single press ?
RCBS Rockchucker Supreme single stage reloading press for $75
lee single stage press ,3 bushings ouick change,308 winchester dies $80
Which is the better deal?
lee single stage press ,3 bushings ouick change,308 winchester dies $80
Which is the better deal?
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I have used my RCBS for more than 30 years and wouldn't think of not having it on my bench. That being said, for most reloading applications the Lee package is the better economic deal and Lee has developed a good reputation with people I know who use them. I know my RCBS will be good for as long as I will be shooting I don't know if a Lee will last as long so the bottom line is: Pay your money and take your choice - both good deals. 0 -
It really depends which Lee press you are talking about.
My first one was the cheap cast aluminum one with the cheapo linkage. I broke the linkage twice while sizing. Now, all I use it for is seating bullets. It is, at least, strong enough for that.
My other press is an old RCBS JR3. Works like a charm.
Personally, I would go with the RCBS and be done with it. It should last, at least, your lifetime.0 -
I'd take the RCBS unless you are packing it on your back. 0 -
If classic cast, Lee all the way. Twice the press as the RCBS at half the coin.
If the Challenger, toss up given the extras.0 -
i'd go for the Rockchucker Supreme,I have an old Rockchucker with a custom made handle and I wouldn't think of taking $75 for it,just my .02 0 -
I'll second jonk. In the unlikely event that I ever need to replace my 40-year-old RCBS JR-3, it would be with a Lee Classic Cast. And I also have a Lee Challenger - used for sizing cast bullets, pulling bullets and/or other light-duty tasks when my main press is set up for something else. 0 -
Agree that the Lee Classic Cast is worth having.
A friend recently bought one in the .50 BMG kit and says it sizes the big cases easily.
I dunno about the rest of the lineup.0 -
For that price, get both! 0 -
Never used a lee, but have a rockchucker supreme and it is a great press. I kinda like the idea feenix has, get both if you can. 0 -
RCBS......swapping dies is not time consuming............ 0 -
I have a Rockchucker that I bought about forty years agoand I have loaded rounds numbering in the thousands with it and other than once or twice needing to clean dried grease from the ram, it is as new. In the last few years I've prefered Redding dies, but for those rifles that I am really squeezing the last bit of accuracy from, I use LE Wilson in-line dies. On trips, generally to a range, I'll take a Lee and held press so that I can try different loads/variations at the firing line. If I could only have one, I'd go with the Rockchucker, unless I could find a used Big Max, and Redding dies. 0 -
I started reloading on the Lee Anniversary Kit. I upgraded the scale to Lyman. I upgraded the powder measure to a RCBS Uniflow. I was very happy with both upgrades.
Everyone insisted that I needed a better press. I bought a RCBS Jr.
It was a mistake. I primarily use the Lee press. I use the RCBS mostly for my Lee sizing die now, and . . . . .25acp, a caliber which it seems to handle well.[:o)]0 -
here's the LEE. Ive talked him down to $65 
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I use a RCBS Rockchucker for 25 years....wouldnt even look at a Lee press....but I do like Lee dies for Handgun rounds[;)] 0 -
Looks like a fair price. Below is some prices to compare.
You can buy the press new at Midwayusa.com for $64.99 without the dies.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/176078/lee-challenger-breech-lock-single-stage-press
You can get new Lee .308 dies for $25.99.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/538030/lee-pacesetter-3-die-set-308-winchester
For just a little bit more you can buy the entire Lee Challenger Breech Lock Single Stage Press Anniversary Kit new for $109.99 at Midwayusa.com and it's got just about everything you need to start reloading.
Kit Includes:
Lee Breech Lock Challenger Single Stage Press
1-Breech Lock Die Bushing
Lee Large and Small Safety Prime
Lee Auto Prime Shellholder Set of 11
Lee Cutter and Lock Stud
Lee Perfect Powder Measure
Lee Chamfer Tool
Lee Primer Pocket Cleaner
Lee Safety Powder Scale
Lee Powder funnel
2 oz Tube Lee Resizing Case Lube
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/423081/lee-challenger-breech-lock-single-stage-press-anniversary-kit0 -
quote:Originally posted by trc313
here's the LEE. Ive talked him down to $65
It should have two of the primer arm attachments. One for large primers, and one for small. I only see one in the picture. Make sure it's the one you need. Lee will most likely send you a new one if not.0 -
If you're going to do full length resizing of 30-06 size brass then you need a heavy duty press like the RCBS. In fact, full length sizing of any cartridge case will be a lot more comfortable with the RCBS.
All other operations are easily done on lighter aluminum C-presses.
In fact the Lee open C-presses are better for powder charging/expanding,bullet seating & crimping and bullet sizing because there is no front bar in the way.
If you plan on doing pistol cartridges too you will find a C-press alone is too slow and far better tools for priming exist.
My choice of the two would be the RCBS.0 -
I use Lee equipment for all my reloading. Works good and priced good.
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