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RCBS JR3
FEENIX
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I got this one for $40. I've seen them online for $25 but would have paid the difference in shipping (11 lbs on my bathroom scale). This is pretty heavy and built like a tank and perfect for my intended purpose: hydraulic form dies.
Considering it was build in the 1977, it's in pretty good shape and perfect working order. Very impressed thus far.
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Ya got the "right" color green...the older stuff is better than the new stuff...and at $40 ya did good. have fun
I thought so too ... will do, thanks!
I used a Jr. from 1964 thru 2010 for all sizes up to .375 H&H. However, I think it's not as powerful for brass forming if you are doing large rifle cases and would recommend the Redding Big Boss or RCBS Rock Chucker. I went to the Redding because of reforming brass, while it can be done with the Jr. it was a pain.
FEENIX: I was under the impression that hydrolic dies required "press pressure" for the liquid. After reading your response I looked up the "hammer method", so the press should be just fine for that type die. Always glad to learn something new since I've never used that method.
Best of luck, great little machine.
It's a very good press [^]
Price is right (I generally sell used one's from $35-50, in not as good of condition as yours).
I used a Jr. from 1964 thru 2010 for all sizes up to .375 H&H. However, I think it's not as powerful for brass forming if you are doing large rifle cases and would recommend the Redding Big Boss or RCBS Rock Chucker. I went to the Redding because of reforming brass, while it can be done with the Jr. it was a pain.
Best of luck, great little machine.
As noted above, it will be used with hydraulic forming dies.
Cheers!
It works like a charm!
Price is right (I generally sell used one's from $35-50, in not as good of condition as yours).
I used a Jr. from 1964 thru 2010 for all sizes up to .375 H&H. However, I think it's not as powerful for brass forming if you are doing large rifle cases and would recommend the Redding Big Boss or RCBS Rock Chucker. I went to the Redding because of reforming brass, while it can be done with the Jr. it was a pain.
FEENIX: I was under the impression that hydrolic dies required "press pressure" for the liquid. After reading your response I looked up the "hammer method", so the press should be just fine for that type die. Always glad to learn something new since I've never used that method.
Best of luck, great little machine.
Aye Sir! I'm having a Whidden die made >>>
This guy went the extra mile...
I'd never heard of hydraulic forming until this thread. Pretty cool!
This guy went the extra mile...
Yep. it's amazing what is out there these days.
Not a big fan of the cream of wheat method. With my .270 AI, I developed accuracy load for .270 Win and .270 AI.