RCBS reloader?
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novalty
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Take it and run. That's an Ammomaster, not just a turret. If you don't like, you could easily sell and get a more desirable press.
OP
Thank you. I will get it ASAP.
novalty
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The Ammomaster is a decent press. I can see it's missing some parts. The Uniflow powder measure and related linkages. RCBS is excellent at providing missing pieces at no charge if they still have them. Hopefully they still have the missing pieces you need. If you do call them for parts make sure you get a couple of extra nylon indexing bushings.
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Thanks guys.
jejb
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I use one of those for my "other calibers" reloader. My Dillon 650 is dedicated to what I shoot the most, 9mm. So my semi-retired Ammomaster is used for 357, 40 and 44 mag. Still a very good loader.
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The price was right for sure!
Marshal Kane
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IMO, anything made by RCBS will be quality and their customer service is top notch. Not everything they made caught on like the Green Machine but then, it was a good try when progressive presses were just starting to come on the market. The Ammo Master looks like a decent reloader and for sure, the price is right. Grab it before someone else does.
Chubbo
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Excellent System
I'll vouch for the Ammo Master press. I've used my Ammo Master, its related plates, tools, and components, for many years. If memory serves me right, I'm able to load 19 different calibers. I retired from 'Reloading' several years ago, when my shooting days were over, but still have the Ammo Master, a RCBS hand press, near a doz. complete sets of dies, Complete 'lead casting' Set up, with molds and sizing dies, some with, gas checks etc., to produce lead bullets, Power driven Case trimming equipment, all kinds of powder, primers, and gas checks, and even a 'Shooting Chrony' chronograph, and stuff I can't even remember, just setting unused. Well, I got sidetracked. Back to the Ammo Master. It is a great system, with great company back up.
Chubbo
I'll vouch for the Ammo Master press. I've used my Ammo Master, its related plates, tools, and components, for many years. If memory serves me right, I'm able to load 19 different calibers. I retired from 'Reloading' several years ago, when my shooting days were over, but still have the Ammo Master, a RCBS hand press, near a doz. complete sets of dies, Complete 'lead casting' Set up, with molds and sizing dies, some with, gas checks etc., to produce lead bullets, Power driven Case trimming equipment, all kinds of powder, primers, and gas checks, and even a 'Shooting Chrony' chronograph, and stuff I can't even remember, just setting unused. Well, I got sidetracked. Back to the Ammo Master. It is a great system, with great company back up.
Chubbo
You are going to need a strong bench. That is one heavy press!
Boogsawaste
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Great find. I've been looking around for an ammomaster or pro 2000 because I love my piggyback so much.
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Sounds like you've got a great setup. I doubt I will ever need that much equipment. Thanks for the feedback. Have you ever been to Gallipolis Ohio? I was born there.
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I'm sure there are a few exceptions, but in the very competitive handloading equipment industry, presses that aren't good usually disappear from the market pretty quickly. I've never seen an Ammo Master, but I'll bet it's a good machine.
I've had quite a variety of presses since 1964 and haven't had a bad one yet.
I've had quite a variety of presses since 1964 and haven't had a bad one yet.
jejb
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It's quite a bit lighter than my Dillon 650 w/case feeder. But it is a solid press.
Chubbo
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Glenn54;
I'ts difficult to foresee your hand loading needs, as developing 'pet' loads can become more enjoyable than shooting them. I can faforably vouch for the Ammo Master, to do that job.
Yes, I've been in Gallipolis many times.
Since you spent a term in the Air_Force, You should be familiar with the Lockbourne AFB. My home town is 20 miles, as the crow flies, due west of that base. My Dad worked on the construction of that base. I worked on it when it was a SAC base.
Good fortune, in finding equipment to fit your needs.
Chubbo
I'ts difficult to foresee your hand loading needs, as developing 'pet' loads can become more enjoyable than shooting them. I can faforably vouch for the Ammo Master, to do that job.
Yes, I've been in Gallipolis many times.
Since you spent a term in the Air_Force, You should be familiar with the Lockbourne AFB. My home town is 20 miles, as the crow flies, due west of that base. My Dad worked on the construction of that base. I worked on it when it was a SAC base.
Good fortune, in finding equipment to fit your needs.
Chubbo
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Thanks a bunch to "ralph7" for the RCBS Ammomaster. ralph7 answered my post from a local fishing forum and had a reloader he wasn't using. Great guy.
OP
I will but pretty sure he gave me everything he had. I am calling RCBS tomorrow to check on parts. Thanks. Note: Just found the shell plate for .357 on Amazon. Part 88806.
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Will this Uniflow power measure system work with the RCBS Ammomaster?
RCBS UniFlow Powder Measure | Natchez
RCBS UniFlow Powder Measure | Natchez
