Do all RCBS carbide dies come in a grey box?

[Citadel99]

Just wondering...

Mark

 

[JoeHatley]

Mine were all purchased quite a few years ago, but they came in green boxes.

Joe

 

[Citadel99]

Have they made any changes that make buying newer dies better than older ones?

 

[Souris]

I believe that the RCBS Carbide Dies come in the Gray box and the RCBS Standard Steel dies come in the green box.

That's how my collection breaks down.

 

[Wil Terry]

They Were In Green Boxes For Years Before The Switch To The Gray Boxes.

Old or new they all load ammunition finely in direct proportion to the skills of the operator.

 

[Citadel99]

Old or new they all load ammunition finely in direct proportion to the skills of the operator.

Well put.

 

[yorec]

Mine are all green... Does that mean I'm old or that I need some new RCBS dies?

 

[Jet22]

Have they made any changes that make buying newer dies better than older ones?

The latest ones (last 20 years or so) decap and size on the same die. Earlier ones decap on the second (expanding) die. This makes a big difference if you try to use them on a progressive press that primes at the second station. Also, the later dies have a bigger chamfer to help the shell enter easier on a progressive press. Which ones are better?? A friend of mine buys all the older RCBS dies that came in the cardboard box that he can find because he says they are better!!! Any way you look at it, RCBS has a lifetime replacement warrenty and are super good people to deal with. Call them(1-800-533-5000), they will be happy to hear from you!!