RCBS Competition Dies - Manual (Page 4)

INTRODUCTION
RCBS Competition Dies are manufactured for the most demanding com-
petitive 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.
The Seater Die features a micrometer bullet seating head that lets you dial
the seating depth you want. Each graduation moves the seating depth
approximately 1/1000 of an inch. The handy bullet “window” lets you insert
bullets through the side of the die instead of the bottom, while a special
bullet seating sleeve assures correct bullet alignment before and after
seating.
All RCBS Dies feature an improved steel lock ring with a “hex” design
that allows even tighter control over precise alignments. A solid brass
setscrew locks the ring securely, yet will not damage the die threads. Once
the large lock ring on the die is set, it can be locked in the desired posi-