Scout21
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I've slowly been accumulating reloading gear and components over the past year or so. I jumped right into the deep end by starting out on a buddy's Dillon XL750, bought the same model for myself because of my familiarity with it, and promptly sold it to a family member at cost after realizing I didn't need something so industrial.
I just ordered a used RCBS Partner press with various extras at what I consider an absolutely phenomenal price. I'm curious how everyone feels about the Partner. Is it a decent press? I hear that RCBS has an amazing reputation, so I'm not too concerned about its build quality. I purchased it online so I don't have it in hand to judge for myself.
Surprisingly, info is limited on this model. I assume people go straight to the cast iron Rock Chucker and forgo this aluminum press and it therefore doesn't get much attention. I've only found a half dozen threads on it as well as a couple YouTube videos.
I'd like to load .308, .30 carbine, and .223 on it, which I'm sure it will handle just fine. I'll be sharing it with a family member who would like to load 7mm Remington Magnum and also reform .223 brass to .300 Blackout. This concerns me a bit as some people seem to recommend against resizing magnum cartridges and reforming brass on a Partner. I assume this is due to its aluminum construction. Should I anticipate issues?
Apparently the primer catching tray absolutely sucks on this model. Are there any other quirks I should know about this press?
Thanks for the help, guys!
I just ordered a used RCBS Partner press with various extras at what I consider an absolutely phenomenal price. I'm curious how everyone feels about the Partner. Is it a decent press? I hear that RCBS has an amazing reputation, so I'm not too concerned about its build quality. I purchased it online so I don't have it in hand to judge for myself.
Surprisingly, info is limited on this model. I assume people go straight to the cast iron Rock Chucker and forgo this aluminum press and it therefore doesn't get much attention. I've only found a half dozen threads on it as well as a couple YouTube videos.
I'd like to load .308, .30 carbine, and .223 on it, which I'm sure it will handle just fine. I'll be sharing it with a family member who would like to load 7mm Remington Magnum and also reform .223 brass to .300 Blackout. This concerns me a bit as some people seem to recommend against resizing magnum cartridges and reforming brass on a Partner. I assume this is due to its aluminum construction. Should I anticipate issues?
Apparently the primer catching tray absolutely sucks on this model. Are there any other quirks I should know about this press?
Thanks for the help, guys!