RCBS Carbide Pistol 3-Die Set includes a carbide sizer die which eliminates the need for case lubrication and cleaning of cases before use. Also includes an expander die for expanding and belling case mouths and a seater die with profile or taper crimp.
Number of ratings: 7
From brownells.com: 7
Average rating: 4.4
Nice die set(01/09/2010)
This 3 piece die set is solid and well made. Carbide dies are not as strong as steel, but you don't need to lube the cases. Bit of a trade off. The case is solid and keeps the dies safe when not in use.
My Recommendation for Beginners(18/12/2011)
I always recommend the RCBS 3 Die Carbide set to those starting out in reloading. They do the job extremely well for a great price. The Lee set is also very nice, but I don't like the lock rings and recommend this one over it for that reason. At the same time I also recommend something like the Redding competition seating die (or Forster Ultra for a rifle) and take the plug out of the set to use as a separate crimp die.
Brownells doesn't play games !(06/03/2013)
With all the insanity of the last four months( world ending, weapons prices and goverment mass buying of ammo) Brownells has not raised thier prices and are still able to deliver product where their competitores have failed. Looking for 40 S&W reloading dies was getting me nowhere . When I was talking to my brother on the phone he assumed that I'd tried Brownells, the silence on my end must have spoken loudly. At 55 yrs old my older brother still calls me dummy. I'm not waiting for the dies to get here to right this review , I know they'll be right.
perfect die set(06/10/2011)
I'm using several RCBS die sets, for handgun and rifle. This carbide set is easy to install, adjust and use. I lube every case, but it isn't necessary. The produced cartridges are very consistent in overall length, with the preferred crimp. With this set you can make the best ammo for your handgun.
My Recommendation for Beginners(18/12/2011)
I always recommend the RCBS 3 Die Carbide set to those starting out in reloading. They do the job extremely well for a great price. The Lee set is also very nice, but I don't like the lock rings and recommend this one over it for that reason. At the same time I also recommend something like the Redding competition seating die (or Forster Ultra for a rifle) and take the plug out of the set to use as a separate crimp die.
Good Dies(04/05/2012)
This was the first die set I ever bought. Been using them for years without a hitch.
Will not work for 9mm Luger(18/07/2015)
Excellent Dies for the price. Only down side is the seater plugs provided don't work for 9mm Luger bullets. It begs the question, why would you provide seater plugs that wont work on Luger bullets in a Luger die set?
After research and contacting RCBS, they will sell you plugs that work or make you plugs for $17.95 a set. The plugs provided work for 9x18, .380, 38 special, .357 mag, .32 auto and any other .356'ish bullet WITHOUT a sharp point such as 9mm Luger has. If you use the plugs provided they will seat your bullet crooked and flatten the tip. I would not try to fire a round in this condition.
Product no.: 749010546 RCBS 3-DIE CARBIDE TAPER CRIMP SET, 40 S-W/10 AUTO Mfr Part: 22115076683221155 RCBS Carbide Pistol 3-Die Set includes a carbide sizer die which eliminates the need for case lubrication and cleaning of cases before use. Also includes an expander die for expanding and belling case mouths and a seater die with profile or taper crimp.
Product no.: 749010544 RCBS 3-DIE CARBIDE TAPER CRIMP SET, 357 MAG/38 SPECIAL Mfr Part: 18215076683182159 RCBS Carbide Pistol 3-Die Set includes a carbide sizer die which eliminates the need for case lubrication and cleaning of cases before use. Also includes an expander die for expanding and belling case mouths and a seater die with profile or taper crimp.
Product no.: 749010547 RCBS 3-DIE CARBIDE TAPER CRIMP SET, 45 ACP Mfr Part: 18915076683189158 RCBS Carbide Pistol 3-Die Set includes a carbide sizer die which eliminates the need for case lubrication and cleaning of cases before use. Also includes an expander die for expanding and belling case mouths and a seater die with profile or taper crimp.
Product no.: 749010545 RCBS 3-DIE CARBIDE TAPER CRIMP SET, 380 AUTO Mfr Part: 20415076683204158 RCBS Carbide Pistol 3-Die Set includes a carbide sizer die which eliminates the need for case lubrication and cleaning of cases before use. Also includes an expander die for expanding and belling case mouths and a seater die with profile or taper crimp.
RCBS Carbide Pistol 3-Die Set includes a carbide sizer die which eliminates the need for case lubrication and cleaning of cases before use. Also includes an expander die for expanding and belling case mouths and a seater die with profile or taper crimp.
Number of ratings: 7
From brownells.com: 7
Average rating: 4.4
Nice die set(01/09/2010)
This 3 piece die set is solid and well made. Carbide dies are not as strong as steel, but you don't need to lube the cases. Bit of a trade off. The case is solid and keeps the dies safe when not in use.
My Recommendation for Beginners(18/12/2011)
I always recommend the RCBS 3 Die Carbide set to those starting out in reloading. They do the job extremely well for a great price. The Lee set is also very nice, but I don't like the lock rings and recommend this one over it for that reason. At the same time I also recommend something like the Redding competition seating die (or Forster Ultra for a rifle) and take the plug out of the set to use as a separate crimp die.
Brownells doesn't play games !(06/03/2013)
With all the insanity of the last four months( world ending, weapons prices and goverment mass buying of ammo) Brownells has not raised thier prices and are still able to deliver product where their competitores have failed. Looking for 40 S&W reloading dies was getting me nowhere . When I was talking to my brother on the phone he assumed that I'd tried Brownells, the silence on my end must have spoken loudly. At 55 yrs old my older brother still calls me dummy. I'm not waiting for the dies to get here to right this review , I know they'll be right.
perfect die set(06/10/2011)
I'm using several RCBS die sets, for handgun and rifle. This carbide set is easy to install, adjust and use. I lube every case, but it isn't necessary. The produced cartridges are very consistent in overall length, with the preferred crimp. With this set you can make the best ammo for your handgun.
My Recommendation for Beginners(18/12/2011)
I always recommend the RCBS 3 Die Carbide set to those starting out in reloading. They do the job extremely well for a great price. The Lee set is also very nice, but I don't like the lock rings and recommend this one over it for that reason. At the same time I also recommend something like the Redding competition seating die (or Forster Ultra for a rifle) and take the plug out of the set to use as a separate crimp die.
Good Dies(04/05/2012)
This was the first die set I ever bought. Been using them for years without a hitch.
Will not work for 9mm Luger(18/07/2015)
Excellent Dies for the price. Only down side is the seater plugs provided don't work for 9mm Luger bullets. It begs the question, why would you provide seater plugs that wont work on Luger bullets in a Luger die set?
After research and contacting RCBS, they will sell you plugs that work or make you plugs for $17.95 a set. The plugs provided work for 9x18, .380, 38 special, .357 mag, .32 auto and any other .356'ish bullet WITHOUT a sharp point such as 9mm Luger has. If you use the plugs provided they will seat your bullet crooked and flatten the tip. I would not try to fire a round in this condition.