For "a" RCBS die set? A die set for what? A die set for straight walled pistol/handgun cases like a .357 Mag or something like that?instructions I have for a RCBS die set I have, says carbide recommended for nickel.
As others like gwpercle said, "Most dies for bottle neck rifle are NOT carbide."Carbide dies are not required . Most dies for bottle neck rifle are NOT carbide ... they will be steel and you lubricate the cases just like brass ones .
Straight walled handgun & rifle rounds that can be resized in a carbide die are not "required" to be lubed ...but a little case lube on those cases along with the carbide dies makes
Do not put lube on the shoulder of bottleneck rifle brass. You can cause dents on the shoulder. Most times it will iron out when fired but it will eventually weaken the case. Put the lube on the case body and maybe a very little inside the case mouth if the sizing ball seems to be sticking.I am new to reloading bottleneck cases. Have nearly 100 once fired nickel plated cases (Federal) in 7 MM RM. I have been told nickel can be reloaded. Any tips or pointers? Do you need carbide dies?
I have and use the big orange Lyman tool as well. It will also hold any standard bit so when dealing with crimped pockets the rcbs military crimp remover screws right in. Very handy. If one ever envisions bulk loading a drill press can be your best friend, and it's handy for a lot of other things, while a case prep center is a one trick pony.Do not put lube on the shoulder of bottleneck rifle brass. You can cause dents on the shoulder. Most times it will iron out when fired but it will eventually weaken the case. Put the lube on the case body and maybe a very little inside the case mouth if the sizing ball seems to be sticking.
After full length sizing you should check the case length and if it's long trim to that cartridges specs. Then chamfer and deburr the case mouth. If necessary clean the primer pocket and you are set to reload those cases. Primer pocket cleaners are inexpensive and available.
Here are many chamfer/deburring tools:
https://www.midwayusa.com/chamfer-and-deburring-tools/br?cid=8936
Here are some primer pocket conditioning/cleaning tools:
https://www.midwayusa.com/primer-pocket-and-flashhole-tools/br?cid=8937
I like this Lyman tool because it does both the mouth and primer pockets in 1 tool for 1 price.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101286290?pid=135615
I like Imperial Sizing Wax but many are good. Use a small amount, this 2oz tin seems to last forever!
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1012768051?pid=519525
And the other choices:
https://www.midwayusa.com/case-lubrication/br?cid=8933
Good luck and don't worry about reloading bottleneck cases.
I am new to reloading bottleneck cases. Have nearly 100 once fired nickel plated cases (Federal) in 7 MM RM. I have been told nickel can be reloaded. Any tips or pointers? Do you need carbide dies?