"Vintage" RCBS Dies

Japatul · May 20, 2013, 02:47 PM

Hi, all-

I've ordered a Hornady Lock and Load press and now I'm looking for dies.

My brother in law has my old RCBS RockChucker along with the RCBS dies I used to use before I decided to get out of reloading (before deciding I was getting back in to reloading.)

Those dies are 30 years old, are carbide, and would fit most of my needs in terms of calibers .38/.357, .44, .45

I just found out he's not reloading anymore and I'm thinking about doing the unforgivable and asking for them back.

Will they work in my Lock n Load?

And are RCBS' dies from 30 years ago any different than what they are making now (better, perhaps?)

Best,

Chris

kostyanj · May 20, 2013, 03:13 PM

They will work just fine. They are standard size and should work on most presses.

chiefr · May 20, 2013, 05:35 PM

I have some RCBS dies that are at least 60 yrs old and they still work. All RCBS, HDY, & Lee dies have standard 7/8-14 threads. Exception would be 50BMG, 577-450 MH.

csmsss · May 20, 2013, 05:54 PM

Dunno about anyone else, but I find the Hornady bushings indispensable.

May 20, 2013, 02:47 PM	#1
Japatul Junior Member Join Date: April 29, 2013 Location: inSane Diego Posts: 4	"Vintage" RCBS Dies Hi, all- I've ordered a Hornady Lock and Load press and now I'm looking for dies. My brother in law has my old RCBS RockChucker along with the RCBS dies I used to use before I decided to get out of reloading (before deciding I was getting back in to reloading.) Those dies are 30 years old, are carbide, and would fit most of my needs in terms of calibers .38/.357, .44, .45 I just found out he's not reloading anymore and I'm thinking about doing the unforgivable and asking for them back. Will they work in my Lock n Load? And are RCBS' dies from 30 years ago any different than what they are making now (better, perhaps?) Best, Chris

May 20, 2013, 03:13 PM	#2
kostyanj Member Join Date: March 28, 2010 Posts: 52	Re: "Vintage" RCBS Dies They will work just fine. They are standard size and should work on most presses.

May 20, 2013, 05:35 PM	#3
chiefr Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: AR Posts: 1,401	I have some RCBS dies that are at least 60 yrs old and they still work. All RCBS, HDY, & Lee dies have standard 7/8-14 threads. Exception would be 50BMG, 577-450 MH.

May 20, 2013, 05:54 PM	#4
csmsss Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 3,078	Dunno about anyone else, but I find the Hornady bushings indispensable.