X-Die Help

[mdslammer]

Hi Guys,

I've been hearing about the RCBS X-Die for my .308. Anyone here
use them? How do they differ from the standard FL Resizing Die?
Pro's/Con's? Any other info?
Which set should I consider?

Thanks.

Mark

 

[427Cobra]

Re: X-Die Help

Over working brass(cold working brass makes it harder) can't be a good thing in the long run or long range, seems like a solution to a non problem.

 

[Fuzzball]

Re: X-Die Help

"Which set should I consider?"

Consider them all. Then get any brand of conventional dies and learn to reload properly.

 

[mdslammer]

Re: X-Die Help

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fuzzball</div><div class="ubbcode-body">"Which set should I consider?"

Consider them all. Then get any brand of conventional dies and learn to reload properly.

</div></div>

I have the conventional dies and am learning to reload properly.
I'm asking those here on this forum that actually use the X-Die for their .308 and what specific set works for them.

 

[X-fan]

Re: X-Die Help

I have a set in 300Win.
As advertized the cases do not need to be trimmed.
My assessment is the RCBS X-dies are good enough for standard (not long range) hunting applications....Maybe high volume AR shooting, but IDK.

In a precision rifle they would not be my first choice as runout and neck tension are all over the map.

 

[mdslammer]

Re: X-Die Help

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: X-fan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a set in 300Win.
As advertized the cases do not need to be trimmed.
My assessment is the RCBS X-dies are good enough for standard (not long range) hunting applications....Maybe high volume AR shooting, but IDK.

In a precision rifle they would not be my first choice as runout and neck tension are all over the map. </div></div>

X-fan,

Are you saying wouldn't recommend using the X-Dies for shooting long distance precision shooting?

I shoot out to 1100-1200 yds. with my .308.

I'm reloading with Hornady 178gr. A-MAX bullets, Varget Powder, Federal once fired brass.

 

[Paladin2147]

Re: X-Die Help

You are better off trimming your cases. With firing and sizing the brass has to go somewhere. And will.

 

[Fuzzball]

Re: X-Die Help

"You are better off trimming your cases. With firing and sizing the brass has to go somewhere. And will."

That's the right way to load.

 

[mdslammer]

Re: X-Die Help

Yes, I was taught to trim after resizing my brass which I just did yesterday with another batch. I was just wondering why some
guys were using this setup and the pros/cons of it.

Thanks for the help.

MDslammer

 

[X-fan]

Re: X-Die Help

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mark Dalzell</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
X-fan,

Are you saying wouldn't recommend using the X-Dies for shooting long distance precision shooting?

I shoot out to 1100-1200 yds. with my .308.

I'm reloading with Hornady 178gr. A-MAX bullets, Varget Powder, Federal once fired brass. </div></div>

Roger that.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fuzzball</div><div class="ubbcode-body">"You are better off trimming your cases. With firing and sizing the brass has to go somewhere. And will."

That's the right way to load. </div></div>

Just like Fuzzball said the brass has to go somewhere....You wont like the results or consistency.