RCBS
RCBS makes reloading presses, die sets, powder dispensers and case-prep tools for rifle and pistol handloaders. Fred Huntington founded the company in Oroville, California, in 1943, and RCBS still produces its equipment there. The name comes from his Rock Chuck Bullet Swage dies. Impact Guns carries the Rock Chucker Supreme and Summit presses, MatchMaster seating dies, ChargeMaster dispensers, Pro Chucker shell plates and the limited 1776 Edition die sets.
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RCBS 1776 Edition Die Sets
The RCBS 1776 Edition is a limited-run die set series marking America’s 250th anniversary. Each set is machined in the USA and packed in a wooden presentation box with RCBS heritage graphics. Full-length sizing sets cover 223 Remington (two-die), 308 Winchester and 30-06 Springfield. Three-die carbide taper crimp sets cover 9mm Luger and 45 ACP. A three-die roll crimp set covers 45-70 Government. RCBS positions the sets for display or regular bench use.
RCBS Reloading Presses: Rock Chucker, Summit, Partner and Pro Chucker
The Rock Chucker Supreme is a cast-iron single-stage press. It is also the core of the Rock Chucker Supreme Master Kit, which bundles the press with essential reloading tools. The Summit is a single-stage press that moves the die down onto a stationary case. The compact Partner press suits small benches and portable setups. For volume loading, the Pro Chucker 5 and Pro Chucker 7 are progressive presses with five and seven stations. Each cartridge uses a numbered shell plate matched to its case head.
RCBS Dies for Rifle and Pistol Cartridges
RCBS die sets handle sizing, expanding, seating and crimping for common rifle and pistol cartridges. Bottleneck rifle sets are usually two-die full-length sets. Straight-wall pistol sets typically use three dies with a carbide sizer, which sizes cases without case lube. For precision rifle work, MatchMaster Competition Seating Dies are listed for 223 Remington, 22 ARC, 6mm ARC, 6mm Creedmoor and 6.5 Creedmoor. Other MatchMaster seaters cover 25 Creedmoor, 243 Winchester, 6.5 PRC, 300 PRC, 308 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield and 300 Win Mag. Universal decapping dies remove spent primers from dirty brass before cleaning.
RCBS Powder Dispensers and Priming Tools
The ChargeMaster Supreme and ChargeMaster Link are electronic dispensers that weigh and trickle powder charges automatically. The Link version adds a Bluetooth connection to the RCBS app. The MatchMaster Powder Dispenser pairs with MatchMaster funnel kits and drop tubes for precision loaders. For priming, RCBS offers a Hand Priming Tool, a Universal Hand Priming Tool and an Auto Priming Tool. Auto primer feed combos and tubes fit the Rock Chucker press.
RCBS Case Prep and Bench Accessories
Uniform case length and clean primer pockets help produce consistent ammunition. The Trim Pro-2 case trim kit includes nine pilots. The MatchMaster Precision Power Case Trimmer uses a 3-way carbide cutter to trim, chamfer and deburr in one step. RCBS case lube, lube pads and dry neck lube prepare bottleneck cases for full-length sizing. Primer pocket brushes, a loading block that holds up to 50 cases and a rotary case/media separator round out the bench.
Choosing an RCBS Setup: Single-Stage or Progressive
A single-stage press performs one operation per handle stroke, so each step is easy to watch and check. That control suits new reloaders, precision rifle loads and small batches. A progressive press like the Pro Chucker moves cases through several stations at once. Once every station is filled, each stroke completes a round, which suits high-volume pistol loading. Many reloaders keep a single-stage press for rifle work alongside a progressive for pistol practice ammunition.
Frequently Asked Questions: RCBS
What does RCBS stand for?
RCBS stands for Rock Chuck Bullet Swage. Fred Huntington made those dies to form bullet jackets for varmint shooting, and the name was later shortened to RCBS.
Where is RCBS equipment made?
RCBS was founded in Oroville, California, in 1943, and the company states it still produces its equipment there. The 1776 Edition die sets are machined in the USA.
Which cartridges do the RCBS 1776 Edition die sets cover?
There are six. Full-length sets cover 223 Remington, 308 Winchester and 30-06 Springfield. Carbide taper crimp sets cover 9mm Luger and 45 ACP, and a roll crimp set covers 45-70 Government.
Do Pro Chucker shell plates fit every cartridge?
No. Each Pro Chucker shell plate is numbered for a group of case heads, and Pro Chucker 5 and Pro Chucker 7 plates are separate parts. Check the RCBS shell plate chart for the cartridge before ordering.
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