Just starting to learn how to reload. I received an RCBS Rock Chucker II the other day but there was a hole in the box and the Handle is missing. I see Inline Fabrication makes a replacement but I was considering trying to get one made out of stainless steel at a fab shop as I can’t find any other replacements that resemble the factory handle. I can’t find the dimensions other than the 5/8-18 nut. Does anyone happen to know the diameter and length of the factory handle?
RCBS RC II Handle
- Thread starter Mgreen88
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I don’t but I would call rcbs, tell them your story and see if they would send you one.
It looks to be well made, and I may end up
with no other option, but I have a very small space (Bench is 36”x30”) to work with and that handle sticks out to the right farther meaning I would have to shift the press more to the left. I should have a new room to work with by the end of the year.
with no other option, but I have a very small space (Bench is 36”x30”) to work with and that handle sticks out to the right farther meaning I would have to shift the press more to the left. I should have a new room to work with by the end of the year.
Did you contact through the website or to a listed email? I’ve been trying for sometime to get through to RCBS and the “contact us” form was bugged. If you need an email [email protected].
Went through the Contact Us. I am going to try and call in a few minutes. If no answer I will reach out through that email address. Thanks brother.
Called and they answered. They have a replacement but it’s $50+shipping. So now I just have to decide whether to buy it or the Inline Handle.
I can't answer for the RC 2, but the way the Inline handle fits on my RC Supreme it only sticks out around 1.5 to 2 inches further than the standard handle. Just looking at the Inline handle it looks like it would stick out much farther, but because of the way it is bent it's not that bad. Can't answer for sure how it would be different on your press.
That’s not bad then. I’ll probably end up ordering the IF Friday. I can’t see spending the same amount on a factory one and eventually buying the IF later.
15.25 from top of ball to bottom of threaded end.
.750 od.
.930 nut...probably 5/8 thread....dont have a thread checker.
Shred
.750 od.
.930 nut...probably 5/8 thread....dont have a thread checker.
Shred
Swapped out for InLine Fabrication some years back, after cranking on the original since 1982.
Found it arms length away (just in case needed it , at that time) and it will never be going back on the RCII.
Could use a good home....
Yours free for cost of shipping.
Drop me a PM if you‘re interested...
Found it arms length away (just in case needed it , at that time) and it will never be going back on the RCII.
Could use a good home....
Yours free for cost of shipping.
Drop me a PM if you‘re interested...
Totally agree with your decision... You won’t be disappointed.
I was a slow learner swapping the rock chucker handle when the Dillon 650 had been upgraded 20 years ago.
I was a slow learner swapping the rock chucker handle when the Dillon 650 had been upgraded 20 years ago.
Once I had the measurements I talked to a few machine shops and was surprised at what it would cost to have one built. Then the more I looked into it everyone was swapping to the IF handle so there must be a reason for that. I have filed a claim with USPS. Maybe I can get them to reimburse me for it. We shall see.
You made the right choice with the inline handle. Since you are in limited space you might try the quick change system from them too. And the press lighting system.
