RCBS Pro Chucker 7 Shell Plate - #2

The RCBS Pro Chucker 7 Shell Plate #2 is a precision-engineered indexing component designed to configure the RCBS Pro Chucker 7 Auto Index Progressive reloading press for specific cartridge families. This shell plate establishes the critical mechanical relationship between the cartridge case and the press's turret, ensuring accurate case positioning through each reloading station during the progressive loading cycle.

Shell plate selection is determined by cartridge head size and configuration. The #2 specification serves a defined range of centerfire rifle and pistol cartridges, enabling proper indexing and powder charge delivery across the press's multiple stations. Correct shell plate installation is fundamental to achieving consistency in case length, powder charge, and primer seating—variables that directly affect accuracy and safety in handloaded ammunition. RCBS manufactures these plates to exacting tolerances, ensuring repeatable positioning across production runs.

Reloaders configuring a Pro Chucker 7 press for cartridges within the #2 shell plate's specification range will require this component for proper press setup. Maintaining accurate spare or backup shell plates is standard practice among serious handloaders, as incorrect plate selection compromises both functionality and safety. This part works in conjunction with the Pro Chucker 7's auto-indexing mechanism and is compatible with the Pro Chucker 5 press when that platform requires #2 cartridge support.

RCBS Progressive press platforms are widely recognized in the handloading community for delivering consistent multi-stage automation. Shell plate compatibility is essential to maintaining system integrity; using the correct plate for your cartridge specification is non-negotiable for reliable performance and ammunition quality control.