17/223 Rcbs Dies

PAHOGHUNTER · March 10, 2008, 06:44 PM

I just saw a set of vintage 17/223 RCBS DIES. I believe this was for the H&R MODEL 317 ULTRA WILDCAT? Probably made late 60's early 70's. I wonder what they might be worth?

wncchester · March 11, 2008, 08:13 AM

Worth about $25.

PAHOGHUNTER · March 11, 2008, 12:25 PM

I'm not sure where you got your info but one just sold on EBAY 3/10/08 for $51.50

**Unclenick** · March 11, 2008, 12:59 PM

eBay prices are what some people will pay when the excitement of bidding comes over them, not necessarily what they are worth to a knowledgeable shooter. That's one of the great things about eBay for a seller. You see things there all the time that sell for more, used, than you can get them for new.

Figure you have to consider what it would cost to get a custom set made today that are new? About $170 from Lee, with the tooling setup charge. I have no idea what RCBS or Redding are charging these days? You might ask them and figure out what to ask from that information? You might even get more than $51.50 in the right venue? You might not. If someone doesn't already own the rifle, they will be looking at chambering and other expenses that exceed what the loading dies cost, just to have a use for them.

wncchester · March 11, 2008, 07:13 PM

Strongly agree with Nick. Ebay is no serious guide for the value of anything. I've seen well used Rock Chuckers go for around $175 while new ones cam be had for around $100. Other examples of price/value ignorace abound on ebay.

The market value of a used set of common dies in excellant condition tends to be about $25, tops. New ones can be had for only a little more than that.

March 10, 2008, 06:44 PM	#1
PAHOGHUNTER Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2004 Location: southern pa Posts: 199	17/223 Rcbs Dies I just saw a set of vintage 17/223 RCBS DIES. I believe this was for the H&R MODEL 317 ULTRA WILDCAT? Probably made late 60's early 70's. I wonder what they might be worth?

March 11, 2008, 12:25 PM	#3
PAHOGHUNTER Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2004 Location: southern pa Posts: 199	Worth I'm not sure where you got your info but one just sold on EBAY 3/10/08 for $51.50

March 11, 2008, 12:59 PM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,061	eBay prices are what some people will pay when the excitement of bidding comes over them, not necessarily what they are worth to a knowledgeable shooter. That's one of the great things about eBay for a seller. You see things there all the time that sell for more, used, than you can get them for new. Figure you have to consider what it would cost to get a custom set made today that are new? About $170 from Lee, with the tooling setup charge. I have no idea what RCBS or Redding are charging these days? You might ask them and figure out what to ask from that information? You might even get more than $51.50 in the right venue? You might not. If someone doesn't already own the rifle, they will be looking at chambering and other expenses that exceed what the loading dies cost, just to have a use for them. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

March 11, 2008, 08:13 AM	#2
wncchester Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2002 Posts: 2,832	Worth about $25.

March 11, 2008, 07:13 PM	#5
wncchester Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2002 Posts: 2,832	Strongly agree with Nick. Ebay is no serious guide for the value of anything. I've seen well used Rock Chuckers go for around $175 while new ones cam be had for around $100. Other examples of price/value ignorace abound on ebay. The market value of a used set of common dies in excellant condition tends to be about $25, tops. New ones can be had for only a little more than that.