCBS Partner Press
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Re: OT- RCBS Partner Press
Good set-up. If you put a dab of case lube on one out of every 5 or 6 cases, even with carbide dies, sizing/decapping goes a lot easier. I've been using Mink Oil Boot Dressing for my bottle necked cases and it's always around so I just put a little dab on a case once in a while when I'm reloading my .44 Magmuns.
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Re: OT- RCBS Partner Press
That Partner press is a good setup. It's what I have for my bench-mounted press and has been flawless since I've had it. I don't know for sure as I don't keep track, but I've probably re-loaded over 7000 rounds with it.
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Re: OT- RCBS Partner Press
That little press will work just fine for that with a good, slolid, sturdy, mount. RCBS sells a metal mounting block (see my picture) for their products. Mount that plate to a sturdy surface and then the press to the metal block and you're good to go.Andrew wrote:I don't think I could turn .30-06 into .308 with this setup,
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ ... hasJS=true
You can mount many different RCBS accessories to the plate as well as other manufactures accessories too.
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Andrew,
Turn that 2x4 crosswise and get you a couple big C-clamps. Then clamp it to the kitchen table. Won't hurt nothing and you'll have a bit more leverage. Or if the kitchen table is square use the 2x4 as is and C-clamp it on the side. That will give you a lot more stability.
Of course if you're married you might wanna wait till SWMBO is out of the house.
Joe
Turn that 2x4 crosswise and get you a couple big C-clamps. Then clamp it to the kitchen table. Won't hurt nothing and you'll have a bit more leverage. Or if the kitchen table is square use the 2x4 as is and C-clamp it on the side. That will give you a lot more stability.
Of course if you're married you might wanna wait till SWMBO is out of the house.
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Re: OT- RCBS Partner Press
I used a Partner press with similar setup for 20 years.
You made a good purchase. not much you can't do with a Partner Press.
You made a good purchase. not much you can't do with a Partner Press.
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