2015 Shot Show: RCBS Pro Chucker 5 and Pro Chucker 7 Progressive Presses

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RCBS is releasing two (well, kind of...) new auto indexing progressive presses this year. One with 5 stations and the other with 7 stations. In reality, they are the same press as a conversion kit can be purchased to turn the 5 station press into a 7 station press which includes the die plate, shell plate holder assembly, large and small priming system, quick change powder measure and case activated linkage.

MRSP
$778.95 for the Pro Chucker 5
$1098.95 for the Pro Chucker 7
$383.95 for the Pro Chucker 5 to 7 Conversion Kit
$31.95 for Pro Chucker 5 die plates
$319.95 for Pro Chucker 7 die plate and QC powder measure










Chucker 7














I guess I missed RCBS releasing a press and powder measure for 50 BMG last year. The size of the powder measure is comical. It looks like an oversized novelty item when you first see it...





I put a 591ml bottle next to it to show it's size. Unfortunately, my over-sized mitt seems to negate the desired effect...
 
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Like with Dillon, their lawyers would discourage that... but I'm sure the aftermarket guys will come up with something.
 
Too bad the new 7 stage press doesn't do swaging or have a case feeder, they could have really taken the market with those options.
 
Looks like the frame is drilled and tapped for a case feeder and the plate definitely looks like a case feeder is part of the plan.
My questions;
How easy to remove/ reinsert a case in the various stations?
How smooth does it index?
How does it index?
Are they paying royalties to Hornady cause it sure looks similar in places, like really similar...
 
Case retention looks the same as my Pro2000, simple springs. Very easy to remove or replace a case.
You're right it does look like it's able accept a case feeder. I really wish they had moved the priming over one station and had a swaging station.
 
Well, I'll say it.... For the money I can get a Dillon and its a known quantity. Was there something that set this apart? Did you see it running?

The bullet feeder looks like their old bullet feeding die setup that I tried and found very poor. Is this a new bullet feeder completely or the old system put to new use? I moved on to a Mr.Bullet Feeder after trying the RCBS one.

Agreed, a swager could have set this apart. If the selling price is a lot lower than MSRP, it could work.
 
Just realized that the one photo showing the press with the handle on the left side is a flipped image. Regardless, looking at the picture a case feeder is going to be necessary, look at where you'd be trying to put cases in manually, not really an easy spot to hit.
 
Slavex said:
Just realized that the one photo showing the press with the handle on the left side is a flipped image. Regardless, looking at the picture a case feeder is going to be necessary, look at where you'd be trying to put cases in manually, not really an easy spot to hit.
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Fixed. That was strange
 
$1000 and I have to pay more for a bullet or case feeder? yea im out, might as well pony up the extra $700 and get a 1050. $1000 with a case feeder and I'll order one today
 
I agree way overpriced for what You get. Not to mention completely unproven it could end up being a overpriced lump of scrap metal. Hornady or Dillon are better buys for sure. Unless there is something im missing maybe if You buy one they give You a summit for free lol
 
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