RCBS JR presses

btomlin

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I've been "kicking around" getting into reloading for quite some time and have decided if I do, I am going to probably buy used.

I have been watching ebay and such and noticed a lot of RCBS JR presses listed on it.

Are these a bad press or just an older one that guys are updating out of for any particular reason.

I'd be loading for a 243 win and poss a 22-250 in the future.

What are some things to look for and watch out for when buying used equipement??
 
The RCBS Jr press will load just as good ammo as any press out there. Almost 40 years ago before I got my own reloading outfit I used a neighbors to load my ammo. As far as I know he is still using it.

It is hard to wear out a press. Certainly my RCBS Rock Chucker that I bought new in 1973 works as well as the day that I set it up. If I had a nickle every time that I cranked that handle I could go buy me a new car- and not a Ford Focus either.

I might stay away from some of the Lee presses- I don't care much for the aluminum ones- but a good steel press will last you the rest of your life. Probably outlive your kids too.
 
I've been using a Jr. for a long time. They are a good press. They are a little short if you get into some of the bigger magnum cases.

Make sure the press uses 7/8"X14 dies. There are quite a few used Lyman Tru-line Jrs. out there that only take their dies.

 
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My first press was a RCBS JR and it's still reloading ammo. It's a good, solid press that will give you years of great service. And even if it's bought used, the lifetime guaranty, warranty is still in effect.
 
Originally Posted By: biggen0_8I've been using a Jr. for a long time. They are a good press. They are a little short if you get into some of the bigger magnum cases.

Make sure the press uses 7/8"X11 dies. There are quite a few used Lyman Tru-line Jrs. out there that only take their dies.



Anyone know if this is an issue with the RCBS JR series(He only mentioned a Lyman press)??? Is there a way to tell if it does not use 7/8x11 dies???
 
Originally Posted By: btomlinOriginally Posted By: biggen0_8I've been using a Jr. for a long time. They are a good press. They are a little short if you get into some of the bigger magnum cases.

Make sure the press uses 7/8"X11 dies. There are quite a few used Lyman Tru-line Jrs. out there that only take their dies.



Anyone know if this is an issue with the RCBS JR series(He only mentioned a Lyman press)??? Is there a way to tell if it does not use 7/8x11 dies???

None of them use 7/8x11 dies!!


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I'm sorry I meant 7/8"X14 (brain cramp) None of the RCBS use odd ball dies. Only that one model of lymans.

7/8"X14 is the standard die size.
 
They are excellent presses. I suspect alot of guys (me included) traded or sold them off for bigger presses. The only limiting factor with the old JR press is the working window was a bit small for magnum length ammo.
I have had a JR, two JR2s and a JR3 and now use mainly a RS Supreme. All of them make great ammo and it doubtful I could or would ever wear one out.
 
Nope. Just make sure that when you full length size that you make complete strokes....all the way down and all the way up.

Presses that "cam over" take any guess work out of the complete stroke.
 


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