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RCBS partner press sufficient for seating only?

Tomekeuro85

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Right now and for a foreseeable future I only plan on reloading .223.... Would an RCBS partner with a redding competition seater die be a good "permanent" seating press? Just leave the seating die in there and adjust the mic as needed?
 
Re: RCBS partner press sufficient for seating only?

I was thinking about doing the same thing but shelled out the extra money on a larger press. I was consered that if I did start shooting something longer that it wouldn't fit. I did start shooting longer rounds (shortly after I bought my press). I don't know if they would or would not fit, but I didn't want to have to buy another press when I did go to another calaber.
 
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I have exactly the setup you mentioned. I *really* like the Partner press because very small differences in seating pressure are readily apparent due to the reduced leverage.

John
 
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Awesome press I had mine for over 10 years and used it for
fls 300 win mag brass mo problems. I really like the feedback it
gives you for every step.
 
Re: RCBS partner press sufficient for seating only?

I have been using the same Partner press for over 20 years. I have used it to do up to 375 H&H and other long magnums without any problems.
I spent the money on the Rockchucker press and actually didn't like it, so I sold it. I recently bought another Partner press because the price was waaay too good to pass up.

BTW, I use the cheapie Lee "C" press for seating. It has great feel and I have also had zero problems with it.

I also use an arbor press and in line dies for the half dozen target rifles that I own