What is it?

[suppo]

Got a bunch of reloading tools and equipment in a box lot a while back. Finally getting to what all I got. ID'd just about everything but this widget. It is marked RCBS, but after looking all over the website, I'm stumped. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Raven]

Neck expander?

 

[suppo]

I don't think so. It has no holes or threads of any kind and there is no taper. I appreciate the input tho, thanks.

 

[Raven]

Wouldn't need threads if it's a hand tool

 

[.22 cents]

looks like a berdan depriming tool but its short. pistol?

 

[suppo]

Thanks, I'll follow that lead, but I have no idea what the use is or type of weapon.

 

[.22 cents]

Im not sure if its it but there are berdan depriming tools that you place a spent case over and they have another handle like a can opener that pops the primer out. Others use a piston and water pressure to pop it out. This looks like part of the can opener type but its shorter Just guessing its for pistol cartridges.

 

[suppo]

sure looks close. I'll do a little research based on this. thanks

 

[Bowhntr6pt]

RCBS as you may know has excellent CS. I'm sure if you contact them the mystery will be solved rather quickly.

It's obviously a hand too of some sorts. Seeing as it has no cutting surface, that I can see, I'd rule out anything like a primer pocket reamer or case trimmer.

Interesting... looking forward to the answer.

 

[suppo]

It turns out the widget is the handle that loosens and/or tightens the shell holder on the Big Max press I got in the box lot. I got that answer off another forum. I tried it and it fit like a glove. I did send the pic to RCBS CS and I expect they will confirm. I will let you know. Thanks for your input!

 

[suppo]

RCBS confirmed the widget is the tool for the Big Max. Thanks to all for helping to narrow it narrow it down!!