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Getting into handloading can feel like you need a garage full of gear before you even seat your first bullet. The RCBS Partner Reloading Kit-2 cuts through that by putting the core essentials in one box. At the heart of it sits the Partner Press, a compact cast aluminum O-frame single-stage press that keeps things simple and keeps the weight down. With a 4-inch operating window and a 3.5-inch ram stroke, it gives you clear access to the case and a smooth, predictable feel on every pull of the handle. It threads standard 7/8-14 dies, so you can load whatever caliber you have dies for, from 9mm pistol to .223 and plenty of common rifle rounds.
Beyond the press, the kit rounds out with a 1,500-grain digital pocket scale for checking powder charges and the Speer #15 reloading manual, which is a genuinely useful reference packed with load data and step-by-step guidance for new loaders. You also get an accessory handle with primer pocket and case neck brushes, a powder funnel, a fold-up hex key set, a deburring tool, a case loading block, a primer tray, and a bottle of Case Slick spray lube. That covers case prep, charging, and seating without a second trip to the counter.
The die-cast aluminum frame is the reason this setup earns its keep as a portable rig. It's light enough to mount to a board and carry to the range for load development, or to set up as a dedicated station for depriming and bullet pulling if you already run a bigger press at home. The Partner also primes on the press thanks to its priming arm, and the spent primer collection system keeps your bench tidy. The handle sits in the center, so righties and lefties both run it comfortably.
Keep in mind the accessory base plate and the dies and shellholder for your caliber are sold separately, since those depend on exactly what you plan to load. Add those and you're ready to start turning out your own ammo.
Yes, it's one of the more approachable ways to get started. The kit bundles the press, scale, manual, and hand tools together, so you're not hunting down separate pieces before your first session. The Speer #15 manual included in the kit walks you through the fundamentals and provides load data to work from.
The Partner press accepts standard 7/8"-14 threaded dies, which is the common size used across the industry. That means you can load any caliber you have dies for, from pistol rounds to a range of rifle cartridges. Dies and a shellholder for your specific caliber are sold separately.
It covers the core tools for press setup, case prep, powder charging, and seating. You will still need to supply the dies and shellholder for your caliber, along with components like brass, primers, powder, and bullets. The accessory base plate is also not included with the kit.
It handles both. The Partner is capable of loading most standard calibers, including common rifle rounds like .223 along with pistol cartridges. Its compact aluminum frame also makes it a handy second press for depriming or load development at the range.
| UPC | 604544658071 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 87472 |
| Shipping Weight | 10.4 |
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