RCBS Rockchucker or??????

[oldrodder]

Just recieved my Quigley in cal. .45-120. I have a pair of RCBS RC's on my bench and I'm having to unscrew the seat/crimp die to seat the bullet. The dies are RCBS "Legacy" 3 die set.
The empty case measures 3.250" and the bullet (530 Grs) is 1.250" That's 4.5" to get into the shell holder and into the die. Does anyone know of a "O" style press with more than 4.5" of throat opening? Backing the die off a few threads is a PITA!
Thanks for your thoughts,
Mike

 

[looch]

Is there enough room to hold the bullet up inside the die while you slip a shell in beneath it? My Big Boss II only has 3.9" of clearance.

 

[trevj]

Lee Classic Cast?

Pretty big hunk of cast steel there, though I don't have any numbers in hand.

Cheers
Trev

 

[timmy204]

The opening is 5" with 4.600" stroke from shell holder to base of the die.

 

[rookie wildcat]

The opening is 5" with 4.600" stroke from shell holder to base of the die.

Really? With my dies set for F/L, I have 4.113"

 

[timmy204]

Really? With my dies set for F/L, I have 4.113"

Yep, your right I measured wrong.

 

[Kevan]

I use the RCBS Ammomaster, but the Lee Classic Cast will work if you slip the priming arm out of the shaft so the shell holder will go down lower.

 

[Chinbullco]

Check CH4D's Rockcrusher press, 8.5" stroke, 29" handle, 1 5/8" ram. Threaded for 2.5" dies.

 

[HKMark23]

On the advice from my gunsmith/dealer years ago, my 1st and only SS press purchase was the Ultramag by Redding. I've used it for loading .338 LM; 300 WM; making 9 x 57 out of 8 x 57, and have installed Hornady's L&L bushing kit on it (a quickly reversible process) for most common uses. The L&L system makes it fast as a turret to use. I love the thing.

With so many satisfied RCBS users on CGN, Redding rarely gets mentioned. They make a product that is second to none in quality and have a lifetime warranty. Check out the Ultramag.

 

[zuke]

The LEE Classic Cast is made to handle the 50 BMG case.

 

[oldrodder]

My RCBS RC, measured from the shell holder, where the case slides in, to the bottom of the die, with the die properly adjusted, measures 3.5"
I can hold the bullet up in the die, then insert the case in the shell holder, and seat the bullet that way. I may look at a Lee Classic Cast. I have 3 SS and 1 progessive press on the bench now, so I don't want to spend big money for a Redding or a CH4D at this time.
Thanks for all your comments.
Mike