My RCBS Summit Press

[@williebulletman5217]

Nice looking RCBS press . And yes $100.00 is a hard deal to pass up sir keep the videos coming sir

[@timbeatty8031]

just got into reloading this is my first press works great! done some 45colt, 243win and 50beowulf. the press is smooth running

[@nycreloader]

Tim Beatty you are an adventurous person to choose such an exotic press for your first press. Most people go with a standard press but you did a good thing and make better ammo because of the concentricity. Well done and congrats let me know if you need any help.

[@nycreloader]

Tim Beatty hey how did you find out about my channel all of a sudden I got a huge flurry of new subscribers?

[@timbeatty8031]

@@nycreloader happened to see your vid about the summit press. nice thats great! with ammo shortage a lot more people are getting into reloading. its hard to find some components here in grand junction co, so im thinking its like this all over the country. a lot of new re-loaders looking for info and inspiration. good luck with your hobby and channel.

[@jamiehowell4052]

That is one neat looking press, NYC! Heavy duty in a small package. And, you stole it to boot! Nice.

[@barryd.thomassr.9156]

Have one, Love it. Got the new improved primer catcher Front goes closer to shell holder to cut down on Pop out primers

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Hornady quick change bushings 👍

[@nycreloader]

Eagle Eye Shooting that’s it thanks brother.

[@DWhite-el4ih]

The company is called Forster, with an R. Just in case you didn’t know.

[@mario3804]

Very nice press bro very different but nice

[@robertpowell2746]

Can I ask where you got the primer carcher and tube? Looks like it works quit well. Thanks Robert.

[@nycreloader]

Robert Powell here is one on eBay. It pretty much the same as I bought. www.ebay.com/itm/RCBS-Summit-reloading-press-PRIMER-CATHER-upgrade-/372029588439 The one I bought turns out was on amazon. It is currently out of stock. But here is the link to it. RCBS Summit Press Spent Primer Tube Adapter w/hose; www.amazon.com/dp/B075BGRXN3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Z53QCb8A00NNW

[@WestDesertShooter]

Haha this was perfect timing man, I just started thinking of getting one last night! Thanks for the review

[@nycreloader]

West Desert Shooter glad I could her brother

[@Mav8887.]

Co-ax press's are awesome

[@vtblacksmithcom]

Can you use Hornady lnl system I would guess . Thank you again

[@nycreloader]

Kimber Cowboy if you are asking about the lock and load bushings then the answer is yes you sure can.

[@vtblacksmithcom]

Thank you. Would you recommend this over Hornady iron. I’ve had several major surgeries and can shoot again. Ease of use and easy on body. Thank you for getting back to me. Great video’s

[@nycreloader]

Kimber Cowboy so first I always make sure never disparage another piece of reloading hardware. With that said you are going to be hard pressed to find a better press at the price point with easier to load capabilities. Will other presses work yes.. can those presses take up such a small amount of space nope not like press.. this is my travel in a bucket press. I reload on the road and this is what I use. Also note you cannot prime on this press but it does everything else. Hit me at [e-mail] if you want to chat further. I’d be happy to call and answer any questions you might have.

[@vtblacksmithcom]

Thank you

[@vtblacksmithcom]

I will do that

[@vtblacksmithcom]

Thank you. Any idea why they may quit making and would you say it’s easier to operate than a regular single stage like the lnl classic.

[@nycreloader]

Kimber Cowboy I’m not sure why I think perhaps it’s just that they don’t sell enough of them. As far as I am concerned it’s an awesome addition to my reloading. I love the concentricity as it’s remarkable compared to most single stage presses. Gavin did a great video one it check out ultimate reloading on KZbin where he test a bunch of presses and this came in at the top and was only slightly beaten by a couple of very expensive German presses. It may be just a rumor that these are being discontinued but I’ve hear it from multiple sources.

[@vtblacksmithcom]

Thank you

[@6NBERLS]

It seems to me that there is a fundamental engineering flaw in most reloading presses. Most use a circular vertical ram to push the case into the die. The circular ram passes through a cast iron or other metal base. The diameter of the ram has to be smaller than the hole in the base. This is to say that there has to be clearance for the ram to be able to move. The end of the ram is free to wiggle... somewhat. Depending on manufacturing standards and wear, this wiggle could be several thousandths. This leads to case alignment problems during the downstroke... especially with the operating arm set to one side. These circumstances, in turn, lead to concentricity problems. I noticed that this Summit press has a keyway milled in the back with two screws in the traveling table to take the looseness out. It seems to be a kind of gib like they use on milling machines. I suspect this makes this press less likely to introduce or worsen concentricity problems.

[@nycreloader]

6NBERLS you hit it on the head. This press has amazing concentricity. There are other great single stage presses out there but from what I’ve read before I bought this press they were right. Now that I’ve been using it I’m even more impressed.

[@user-qn6jo9xl4r]

Hi, just wondering about your work bench looks good .would you tell where did you buy it from? Thank you

[@nycreloader]

Sure I’d be happening to tell you, it’s from harbor freight... www.harborfreight.com/60-in-4-drawer-hardwood-workbench-63395.html

[@user-qn6jo9xl4r]

@@nycreloader thank you ,God bless you

[@vtblacksmithcom]

This or iron . This looks very smooth. Thank you for the video. I have a single stage lnl classic. A Dillon 550 too. Is it easier to operate and smoother than lnl

[@nycreloader]

Kimber Cowboy here are the specs. All-steel linkage and cast iron frame. I have to say I love this little single stage it’s so smooth the cases don’t move but the die does. I like it a lot. So much so I think that I’m going to buy a spare and keep it in the box now that I know RCBS is going to stop making them or at least that’s what I heard.

[@wesrichards6168]

Sure buggered up the insert with pliers, thats why wrenches and sockets were invented.

[@nycreloader]

Yeah I did but I had a second one so it’s fine. My crescent wrench would not fit either and the guy I bought it from not only tightened but heavily lock tighten the threads too.

[@michaelo1492]

Not to be too critical but yeah that really was noticeable. Better to rehearse the operation properly before showing what not tool to use. ( not good for people just starting out in the reloading world to see this ).

[@jamespollard1670]

Neat looking press.

[@markproctor4822]

So, how did the 5 gal bucket/tailgate build go? (video?).

[@nycreloader]

I gave it to my nephew who uses it regularly. Basic design easy to do. Maybe I’ll build another.

[@kris308100]

How do you apply that lube to the Summit?. I have a bottle of the same lube but it's not a spray. It's just a dropper. Do you unscrew rhe zirk fitting and spray in or just apply around the edges of where the head runs up and down the column?

[@nycreloader]

You can lube the piston shaft itself then actuate the piston up and down. The best method is to use a lubricant like this and a grease gun from you local hardware store. Take a picture of the fitting on the press to show them at the hardware store. Easy peazy. The lube I was talking about is also available in tube form online as well.

[@kris308100]

@@nycreloader many thanks. I have used the same stuff as you. She's like butter now. Great idea to use it.

[@nycreloader]

@@kris308100 if you think it works well on a press try it on your AR15 in your bolt carrier group. You will be floored. Let me know if you try it.

[@kris308100]

@@nycreloader I would if I could my friend. We are not allowed beautiful things like that here in the uk.

[@nycreloader]

@@kris308100 yeah the country we were a part of long ago tried that gun restrictions stuff on us and we rebelled.

[@pcbulletempire9872]

Man you got that for better than half price 👍👍 ,beautiful Press

[@nycreloader]

PC BULLET EMPIRE yeah and it was brand new and never taken out of the box. Mainly cause the guy wanted to load 50BMG and this is not the press for that.

[@jcm4590]

Sweet press. Great price, too. They're more than twice what you paid, new.

[@oscarbear7498]

Is this better than the reble press?

[@kylelusk8994]

That is awesome bud!

[@mathewquigley9672]

What kind of powder measure is that?

[@nycreloader]

Mathew Quigley it’s a frankford arsenal and it works great.

[@celsogouvea6339]

Hello! Nice video, thanks a lot. Wich you recommend, do I pick a tradicional redding big Boss 2, or this Summit press? I need one single stage.

[@David-hm9ic]

@@celsogouvea6339 Since nobody else answered after a year, the Summit is IMO a great second press. My reasoning is that it’s difficult to use the Summit to pull bullets. Everyone will make a mistake, change their mind or end up with unknown ammunition to break down. An RCBS collet style puller just doesn’t work well on this press because it needs more room to turn the handle than the Summit allows.

[@michaspi]

6:30 Lee actually makes a proper Breech Lock Bushing upgrade kit now, part number 90512 leeprecision.com/1-1-4-12-bl-update-kit.html

[@chris3383]

That is pretty sweet looks like it would work very well!!

[@stevecarvalho1364]

Do you notice that your runout has improved or diminished ??? I noticed on mine that at the bottom of the stroke the main post flexes and my runout has gotten worse

[@nycreloader]

Steve Carvalho not so far I will keep an eye on it for sure.

[@ocean374]

That is a nice press I was wandering if you can resize bullets on there Just thinking since pressing down I think it gives you more leverage great video

[@nycreloader]

ocean374 you can but there is no space for the lee sizing plastic that sits above the sizing die. With that said I have been able to rig something up that works well. I’m going to do a video on sizing bullets on this press shortly. While I originally thought it wasn’t possible it is with a few modifications.

[@ocean374]

That’s awesome brother 👍👍

[@brianreed6501]

I bought one today for $80

[@nycreloader]

Well done. Great concentricity

[@pnenov]

few months of use and it is broken already, the customer support of RCBS is virtually impossible top reach, my advice: do not buy this press

[@nycreloader]

You must be calling another RCBS their support is amazing. If you need help shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@nycreloader]

Here is a video of my new RCBS summit single stage press. thereloadersnetwork.com. Here is a great video of using this press stored in an easily transportable 5 gallon bucket. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4SQoqt6YpukpNk Also here is a link to the hornady quick change bushings you can use on this press. ads.midwayusa.com/product/1012999418/hornady-lock-n-load-press-and-die-conversion-bushing-kit

[@gshock3092]

100 bucks? I got u beat mine was 0 !

[@nycreloader]

Well free is always better but I bet now you have to be nice to that person too.. for at least a 100.00 of niceness.