RCBS Taper-C Seat Die

Ben_Snow · November 17, 2017, 05:34 PM

Quick Question

Just switched to reloading 45 ACP. Was waiting on my last die to arrive, an RCBS Taper Crimp Die, to complete the set.

When i arrives I realized I made an error in ordering - Its the RCBS 18962 Taper/C Seater die combo.

I always seat and crimp in two stages, and already have a Match grade seatign die already purchased and mounted. The cost of the RCBS die was pretty cheap and dont want to return and wait another days for a replacement. Is it possible to simply remove the Bullet Seater Stem and use it solely as a Taper Crimp Die? It would be a bit more work adjusting it with the locknut, but at least I could get reloading for now until I get a permanent replacement. Thanks

DaleA · November 17, 2017, 05:54 PM

Seating and crimping in a single step is a topic that really brings out some opinions. (I do seat and crimp my .45 ACP in a single step, been doing it for a long, long time and won't change.)

That said, I see no reason at all that you can't remove the seater and then have the RCBS die just put the taper crimp on your round. Should work fine.

(Now if I were you I'd wait for someone else to chime in and either backup what I said or blow my opinion right out of the water.)

ShootistPRS · November 17, 2017, 06:03 PM

I'm with DaleA on this one. there is no reason you can't remove the seating stem and use it as a dedicated taper crimp die.

Ben_Snow · November 17, 2017, 08:14 PM

all...

Found an almost identical question on Calguns forum a few minutes ago, several RCBS aficionados verified that its fine as a standalone taper tie.

I might even put it to occasional use for seating since it comes with a separate stem just for SWC's ,something my pricey match die doesnt cover.
We can check this one off as "solved", and thanks for the responses.

Nick_C_S · November 17, 2017, 08:47 PM

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there is no reason you can't remove the seating stem and use it as a dedicated taper crimp die.

'xactly. I have several RCBS dies (including 45 ACP) in this configuration.

I know this is basically a closed topic. But I just wanted to reinforce it.

Load safe.

rg1 · November 17, 2017, 09:40 PM

I seat with my Hornady seater then taper crimp with my RCBS taper crimp seating die with the bullet seating stem removed. Works great.

mikld · November 18, 2017, 12:58 PM

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That said, I see no reason at all that you can't remove the seater and then have the RCBS die just put the taper crimp on your round. Should work fine

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Yep. Just like Dale states, I do this all the time...

November 17, 2017, 05:34 PM	#1
Ben_Snow Member Join Date: January 24, 2017 Location: Ten Strikes, AZ Posts: 98	RCBS Taper-C Seat Die Quick Question Just switched to reloading 45 ACP. Was waiting on my last die to arrive, an RCBS Taper Crimp Die, to complete the set. When i arrives I realized I made an error in ordering - Its the RCBS 18962 Taper/C Seater die combo. I always seat and crimp in two stages, and already have a Match grade seatign die already purchased and mounted. The cost of the RCBS die was pretty cheap and dont want to return and wait another days for a replacement. Is it possible to simply remove the Bullet Seater Stem and use it solely as a Taper Crimp Die? It would be a bit more work adjusting it with the locknut, but at least I could get reloading for now until I get a permanent replacement. Thanks __________________ ten strike girls don't give a holler - long as you give them a dollar

November 17, 2017, 08:14 PM	#4
Ben_Snow Member Join Date: January 24, 2017 Location: Ten Strikes, AZ Posts: 98	all... Found an almost identical question on Calguns forum a few minutes ago, several RCBS aficionados verified that its fine as a standalone taper tie. I might even put it to occasional use for seating since it comes with a separate stem just for SWC's ,something my pricey match die doesnt cover. We can check this one off as "solved", and thanks for the responses. __________________ ten strike girls don't give a holler - long as you give them a dollar

November 17, 2017, 05:54 PM	#2
DaleA Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,312	Seating and crimping in a single step is a topic that really brings out some opinions. (I do seat and crimp my .45 ACP in a single step, been doing it for a long, long time and won't change.) That said, I see no reason at all that you can't remove the seater and then have the RCBS die just put the taper crimp on your round. Should work fine. (Now if I were you I'd wait for someone else to chime in and either backup what I said or blow my opinion right out of the water.)

November 17, 2017, 06:03 PM	#3
ShootistPRS Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2017 Posts: 1,583	I'm with DaleA on this one. there is no reason you can't remove the seating stem and use it as a dedicated taper crimp die.

November 17, 2017, 09:40 PM	#6
rg1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2001 Posts: 1,125	I seat with my Hornady seater then taper crimp with my RCBS taper crimp seating die with the bullet seating stem removed. Works great.