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The Summit has always been the press that makes people do a double take at the bench, and this Freedom Camo edition takes that a step further. Built to mark the tenth anniversary of RCBS's top-of-bench design, only 1,000 of these red, white and blue units were produced, each carrying a Freedom Camo die plate and the short handle. It works exactly like the classic green Summit under the paint, so you're getting proven engineering dressed up in something that stands out in a room full of green and black gear.
What sets this press apart is the way it runs. Instead of raising the case up into the die like a traditional single stage, the Summit keeps the case stationary on the base and brings the die straight down to it. That C-frame design mounts anywhere on your bench because there's no linkage hanging below, and the wide 4.5-inch operating window gives you clear, full-frontal access to your cases with nothing in the way of your hands. The stationary shell holder also makes it easy to eyeball your powder charges before seating a bullet, which is a nice safeguard against a double charge slipping through.
The heart of it is a massive 2-inch diameter solid steel ram polished to a mirror finish, paired with a cast iron frame and all-steel linkage. The offset ram and die holder are precision fit for excellent concentricity, and because the ram sits away from decapping debris, it stays clean and keeps cycling smoothly with less upkeep. Compound leverage handles full-length sizing without a fight, and a zerk fitting lets you lube it up with your favorite grease.
The press accepts standard 7/8-14 threaded dies for the vast majority of cartridges, and it takes 1-1/4-12 dies with the reducing bushing removed. The completely ambidextrous layout means righties and lefties can both set it up to suit their workflow. It's a precision-focused single stage, so it shines for case prep, sizing, decapping and bullet seating rather than high-volume progressive work. Made in the USA and backed by RCBS's long reputation, this is one that'll live on your bench for the long haul, and the collectible finish doesn't hurt either.
On a standard press the case rides up into the die, but the Summit keeps the case stationary on the base and lowers the die down onto it. That top-of-bench C-frame design gives you a clear 4.5-inch window and full-frontal access with nothing blocking your hands. Many reloaders find it improves visibility and control during seating and case prep.
It accepts standard 7/8-14 threaded dies, which covers the large majority of rifle and pistol cartridges out there. It also takes larger 1-1/4-12 dies once you remove the reducing bushing. RCBS also offers an arbor-style adapter for those who want to run non-threaded competition dies.
The Summit is designed as a precision press for sizing, decapping and bullet seating rather than priming. Most owners handle priming with a dedicated hand primer or bench-mounted priming tool, which is common practice for precision handloaders anyway. That workflow tends to give more consistent primer seating depth than doing it on the press.
This is a limited 10th anniversary edition of the Summit, with only 1,000 produced in the red, white and blue Freedom Camo finish. It carries a Freedom Camo die plate and ships with the short handle, and it functions identically to the standard green Summit. It's a collectible piece that's still a fully capable working press.
| UPC | 604544694833 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 9295 |
| Shipping Weight | 20.45 |
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