RCBS Dies Difference?

Art Eatman · January 3, 2002, 06:14 PM

I need a set of dies for a .22-250. Went over to MidwayUSA.

They show a set of RCBS "Reloader Special" dies at $17, and what's apparently a standard RCBS set at $6 off, or $21.

What's the difference between them? Anybody know?

Art

Cris · January 3, 2002, 08:54 PM

A few years ago, I purchased a set of .243 in the special die set and, at that time, they did not come packaged in a plastic box but rather in a throw-away package that looks to be a better package for selling than storing. Also, the best I remember, parts are not interchangable, but I could be wrong on this one. I sold the dies to someone who was frugal and said they could find a box to store them in.

444 · January 3, 2002, 10:55 PM

Art, I don't know the difference. If you are interested in them, I have a set I will sell you for $10 plus shipping. As far as I know, they are brand new and never used.

Reloader Special Dies
Our Reloader Special dies feature the essentials needed for loading ammunition that exceeds factory specifications. They're made with one-piece reamers and hardened for a lifetime of use. The result: superior accuracy and performance guaranteed for life. Even better -- they are affordably priced.

Non-slip, separate collet holds expander decapping unit in place, perfectly centered
Wrench flats / body knurling for easy adjustment
Steel hex lock rings with setscrews

Art Eatman · January 4, 2002, 09:37 AM

444, you have mail.

, Art

KP95DAO · January 4, 2002, 05:51 PM

It may just be the ones I have;but, the seating dies from the "special" dies are larger in their internal dimensions. I use them in making bullets so it's no big deal for me.

January 3, 2002, 06:14 PM	#1
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	RCBS Dies Difference? I need a set of dies for a .22-250. Went over to MidwayUSA. They show a set of RCBS "Reloader Special" dies at $17, and what's apparently a standard RCBS set at $6 off, or $21. What's the difference between them? Anybody know? Art

January 3, 2002, 10:55 PM	#3
444 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,968	Art, I don't know the difference. If you are interested in them, I have a set I will sell you for $10 plus shipping. As far as I know, they are brand new and never used. Reloader Special Dies Our Reloader Special dies feature the essentials needed for loading ammunition that exceeds factory specifications. They're made with one-piece reamers and hardened for a lifetime of use. The result: superior accuracy and performance guaranteed for life. Even better -- they are affordably priced. Non-slip, separate collet holds expander decapping unit in place, perfectly centered Wrench flats / body knurling for easy adjustment Steel hex lock rings with setscrews __________________ You know the rest. In the books you have read How the British Regulars fired and fled, How the farmers gave them ball for ball, From behind each fence and farmyard wall, Chasing the redcoats down the lane, Then crossing the fields to emerge again Under the trees at the turn of the road, And only pausing to fire and load.

January 3, 2002, 08:54 PM	#2
Cris Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2000 Location: Red River Valley Posts: 127	A few years ago, I purchased a set of .243 in the special die set and, at that time, they did not come packaged in a plastic box but rather in a throw-away package that looks to be a better package for selling than storing. Also, the best I remember, parts are not interchangable, but I could be wrong on this one. I sold the dies to someone who was frugal and said they could find a box to store them in.

January 4, 2002, 09:37 AM	#4
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	444, you have mail. , Art

January 4, 2002, 05:51 PM	#5
KP95DAO Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2000 Posts: 699	It may just be the ones I have;but, the seating dies from the "special" dies are larger in their internal dimensions. I use them in making bullets so it's no big deal for me.