Need to find an RCBS "Expert"

[Chris54326]

I've got a Rock Chucker. It's an old one. I need to know exactly what model Rock Chucker this is. Is there anyone here familiar enough with RCBS who could tell me, without a doubt, which model I have?







Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Jim Watson]

The year model of mine is stamped on the die bushing or beside the bushing, I don't recall which without going to the shop and looking.

 

[edwardware]

"RC" - Rock Chucker. AFAIK they don't demark sub-models, but they did stamp Year on the top next to the die thread/bushing (if so equipped).

 

[Chris54326]

No date on the die bushing on mine.

 

[docv]

A-1 Model? There might be a date stamp on the top.

 

[Chris54326]

Nope.

 

[243winxb]

https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/dating-rcbs-press-models-rc-jr-and-rs.263535/


RCBS, Inc. was founded by Fred Huntington in 1943 in Oroville, California and later became one of the world's largest manufacturers of reloading equipment.

 

[falmike]

Probably original model. Where yours says “RC” mine says “RCII”

Here is there contact site: http://rcbs.com/Help/Customer-Service.aspx

Top notch customer service!

 

[Chris54326]

Well, I was incorrect.............and you guys were correct. There WAS something stamped on top. I can't tell for sure if it's "7A" or "74".

I contacted RCBS customer service a couple of days ago and haven't heard back from them.............which is why I asked here on the forum. Any way, I'm thinking it's an original Rock Chucker because falmike is correct, the Rock Chucker II is marked RCII.........which mine isn't.

 

[Wildbillz]

Mine is marked is marked -RC- , with a 77 stamped on top. I believe its a Rock Chucker from 1977.

WB

 

[blue32]

Not to derail but if you get a contact for them let me know. I'm not getting any response from their website query page.

 

[Tony k]

Not to derail but if you get a contact for them let me know. I'm not getting any response from their website query page.

Not to further detail, but I tried to email them in January, but it didn't go through. Called them and got a call back in minutes. I'd say call them.

 

[edwardware]

I'm not getting any response from their website query page.

It's RCBS. . . call them.

I just talked with them today in fact. . . busted a small swage rod.

 

[Chris54326]

At this point, I'm not all that concerned. From what I've learned here in this thread and another on another forum, I've got a old
Rock Chucker made in 1974. Good enough for what info I was seeking.

 

[WestKentucky]

Another clue is the paint. Is it regular run of the mill green or does it have a bit of a metal flake look to it? Subtle change, but with RCBS equipment the metal flake paint is a sign of vintage goodness.

 

[Jim Watson]

Just curious, what will you do with the information?

 

[Whiterook808]

That one looks like it has been restored. The bicycle handle should be green. And I do believe it should have the green crinkle paint like mine. These are great presses!

 

[Charlie98]

My '91 stamped one is cast with RC II in the side. I have another cast the same way, but the date is covered by the die insert.

 

[Mowgli Terry]

Isn't the RC II a more recent press. My old RC is marked under the bushing as 1977. Are a couple of presses shown here A-2's.

 

[Whiterook808]

Isn't the RC II a more recent press. My old RC is marked under the bushing as 1977. Are a couple of presses shown here A-2's.

Both mine and the OP's presses are clearly marked RC, not that I would mind having an A-2.

 

[orpington]

That green crinkle paint. Is it still used?

Not sure why they use it or even how one creates such a finish. I cannot recall anything else metal painted as such. Most objects are painted with the intent to create a smooth finish.

My press has this finish. Just comments as to my observation. Not intending to state better or worse than alternative finishes.

 

[Mowgli Terry]

This is the best I can do....don't fuss about the wrong finish names. My old original RC press looks like the old crackle paint finish on but a bright green. That press has been many miles and is greasy dirty. The RCII has what looks like a hammer tone finish and is a brighter green. Somewhere I got the idea the window in the RCII was larger to accommodate longer cartridges. Doing a quick measure, the windows appear the same.

I got the RCII second handed with a Piggy Back with attached Uniflow. RCBS supplied missing parts when PB was broken down. Got the entire mess super cheap in a pawn shop. I got the idea the RCII was years younger than my old RC. Despite some hot air about other brands, RCBS gear is tops.

 

[hdbiker]

It looks exactly like mine, bought around 1972, no stamping s I can see. Awesome press. hdbiker

 

[ArchAngelCD]

A few years back I bought a Rockchucker that had a light green paint that looked like powder. I wrote RCBS and asked them if it was original or painted by someone and I was told they used that paint in the 60's. I think it was the 60's but I could be wrong.

Your press looks like the ones sold in the 70's. Those are great presses and very strong.