RCBS Pro Chucker 5 Shell Plate - #18

The RCBS Pro Chucker 5 Shell Plate - #18 is an essential reloading component designed for serious handloaders and ammunition enthusiasts who demand precision and efficiency at the bench. This shell plate serves as the critical indexing component in RCBS Pro Chucker 5 progressive reloading presses, positioning cartridge cases with exact repeatability through each reloading station.

Whether you're loading high-volume pistol rounds or precision rifle ammunition, this shell plate ensures consistent case alignment and feed during the entire reloading cycle. The plate's engineering centers on precise die alignment and case retention during the progressive loading sequence. Manufactured to strict tolerances, the RCBS Pro Chucker 5 Shell Plate - #18 features a hardened steel construction that withstands thousands of reloading cycles without wear or dimensional drift.

Handloaders working with the Pro Chucker 5 platform will find this shell plate absolutely essential for their reloading operation; compatibility is specific to press model and case family, so verifying the correct plate number before purchase is critical. The #18 designation identifies this plate's specific case pocket geometry, engineered to securely grip and position cartridge cases of matching dimensions through each reloading station—from depriming through final crimping—while maintaining the exact vertical centering required for consistent bullet seating and powder charging.