Any one use the RCBS-X dies for their AR15?

grubbylabs · November 16, 2012, 12:09 PM

I am thinking of getting the X- die small base for my new AR15 and I thought I would ask you all what you thought of them. So if you have tried them let me know what you think.

Thanks

Steve in PA · November 16, 2012, 08:29 PM

X-die for .223 and .30/06, neither is small base. No need for SB and yes, they work as designed.

NWPilgrim · November 19, 2012, 04:36 AM

Agree with Steve. I am only up to about four reloads per case using the XDie but cases stay as set by the die.

I have no idea why the instructions say to trim to 0.020" less than max length as that is usually 0.010" less than normal trim to length. You adjust the Xdie to match the trim length so it should not matter what length that is.

I initially trimmed to 1.740" but after a while saw no need and now trim to 1.750" and readjusted the Xdie to match.

Do a web search and you will find a couple of articles where guys did extensive testing and gave up after 20 reloads with no sign of case failure.

I also use Xdies for .308 and .30-06. Shoot in AR15s, Garands, and PTR91 no issues.

Whisper 300 · November 20, 2012, 08:02 PM

Use my X-Die in a 308 DPMS.

Up to 5th reloading and no lengthening yet.

No need to use small base for me either.

Gary

mohr308 · November 20, 2012, 08:15 PM

I use the small base dies along with the Wilson case gage, I've reloaded some about 4 times with very little trimming. I also use the Lee trim length gage.

bbqncigars · November 23, 2012, 01:51 PM

Use one to feed a custom match Garand. Well over ten reloads per case and no trimming or signs of brass defects yet.

varmit_hunter · November 24, 2012, 09:54 PM

I used one was told the same thing tried my full length die works as good so I have a x die setting on reloading table.

November 16, 2012, 12:09 PM	#1
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	Any one use the RCBS-X dies for their AR15? I am thinking of getting the X- die small base for my new AR15 and I thought I would ask you all what you thought of them. So if you have tried them let me know what you think. Thanks __________________ * (Swinging club) Whack! whack! whack! * Nope, the old nag's still dead . (Capt Charlie) Last edited by grubbylabs; November 16, 2012 at 02:26 PM.

November 16, 2012, 08:29 PM	#2
Steve in PA Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 1999 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 756	X-die for .223 and .30/06, neither is small base. No need for SB and yes, they work as designed. __________________ Steve

November 20, 2012, 08:15 PM	#5
mohr308 Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2012 Location: Western New York Posts: 466	I use the small base dies along with the Wilson case gage, I've reloaded some about 4 times with very little trimming. I also use the Lee trim length gage. __________________ Lock and load, the zombies (democrats) are coming (to take your guns)!

November 23, 2012, 01:51 PM	#6
bbqncigars Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 525	Use one to feed a custom match Garand. Well over ten reloads per case and no trimming or signs of brass defects yet. __________________ "Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most." A. Brilliant

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November 19, 2012, 04:36 AM	#3
NWPilgrim Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,346	Agree with Steve. I am only up to about four reloads per case using the XDie but cases stay as set by the die. I have no idea why the instructions say to trim to 0.020" less than max length as that is usually 0.010" less than normal trim to length. You adjust the Xdie to match the trim length so it should not matter what length that is. I initially trimmed to 1.740" but after a while saw no need and now trim to 1.750" and readjusted the Xdie to match. Do a web search and you will find a couple of articles where guys did extensive testing and gave up after 20 reloads with no sign of case failure. I also use Xdies for .308 and .30-06. Shoot in AR15s, Garands, and PTR91 no issues.

November 20, 2012, 08:02 PM	#4
Whisper 300 Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2006 Posts: 155	Use my X-Die in a 308 DPMS. Up to 5th reloading and no lengthening yet. No need to use small base for me either. Gary

November 24, 2012, 09:54 PM	#7
varmit_hunter Member Join Date: July 20, 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 17	I used one was told the same thing tried my full length die works as good so I have a x die setting on reloading table.