Pacific "C" press--head size specific?

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Pete Voss posted this 20 September 2010

I picked up an older Pacific C-press the other day--in fine shape but didn't notice until I got home that there is no provision for interchangeable shellholders. The ram is machined for 308 size heads so it's still useful for light duty in several calibers that I load, but I really had in mind using it for the 32-20 or maybe .222-.223 so I guess that is out of the question. Did they ever make available extra rams for different case head sizes in past years? It would be simple enough to change rams.

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lkydvl posted this 20 September 2010

I might have a couple lying around in my acquisitions stash. I'll look for them and get back to you.

Andrè

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RicinYakima posted this 21 September 2010

Yep, you can switch rams, as they were designed to do, or you can buy a universial ram from C&H/4D company.

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Pete Voss posted this 22 September 2010

Thanks, Ric--universal ram on the way from C&H/4D. Starline 32-20 brass is scarce right now--I have some on B.

Thanks, Ric--universal ram on the way from C&H/4D. Starline 32-20 brass is scarce right now--I have some on B.O. from Midway. Was able to find nickle plated brass at Graf's.

o

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Steel 13 posted this 25 September 2010

How much was that universal Ram ? I Have one of those old C-Presses with a 38 special ram, that I should get a ram for. That is unless some one here would like to buy it or trade it away from me. I was going to make a swaging press out it, decided against doing any swaging at this time, I barely have time to get the casting I want done finished.

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Pete Voss posted this 25 September 2010

Steel--the ram from CH/4D was $22 something. Almost what I paid for the press, so my “deal” doesn't look so good now, but the pretty blue-gray color looks nice next to RCBS green. Guess I need some Hornady or Lee red to complete the picture. Pete

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Steel 13 posted this 26 September 2010

I got this press I have in a lot from a estate sale, so I guess I paid about that much too. I guess $22 aint that bad, although it does have a rather short stroke and no compound linkage. Maybe better as a door stop.

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Duane Mellenbruch posted this 26 September 2010

A press like that should do fine with the Lee push through bullet sizer die.  Duane

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Pete Voss posted this 27 September 2010

Received the universal ram today and installed it--when I tried several shellholders in the ram they all were a rather loose fit. It was then that I figured out what the clip was for that was enclosed with the ram. It's kind of in the shape of a “G” fits in a groove at the head of the ram and holds the shellholders in place. Now I'm ready to load for the 32-20 as soon as I receive my dies, brass, and bullets.

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Steel 13 posted this 28 September 2010

Glad your happy with the press:shock: Pete, Ya want another for parts? $25 shipped to your door.

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Pete Voss posted this 28 September 2010

No thanks, Steel--I'm not a big volume reloader. I have two Rockchuckers, one of which is set up with the RCBS Piggyback conversion for my 38-357 loading and the other in which I installed the Hornady quick change bushing for my 308, '06, and 303 Brit. loading. Love the convenience of the Hornady bushing setup. Just wanted an extra press for the 32-20 and maybe 222 Rem.

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Chargar posted this 14 August 2011

I started reloading in 1959 with a Pacific Super C that used the solid caliber specific rams. When the snap in shell holders became standard, Pacific switched to a ram that used them. You could also buy this part to retro-fit the older presses.

Two years ago in a fit of nostalgia, I bought a black Pacific Super C on Ebay for 25 bucks including shipping. It came with the ram that used the snap in shell holders. It was cheap, because it had no handle.

I turned a handle out of a length of shot out 1917 Enfield barrel. BTW, the handles from the Redding turret presses fit and work just fine on the Pacific C. But,I like a handle with rifling in the middle. :-)

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