New RCBS Summit Single-Stage Press
RCBS has a new made-in-USA single-stage reloading press. With its innovative “moving die/static cartridge” design, the new RCBS Summit Press definitely demonstrates “out of the box” thinking. Unlike other presses, the case does not move. Rather, the reloading die comes down to the case. With the press bolted on your reloading bench, all operations of the Summit take place ABOVE the bench-top.
The new Summit Press features a rugged cast-iron frame with all-steel linkages. The press is very strong with minimal flex and slop in use. This allows you to “bump” your case shoulders and seat bullets with great precision and repeatability. The handle can be switched from right to left side (good for southpaws), and the open-front design provides good access, facilitating quick die changes. The 4.5-inch opening allows you to work with tall cases. Beneath the shell-holder is a spent primer catcher.
The new Summit press has a beefy 2-inch diameter ram, with compound linkages for plenty of leverage. A zerk fitting is included for easy lubrication. The press will accept larger bushings for oversize 1-inch dies.
Summit Press for $207.94
The new Summit Press (RCBS item #09290) lists for $269.95. However, Midsouth Shooters Supply offers the Summit Press for $207.94. An optional short handle costs $15.27 at Midsouth ($19.95 MSRP).
RCBS Summit Press Features:
• Bench-top operation
• Massive 2-inch diameter ram
• Ambidextrous handle
• Compound leverage
• 4.50-inch operating window
• Spent primer catcher
• Full frontal access
• Accepts bushings for 1″ die bodies
• Press adapter bushing
• Zerk lubrication fitting
• Made in USA
Product tip by EdLongrange. We welcome reader submissions.
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Tags: Ambidextrous, Bushing, Compound Linkage, RCBS, Summit Press, Zerk Fitting
They mated Bonanza (Co-Ax)w/ a Hollywood and broke the mold w/ the die traveling. Looks like a very nice press. They are still a great company.
What is the benefit?
Haven’t seen one in many years, but is this not very similar to the old Saeco (I think) press from the late ’50s?
Well, time has taken it’s toll. The press I was thinking of was, indeed, a Hollywood.
Thats what i would like to know? Whats the benefit? I cant see where there would be any benefits to this type of press. Looks good and very well made however. Lee
If your workbench had drawers this would be helpful.
Same idea as the Wamadet that was a popular press in the UK in the ’70s and ’80s. It came already bolted to a board so it could be stored away and put on a kitchen table or similar. Was ideal when I lived in a tiny flat.
What about angular deflection on the press? On every other I can think of, the force is applied directly in line with the axis of the cartridge/die. With this one, it’s off line, and therefore there will be a twisting force on the die. I would imagine they’ve taken that into account, but I still find it a surprising departure from the standard design.
hello
I am very surprised that you says the Summit press has a COMPOUND leverage system. It is not the case as any one can see on the pictures. The leverage is a simple one. As I know RCBS since more thirty years, really I do not understand what happens. There is a second think I could not understand too is that many people look at this point and only very few have seen the mistake. I should appréciate to have yours comments. – J.B.
EDITOR: RCBS calls it compound because the force change as the handle arcs downward. The more horizontal the handle, the more force can be applied.
Thanks you to have taken my remak in consideration but:It is difficult for me to accept your conclusion because it is technically wrong ( I regret it is ot possible to send a sketch showing the fundamental difference)
Please consider:
– how works the compound leverage of the Rock Chucker which is a true compound system with a floating connection between connecting rod and toggle
– what is explained in the US patent taken by F.T Huntington 2 847 895 dated 8/19/1958 where this mecanism is discribed
– look at the RCBS (and others presses MFR) papers explaining the advantages of the compound system versus single lever leverage
If what I said is not enough to convince you I am right, as we said in french “ I have to eat my hat”
I apologize for my english but I do my best.