RCBS Pardner Press?

[cornhusker]

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...

 

[MtnCreek]

I looked at a used one in a gun shop a year or so ago and would have bought it if they didn't want so much for it. Looked perfect for a dedicated expander or seater. Not sure how it would do with a lot of FL sizing though.

 

[MarinePMI]

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.

 

[427Cobra]

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

 

[lash]

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.

 

[cornhusker]

Ordered one just now..Thanks

 

[goldeneagle]

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.

 

[moosemeat]

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.