Press question

[Tradchef]

So I was gifted an RCBS Partner press from an old boss that passed away suddenly. I don’t know much about this particular press except a lot of guys I shoot with use them at the range or just for a second pistol press or something of the like. My father also just passed away over the holidays and I inherited his Weatherby Mark V custom collection and there are a few bigger magnums in the lot. I was curious to see if the partner press can load bigger magnums like a 300 weatherby or a 340 weatherby or if it can just handle standard cases? I have a normal rockchucker so I’m not worried about being able to do them but was more curious of the partner capabilities.

Scott

 

[A382DWDZQ]

RCBS says it’s “incredibly durable”. As long as the COAL fits and you lube the cases properly it should be ok, it should be fine. It’s got a 4” window so the 340 with 3.7 COAL should be fine. If you are trying to bump the shoulder down or you have a fat chamber and cases require excessive resizing, might not work as well as the chucker.

 

[rayporter]

they are great starter presses. if you load a LOT you may someday want a bigger press.

 

[Tradchef]

Cool. Thanks guys. Ray porter I already have a bigger press. Just wasn’t really sure if this could do the bigger stuff as I couldn’t find anything really on it. I really appreciate the help guys !!

Scott

 

[TaperPin]

Sorry to hear about your pops - that’s a tough one.

The aluminum frame of the partner makes it a great press to take to the range when experimenting with seating depth, or even full reloading if the brass supply is short. I bid on two light weight presses, not expecting to get either, and ended up with both. On one it’s mounted next to the primary press, using a shorter than normal handle and it makes bullet seating more enjoyable than running a Rock Chucker handle through a full range of motion. The other I’ve made into a portable setup, and if a kid or grandkid eventually wants to start reloading they will end up with it on permanent loan.