RCBS Summit Press

[roc1]

I have looked at these looks interesting on sale now wanting input from someone that has one or actually used one. Good points bad dont need it just like trying different things. Curious if they really help runout at all?
Thanks in advance for input
Roc1

 

[Paddy]

I had one. Ended up selling it. It was an interesting press but the combination of leverages and limitations on dies etc I decided to move back to a regular O press. The main thing that bugged me was the fact that the linkage pushes off center to the die body, which in my mind would inherently make the die flex off axis. Now, people have tested them for runout and they produce very good ammo, so my complaint may be more theoretical but it's just how I felt. I also didn't enjoy the primer trash cup handling that much either. It's also a bit of a reach to grab the handle which wasn't ergonomic in my case, and this is also a complaint I've read about the co-ax press which I've never tried. Reaching up and over for a handle that then moves in an arc and places the hand right at the bench edge isn't as ergo as a lever that starts right at the die level and travels down in my opinion.

Traded for a lee classic cast and I'm very happy with the decision.

 

[roc1]

Thanks Paddy I really like the RockChucker just curious about Summit and if it would produce less bullet runout. Only caliber really any issue is 6.5 Creed which has long bullet even Forster match seating die doesn't eliminate all on ever case some still get .003 or little over.
Thanks again
roc1

 

[alexcue]

Have one, I paid about $118 for it. I'm glad I didn't pay full price. It's very compact, and if I ever need a setup to use out in the field (range), it would be my first choice. After a bit of tuning, the linkages, I really have no complaints about the quality of ammo it produces.

I do have both length of handles, IMO it makes a huge difference in how it feels. It's biggest pro is just the full front access you have. There is nothing in your way when you are handling the brass.

When I want to deprime before tumbling it is my first choice. The used primer cup is small but rarely do they miss the cup unlike some designs.

 

[roc1]

Sounds like it is just ok not anything special no better than standard "O" press.

 

[alexcue]

For the price they wanted for it... I'd get the Rockchucker. That thing will last several lifetimes.

For what I paid for it? I have no regrets. I still have a RCBS RS (Reloader Special) and a Lee Classic Cast. They all find some use. All Single Stage presses. Rifle calibers usually and pistol load development.

For more speed I use my Lee Classic Turret or for the 1000 round reloading sessions the XL650.

 

[stubbicatt]

+1 Paddy. It is an interesting device, but I find the Lee Classic cast single stage press easier to use for bench mounted purposes. The Summit has been relegated to range duty as it doesn't tip very much when you use it.