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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: BIGINNER on February 08, 2013, 09:43:48 AM

Title: can i interchange reloading dies?
Post by: BIGINNER on February 08, 2013, 09:43:48 AM: I HAVE AND RCBS PRESS. WAS WONDERING IF I CAN USE DIFFERENT BRAND DIES ON THE RCBS PRESS?
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Post by: chrisb on February 08, 2013, 09:53:20 AM: As far as i know dies and presses all use the same thread size/pitch so you can do this. I've been told different about Dillon but cannot verify that as a fact.
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Post by: lostbackpacker on February 08, 2013, 10:00:09 AM: i think the only ones that arent interc hangeable are the dillon 550 dies. but yes, all others should interchange just fine
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Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 08, 2013, 10:07:53 AM: Quote from: BIGINNER on February 08, 2013, 09:43:48 AM
I HAVE AND RCBS PRESS. WAS WONDERING IF I CAN USE DIFFERENT BRAND DIES ON THE RCBS PRESS?

Yes. most dies use a standard 7/8"x14 thread. Lee, Lyman, Hornady, Redding dies all work. And for older dies that are a smaller thread, an adapter can be had. I even have an old set of Herters dies that are standard thread...
Title: Re: can i interchange reloading dies?
Post by: BIGINNER on February 08, 2013, 10:11:25 AM: WELL THATS GOOD NEWS FOR ME. :chuckle: THE RCBS DIES IM LOOKING FOR ARE EXPENSIVE COMPARED TO ANY OTHER BRAND. 9X18MM DIES
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Post by: splitshot on February 08, 2013, 11:12:32 AM: you might find reloading stuff on some of the different sites. mike w
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Post by: Cap.Silver on February 08, 2013, 11:17:48 AM: No problem using Lee in Hornady press :tup:
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Post by: splitshot on February 08, 2013, 11:18:49 AM: go to 24hourcampfire. a bunch of reloading stuff on it. mike w
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Post by: CP on February 08, 2013, 11:34:07 AM: Quote from: BIGINNER on February 08, 2013, 10:11:25 AM
WELL THATS GOOD NEWS FOR ME. :chuckle: THE RCBS DIES IM LOOKING FOR ARE EXPENSIVE COMPARED TO ANY OTHER BRAND. 9X18MM DIES

You get what you pay.
Title: Re: can i interchange reloading dies?
Post by: BIGINNER on February 08, 2013, 12:06:44 PM: Quote from: CP on February 08, 2013, 11:34:07 AM
Quote from: BIGINNER on February 08, 2013, 10:11:25 AM
WELL THATS GOOD NEWS FOR ME. :chuckle: THE RCBS DIES IM LOOKING FOR ARE EXPENSIVE COMPARED TO ANY OTHER BRAND. 9X18MM DIES

You get what you pay.

I know,.. but how bad are lee or hornady dies? I mean either I pay $80 for rcbs or $40- for lea or hornady.
in what ways would they be bad compared to an rcbs die?

I am new to reloading. a friend of mine gave me an rcbs press, powder dispenser, and case trimmer. and I am always broke so I want to keep it as cheap as possible.
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Post by: thinkingman on February 08, 2013, 12:13:48 PM: Lee equpment is not your limiting factor in turning out quality handloads.

Lee dies work just fine and for a long time.
In fact, their 45ACP carbide factory crimp die is the must-have.
I don't know why people rag on Lee.....
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Post by: Slenk on February 08, 2013, 12:15:34 PM: Buy the RCBS dies they are guaranteed for the rest of your life and your kid's also.
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Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 08, 2013, 12:22:32 PM: My latest Natchez Shooters flyer has RCBS Carbide 9x18 dies for $71.99, or Hornady 9x18 dies for $39.99. With the carbide dies, you won't have to lube the cases to resize them. (except for nickel-plated brass.) The Hornady dies are a good value, especially with their bullet guide sleeve that saves pinched fingers. Unless you are going to do a LOT of reloading in that caliber, I would go with the Hornady dies. That being said-- my .380, 9mm, .40, and .45 dies are RCBS Carbide.