RCBS pioneered and developed 3-Die Sets for straight-wall rifle and pistol cases. The Carbide Sizer Die sizes the case and de-primes (the carbide sizer ring eliminates the need to lubricate). The Expander Die expands the case to the proper diameter to accept the bullet, and it imparts case mouth flare/bell for bullet feeding. The Seater Die seats the bullet and taper crimps.
MAKE DIE ADJUSTMENTS EASIER
No more bashed knuckles or fumbling with adjustable wrenches – The Die Lock-Ring Wrench is a perfect compliment to RCBS dies.
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The most important link in the reloading process is quality dies. Quality dies give you the accuracy needed for a competitive advantage. For shooters who demand reloads equal to the quality of their guns, choose RCBS dies.
RCBS: PRECISIONEERED RELOADING
RCBS has dedicated itself to the craft of handloading ammunition since it was founded in 1943. RCBS is the leading manufacturer of reloading equipment for rifles and pistols. Reloading is an exact process with tight tolerances. It requires precision and skill to be done correctly. That’s why RCBS makes state-of-the-art products all are backed by RCBS’s industry-leading reputation.
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by James
With all the insanity of the last four months( world ending, weapons prices and goverment mass buying of ammo) Brownells has not raised thier prices and are still able to deliver product where their competitores have failed. Looking for 40 S&W reloading dies was getting me nowhere . When I was talking to my brother on the phone he assumed that I’d tried Brownells, the silence on my end must have spoken loudly. At 55 yrs old my older brother still calls me dummy. I’m not waiting for the dies to get here to right this review , I know they’ll be right.
by Krispies
I always recommend the RCBS 3 Die Carbide set to those starting out in reloading. They do the job extremely well for a great price. The Lee set is also very nice, but I don’t like the lock rings and recommend this one over it for that reason. At the same time I also recommend something like the Redding competition seating die (or Forster Ultra for a rifle) and take the plug out of the set to use as a separate crimp die.
by Dutch
I’m using several RCBS die sets, for handgun and rifle. This carbide set is easy to install, adjust and use. I lube every case, but it isn’t necessary. The produced cartridges are very consistent in overall length, with the preferred crimp. With this set you can make the best ammo for your handgun.
by Christopher
Who knows what Bobby from NC is talking about. I have owned this set and have successfully seated thousands of 9mm rounds with it. Great set!