RCBS Partner Press

This press fits my needs perfectly. My reloading system is based on small batch, precision loads using quality components. The RCBS Partner press is the center piece in my system. I mounted it to a simple steel base plate that I clamp onto my desk in my office. It’s small enough that it doesn’t get in the way, and it’s precise enough that I can make consistently excellent loads. Using a simple 2-die full length resizing and seating process, this press provides absolute repeatability, and seats bullets with no more than .0015” total runout. For someone looking for a super simple, excellent press, this is the ticket.

The product is exactly what I expected and works great.

Have been using for awhile now exactly what you see. Works well and great design. Can't go wrong with RCBS products. Seller was great and trustworthy

The design of the press is pretty good. Compact and light weight. But the frame is made of some kind of soft aluminum or zinc so the steel ram binds and galls on the frame. Yes, it is lubricated properly. No it is not warped from mounting poorly. A few strokes and the oil is full of metal powder. When this wears a bit more will the ram still align with the dies properly? I say pass on this model and get one with a steel frame.

Love this little press. Works great for my pistol, 45-70, and 223 reloading and has plenty of leverage left over. I'll have to try it on some larger rifle (270 or 30-06) to see how it does but haven't tried it yet. The primer catcher leaves some to be desired unfortunately as many primers miss the bin and you end up playing 520 pickup. Also works great with the RCBS mounting plate as you press mounts right next to your powder measure making it very convenient. I'm not sure what the reviewers are saying about a plastic handle as mine is steel and pretty hefty. The ball on the end of the handle is plastic (maybe that is what they are referring to) but it is a heavy plastic like the other RCBS presses and unless you are using it to drive nails I cant foresee any breakage problems. Even if it does break its not an issue anyway, its lifetime warranty anyway and RCBS has good customer service. If something does break give RCBS a call and they will have replacement on the way in no time.