COMPETITION DIES PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY Reloading is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby that is easily conducted with safety. But carelessness or negligence can make reloading hazardous. This product has been designed from the beginning with the user‘s safety in mind. As with any reloading operation, some safety rules must be followed. By observing these few rules, the chance of hazardous occurrence causing damage or injury becomes extremely remote. GENERAL • • • • Use the reloading equipment as the manufacturer recommends.
• • • • • • • • • • • Never attempt to seat or reseat a primer in a loaded round. Store primers and powder beyond the reach of children and away from heat, dampness, open flames and electrical equipment. DO NOT use primers of unknown identity. Scrap unknown primers in accordance with applicable regulations. Keep primers in original factory container until ready to use. Return unused primers to the same factory packaging for safety and to preserve their identity. DO NOT store primers in bulk.
INTRODUCTION RCBS Competition Dies are manufactured for the most demanding competitive marksmen and precision shooters. They offer features not available on standard RCBS reloading dies. First, the Sizer Die has its expander ball in the middle of the decapping rod for extra leverage. This makes for smooth and effortless neck expansion. This die is machined to the tightest tolerances to yield maximum concentricity between the die neck and body.
After adjusting the die, tighten this setscrew to hold the proper setting. A label is provided with each die box for recording your favorite loads. tion by lightly tightening the setscrew. The die will then hold the proper setting and may be reused in the same press without readjustment. Competition Die Sets are furnished with a n e x t e n d e d s h e l l h o l d e r where needed for reloading short cases. The competition extended shell holder is only used with the competition seater die.
CUSTOMER SERVICE All RCBS Dies are carefully checked and thoroughly inspected before shipping. Each die will reload fired cases from any standard chamber of the caliber stamped on the die. Should the die perform unsatisfactorily, call or write to RCBS, explaining the problem in detail. Be sure to mention the caliber of dies and the year of manufacture. In most cases we can help you overcome the problem without the inconvenience and expense of returning the dies.
Before cleaning the vent hole, unscrew the expander-decap assembly from the die. Use a straightened paper clip to clean the vent hole. with factory polishing compound. This compound will scratch and dent cases unless it is removed. Unscrew the Expander-Decapping Assembly from the die. Insert a needle, straightened paper clip or similar object into the vent hole. This will push the compound into the die body and can be removed by cleaning the inside of each die using a patch saturated with Outers Solvent.
PREPARING THE CASES Clean and inspect cases before lubricating and sizing. Discard any cases with indications of a split neck or partial head separation. Check cases for the correct overall length and trim if necessary. If bullets are to be crimped, it is imperative that cases be trimmed to the same overall length. Trimmed case mouths should be deburred and lightly chamferred inside and out with an RCBS Deburring Tool. Lightly chamfer the case mouth with an RCBS Deburring Tool.
Adjust the sizer die in the press to properly size the case. FULL LENGTH RESIZING Screw the Competition Sizer Die into the reloading press until the sizer die touches the standard shell holder with the ram at the top of the stroke. Lower the ram and set the die 1/8 to 1/4 turn further down so the press cams over center. Set the large lock ring and tighten the setscrew with a setscrew wrench. The end of the decapping pin holder must be at least 3/16" above the bottom of the die.
Each graduation on the seater die is .001". Turn the thimble clockwise to adjust the seating depth. guide. Insert the bullet, base first, into the bullet guide and complete the bullet seating operation. Turn the thimble clockwise until the bullet is seated to the COMPETITION DIE PARTS LIST Caliber .22 Hornet .222 Remington .223 Remington .22-250 (.22 Varminter) .243 Winchester 6.5mm x 55 Swedish Mauser .270 Winchester 7mm-08 Remington 7mm Remington Magnum 7mm x 64 Brenneke 7.5mm Schmidt-Rubin .
Place a bullet in the “window” of the seater die. proper depth. Record the thimble setting in your reloading records to reduce set up time the next time the same bullet is loaded.
PRECISIONEERED ® RELOADING EQUIPMENT We think that we make the very best reloading equipment in the world. If you agree, please tell your friends. If you disagree, tell us - we want to do something about it! Customer Service 1-800-533-5000 (US or Canada) or 530-533-5191 Hours: Monday - Thursday, 6:30am - 3:00pm (hours may vary) e-mail: rcbs.tech@atk.com • www.rcbs.com RCBS • 605 Oro Dam Blvd.
