Which die is missing?

[Garyson1311]

Hey guys so once again I found myself with a thirst for knowledge that can only be quenched by the information juggernaught that is Calguns.net!

lol

So I found a guy who says he has a set of RCBS carbide (supposedly) 9mm dies that he doesnt need. He said I could have em for 10 bucks and we are supposed to meet tonight. The only problem is that one of the dies are missing so I was hoping that you guys could help me answer a few questions:

1. If you look at the picture I am posting and see if you can tell which die is missing as I am not 100 percent sure?

2. If it makes sense and I go ahead and buy this 2/3 set with intent on buying the missing die, is it bad to use a different brand die to go with this set or should I just stick with RCBS?

Thanks so much in advance,
Gary

[alfred1222]

I see a expanding and a seating die, but no sizing decapping die. Maybe with a better picture it will be easier to see

[Garyson1311]

Oh okay, if thats what it is, would it be worth it to buy these even thought I have to buy that particular die?

[elx144]

That's a good deal even if you have to buy one more die.

[Garyson1311]

That makes me feel better. Is it okay to use a different brand die to go with it (like a LEE, etc) or does it need to be RCBS?

thanks for the responses, guys

[BigBronco]

Fine to mix die makes.

[Garyson1311]

Okay good to know. Thanks. So it looks like i'll need a sizing die

[M27]

1 those are really old dies. They have changed the lock ring styles since the production of those dies. that style lock ring is a little harder to use because they can be hard to grab with tools

2 RCBS carbide dies come in a gray box not green but that doesen't matter because the only carbide part is the sizeing die that that set doesen't have.

3 it seams to be missing the second seating stem.

[Garyson1311]

1 those are really old dies. They have changed the lock ring styles since the production of those dies. that style lock ring is a little harder to use because they can be hard to grab with tools

2 RCBS carbide dies come in a gray box not green but that doesen't matter because the only carbide part is the sizeing die that that set doesen't have.

3 it seams to be missing the second seating stem.

Interesting, now im wondering if I should buy them...

[M27]

A crimp die is about $14

If they are complete crap you can at least disassemble them and use the seating die as a seperate crimp die

Also assuming you arn't paying much in gas to get to the trade.

[M27]

Just read your PM.

Also. You may not be able to find a full set right now.

[Garyson1311]

Oh okay ya. Thanks. Yeah the guy is in town so its a 5 minute drive. For 10 bucks.. worth it?

[thomashoward]

sizing/decapping die is gone.That was the carbide one if there really was one. $10 is still good for what is left.Go on eBay and buy another set,then you will have spare parts

[Garyson1311]

If I tried to use these dies and am missing that 2nd seating stem, would the ones that rcbs manufactures now be compatable if this is an old die?

[Garyson1311]

Okay so I bought the dies and they are super old. From what I gather. One is a sizing die and the other is a seating die. That being said, I think I am missing a decapper/expanding die? From what I read, the really old dies were set up like this. What do you guys think I need to be able to use these suckers? I put up some pics to see what I have. I backed the internals out to give you guys a clear view. The first 2 are of one die and the other two are of the other. Thanks!ImageUploadedByTapatalk1363321177.492681.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1363321193.133238.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1363321205.523247.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1363321216.921651.jpg


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