RCBS Rebel

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I wonder what it will be able to handle?
https://www.rcbs.com/presses/16-9353.html


The RCBS Rebel Press is the next evolution in single stage press technology.
Machined from tough-as-nails cast iron this press will not let you down.

Heavy Duty Cast Iron Frame (22% heavier than the Rock Chucker Supreme)
Wide Base for Extra Stability
Tallest Opening of Any RCBS Single Stage Press
Machined Qualified Surfaces
Extremely Tight Tolerances
Bottom of Ram Primer Ejection
Ambidextrous Handle
Zerk Fitting
RCBS Limited Lifetime Warranty
 
The rock chucker supreme had so many run out issues on the ram since they farmed it out to an offshore outfit, I see the same weak linkage system on this press and have my doubts about how good it may be, thankfully my press is 25 years old and was produced when quality went out the door before quantity
 
My 1978 RCBS Jr and early 80's Rock Chucker have served me well. 99% of operations rifle and pistol were well handled by the little Jr. The little Jr. even handled making 7BR cases out of 308.
 
yodave said:
The rock chucker supreme had so many run out issues on the ram since they farmed it out to an offshore outfit, I see the same weak linkage system on this press and have my doubts about how good it may be, thankfully my press is 25 years old and was produced when quality went out the door before quantity
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I'm calling BS...

https://ultimatereloader.com/2019/04/08/fourteen-reloading-presses-compared-single-stage-shootout/

Data & summary:
https://ultimatereloader.com/2019/0...ng-presses-compared-single-stage-shootout/15/

https://youtu.be/TqcYI0G2hqM
 
I wonder how much stronger it is compared to my Lee Classic Cast?
I know the LCC is more or less on par with the Rock Chucker, heavily debated though by Lee haters.
If the Rebel will be able to handle 50BMG better than the Lee, an upgrade may be in my future.
 
sixty9santa said:
I wonder how much stronger it is compared to my Lee Classic Cast?
I know the LCC is more or less on par with the Rock Chucker, heavily debated though by Lee haters.
If the Rebel will be able to handle 50BMG better than the Lee, an upgrade may be in my future.
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It doesn't seem big enough to handle 50BMG
 
I'd be more inclined towards a MEC press than an RCBS nowadays, I think. Appears they made some practical changes in the form of a bigger opening and finally have thru the ram primer disposal, which is really something they could and should have done years ago. They have a lot of competition out there now, maybe the one thing they do better in marketing than some others, are their kits and their warranty policy.
 
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