RCBS 9mm TC seater FAR ?

2rott · January 4, 2013, 09:33 AM

RCBS carries two 9mm taper crimp / seater dies. One has the letters FAR at the end & lists for $14 more. Anyone know the difference between them?

**Unclenick** · January 4, 2013, 11:48 AM

9 mm F.A.R. (Fast, Accurate, Reliable) is a different cartridge from 9mm Luger. It has a longer case and COL that is slightly longer than the .38 Super. The 9 mm F.A.R. case is almost two tenths of an inch longer than the 9 mm Luger case, which is why the crimp die has to be about that much longer inside.

2rott · January 4, 2013, 12:33 PM

Thanks Unclenick, I just got off the phone with RCBS & after 5 mins. research they told me the 2 dies were different but they didn't know why.

January 4, 2013, 09:33 AM	#1
2rott Member Join Date: December 11, 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 96	RCBS 9mm TC seater FAR ? RCBS carries two 9mm taper crimp / seater dies. One has the letters FAR at the end & lists for $14 more. Anyone know the difference between them?

January 4, 2013, 11:48 AM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	9 mm F.A.R. (Fast, Accurate, Reliable) is a different cartridge from 9mm Luger. It has a longer case and COL that is slightly longer than the .38 Super. The 9 mm F.A.R. case is almost two tenths of an inch longer than the 9 mm Luger case, which is why the crimp die has to be about that much longer inside. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

January 4, 2013, 12:33 PM	#3
2rott Member Join Date: December 11, 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 96	Thanks Unclenick, I just got off the phone with RCBS & after 5 mins. research they told me the 2 dies were different but they didn't know why.