RCBS 2 Die Set / HELP!!!!

[ptrickamp222]

Originally Posted by postino

I've used the RCBS 2-die 30 Luger/30 Mauser sets with no problems for years...I even use them to form .223 Remington to 30 Luger/30 Mauser...

Dunno what to tell you...

I can get the dies working as best as they can, but still if I drop the bullet on its head it still seats a few thousands and still does not have that great looking crimp. It's all within specs but I still do not feel comfortable with it. I think the Lee die in station 4 will be the final crimp and answer. Even RCBS tech support mentioned using another die!!!!! Why even make and sell a product that does not work to crimp the bullet without moving........banging around in a box of ammo and in the clip the bullet is going to move inward let alone ramping in the barrel. Just would like the bullets to be in spec and not move......Thanks for all the input!!!!!

[ptrickamp222]

Lee crimping die on it's way......$22.60 delivered from Ebay. I will post on crimping

[ptrickamp222]

That's exactly what I did.........22.60 Ebay. Use station 3 for seating and put the Lee crimping die in #4 and set your crimp. Mine went almost all the way down till she finally got the right crimp. Works great!!!!! For 22.60 I did not even want to be on hold to wait to have RCB$ explain to me how it was going to work, Not worh the hassle. This setup works great. Bought a quik change kit for my 30 Cal so I do not have to go thru all the adjustments again. I have one for 45 ACP, 9mm and 30 Cal. luger. When I load the 30 Cal I just make sure I have enough clean brass and go to 9mm. Same shell plate and all. Different powder. Slap the 9mm quik change and off I go..........Best 22 bucks I ever spent.

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