fieldwanderer Posted December 14, 2016 Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 I've been looking for new dies to suit a calibre change (.22-250 to .260rem) and came across an rcbs part that I think might save some cash but I could be wrong; It seemed to be the part inside the die that slides up as the case enters the die Are these changeable for use with a different cartridge? Anyone know where I'm likely to find one, if I'm right (I can't remember where I saw it!)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter pb Posted December 25, 2016 Report Share Posted December 25, 2016 I think your describing the competition seater dies with the little window that you drop the bullet into before completing the upward stroke on the press. As far as I am aware these are calibre specific and bought as a set. I find a good chamfer on the inside of the case with boat tailed bullets I can load these no problem, but the appeal of the simplicity of just dropping a bullet in had its appeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodlander Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 I use the RCBS comp dies and for ease of use and accurate bullet seating,I think they're worth the extra. I have always thought it would be a great idea if they could be used for multiple calibres,but I don't think that is the case. Please let me know if you find out otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted December 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Thanks for the replies, I can't for the life of me think where I saw it. I'll have another look around when I get a chance though. I don't mind buying a new set really, I just don't want to spend needlessly Do any of the higher end seating dies have a similar window though? I'll be keeping the rifle for a while so may be interested in pushing the boat out a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldwanderer Posted January 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 I use the RCBS comp dies and for ease of use and accurate bullet seating,I think they're worth the extra. I have always thought it would be a great idea if they could be used for multiple calibres,but I don't think that is the case. Please let me know if you find out otherwise. This is the part I was referring to but I don't know if it would work how I hoped or not and they don't have the 6.5mm I'd need.http://www.cheshiregunroom.com/rcbs-competition-dies-bullet-guide.html I've since bought a set of redding dies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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