I think I spelled it wrong..Anyway what are your thoughts on this little press? I think
I can use another small single stage press...
I can use another small single stage press...
RCBS Pardner Press?
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It's a great little press. I've had one for nigh on 25 yrs now, and it has loaded a lot of ammo. With bloated .308 cases it can be pushed to its limits, but for generic tasks like you describe, or small cases (.223 and pistol rounds) it's a good little press that loads quality ammunition. I use mine mostly for generic stuff these days, and have Co-Ax presses for reloading rifle ammunition. But for punching primers or pulling bullets with a collet puller die, it still sees some use.
I use one for FL sizing at the range, I seat with a arbor press, I also see some very good Benchrest shooters using them, and when learning to reload pistol rounds I used it, look for a used one, I gave 40 delivered for mine off of eGay
I just picked one up for Christmas last year and like it for all sorts of smaller operations. I have limited space, but still wanted something for de-capping, neck sizing, bullet pulling, etc. It cuts down on the die swaps that I have to do when loading multiple calibers. I think that I only gave $75 for it new on sale. It's worth much more than that in quality of manufacture in my opinion.
You will like it. It is my range press for seating during load development. I got it used in excellent condition for $45 so couldn't pass it up.
Great little press. Been reloading on one since 1999. It's still my only press, though I would like a rock checker or something a little bigger for FL sizing and harder ops. Works great for everything else.
