Comments on: New RCBS Summit Single-Stage Press

By: jean buraux

jean buraux — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 09:05:23 +0000

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.

By: jean.buraux

jean.buraux — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:11:33 +0000

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.

By: Nate

Nate — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:19:45 +0000

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.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:26:35 +0000

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.

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:28:28 +0000

If your workbench had drawers this would be helpful.

By: lee

lee — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:14:02 +0000

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

By: ReedG

ReedG — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:28:21 +0000

Well, time has taken it’s toll. The press I was thinking of was, indeed, a Hollywood.

By: ReedG

ReedG — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:18:34 +0000

Haven’t seen one in many years, but is this not very similar to the old Saeco (I think) press from the late ’50s?

By: Dasher

Dasher — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:20:12 +0000

What is the benefit?

By: DanConzo

DanConzo — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:04:25 +0000

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.