.308 Winchester RCBS Die Setup for Beginners

[@humansvd3269]

I have a Hornady 5.45 two die set. Thank you for showing me how to use this. I'm a new reloader using a Lee press.

[@k2defense]

@humansvd3269 - glad you found this video helpful! Let me know if you have any questions! Thanks for the comment! 👍🏻

[@K1ngblackrex]

I like this guys 308 rifle and 9mm die videos and commonly go aback to them because these tips aren’t just for those calibers but for all rifle and pistol calibers respectively

[@k2defense]

@K1ngblackrex - you hit the nail on the head! Thanks for the comment! 👍🏻

[@naturalstatepoolandspallc338]

1st vid ive seen explaining how to set up crimp. thank you!

[@frankthompson3712]

Well done! Great video!

[@k2defense]

Thanks for the compliment! Appreciate the comment! 👍🏻

[@99Victor]

Note; if you know the threads per inch. You can determine what one full turn of the die will be. Helps if you want consistent crimps between loads from yesteryear and this year. Also know the "one full turn distance", can help you with seating depth. I hope this understandable. Outside of that, a good video.

[@k2defense]

Great info! 👍🏻

[@slatsgrobneck7515]

One full turn is just over 7 thou (,007).

[@albundy7459]

I learned my lesson about buying used dies today. I’ll be picking these up this weekend.

[@wades623]

What did you learn?

[@albundy7459]

@@wades623 that they might be bad when you buy them. Couldn’t unscrew the top to clean it. It was all fused together.

[@eddiewiercioch777]

I have never crimped a long action caliber for the bolt action rifle. I have crimped for the 300 BO only because it was going in a semi automatic rifle. The chambering of the shell from the magazine will push your bullet out of your case. This is why I crimp.😊

[@k2defense]

@eddiewiercioch777 - appreciate the comment! 👍🏻

[@rudolphferdinand3634]

That is how I started reloading the die setup, screwing them in or screwing them out when not being used. I have since stopped screwing in or out of my dies, instead, I am using Hornady's Die Bushing - Lock-N-Load on my RCBS Summit press. I don't know if it maintains accuracy in resizing with this method. Just something read many years ago.

[@carlitos_714]

Thank you! I used your video to set my 308 die 💪🏽💪🏽🙏🙏🙏

[@k2defense]

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[@dkpack99]

The best video on setting up dies! Where have you been!! Job well done!

[@k2defense]

@dkpack99 - appreciate the comment! 👍🏻

[@wojciechkrynski6312]

Nice video thank you

[@k2defense]

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[@amadeoquilici242]

Great vid. I don't get it. At 6:16, after the crimp, you re-positioned the seater plug and you tuned the nut. Doesn't turning that nut mess up the depth of the bullet?

[@k2defense]

After you have the crimp set, the next step is to reset the seating plug. So, set the crimp, lock the locking nut. Dial down the bullet seater plug until it is pushing on the tip of the bullet nose, lock the locking nut for the seater plug. Now you’re good to go. I struggled with this for the longest time so don’t feel bad. It takes time to wrap your head around it. Happy to walk you through it again if need be. No worries! Happy to help! 👍🏻

[@rodrigorezende7377]

Awesome. Do you have a vídeo of neck adjust in 308?

[@k2defense]

Are you looking for a neck sizing video instead of full length resizing?

[@k2defense]

Gotcha! I’ll put that on my list to do! 👍🏻

[@k2defense]

Sorry I accidentally deleted your response. I do not have a video but will be working on that in the future. There are videos out there that explain it pretty well if you’re in a hurry. 👍🏻

[@ProjectArms4719]

These videos are a must watch for the newbies

[@PoliticallyInsensitive]

Instead of running the bullet seater down incrementally and removing the round to measure could you use a snap cap? Assuming you strictly wanted your COAL to be SAAMI spec and you weren't playing with seating depth.

[@k2defense]

I suppose you could, however, I wouldn’t recommend it for liability reasons. I will say that is thinking outside of the box for sure. If a person were going to do it you’d need to make sure you’re using the correct projectile seating plug and COAL. Hope that makes sense! 👍🏻

[@randybell7251]

What is the wrench you use for your dies?

[@k2defense]

@randybell7251 - here you go! Hope this helps! 👍🏻 amzn.to/3VLeiIg

[@randybell7251]

@@k2defense Thanks, it should get here today. Lol

[@k2defense]

@randybell7251 - awesome! Let me know if you like it. Love mine! 👍🏻

[@marcthomas2482]

Another good video!

[@mmkevguy7973]

Awesome video brother! 👍🏻

[@vincehable1078]

I'm not trying to be picky but you had stated 1 full turn back out for the seating/crimping die but it looks to me like you only went 1/2 turn out. Am i right and if not please correct me. Thanks

[@k2defense]

@vincehable1078 - the instructions say one full turn. You are correct, I didn’t do one full turn. As long as you clear the projectile and case so that you don’t prematurely seat the projectile in sideways, you’ll be ok. Again, the instructions say one full turn. I’d suggest following the instructions until you feel more confident. Appreciate the question! 👍🏻

[@heavydieselengine8989]

Is it different for aluminum die?

[@k2defense]

Which die set are you using?

[@heavydieselengine8989]

@@k2defense im not sure. I just received some reloading stuff, kinda a mixed bag. But it’s an rcbs press and some other stuff I was given. Just didn’t know if it was different? Do you have a book to recommend that will walk me through it all as I start learning?

[@k2defense]

@@heavydieselengine8989 - you came to the right channel. Review this video. It will help sort things out for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6a9nZKjhbR4obMsi=BefAy_v7gWz5K-Xf As far as manuals are concerned, any of them will do. They all explain pretty much the same thing. I tend to rely on Hornady reloading manuals more than others. It’s just my comfort level. The reloading manual is a good reference for many things. I’d suggest to check out other channels as well. Each channel will give you more information in different ways. And finally, make sure you subscribe to the channels as it is the easiest and cheapest way to support creatures that bring you this information. Hope this helps! 👍🏻

[@ralphdavis6052]

How much crimp on the .308?

[@k2defense]

Hello @ralphdavis6052! You’ll hear varying opinions on this topic. With non-cannelure projectiles I only apply a limited crimp. This is avoid ramp feed issues that I encounter with the AR platforms. I just make sure the case mouth “lip” is flattened against the projectile. With cannelure projectiles, I use a roll crimp. This is a bit more aggressive. You’ll see the case mouth lip turn into the cannelure. It’s a bit hard to explain and easier to show. I’ll do a video to explain in the next couple of weeks. A word of caution, make sure to not over crimp as this could lead to pressure issues and firearm failure. Hope this helps!

[@reddawng43x91]

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[@kcvance1974]

I’m confused - when you initially set the bullet depth, you had the crimp of the die turned up one full turn (no crimp). Next, when you turned the die down to set it to crimp, you then rolled the seat depth screw back to the same position. Wouldn’t that change the depth of the bullet seating, since the die is one full turn back down (plus the small amount of turn down to apply the crimp)? Seems like it would seat the bullet down further that full turn, plus whatever the crimp amount was?

[@k2defense]

Kenneth Vance - thank you for the question. The first step is to seat the projectile to the appropriate COAL. The second step is to apply the crimp. The third step is to set projectile depth and crimp together. If you do it per the instructions, you will not change the COAL and seat/crimp simultaneously. Hope this helps. It took me a couple of tries to get it down to what I consider perfection. I get a lot of questions on this so keep them coming if need be! 👍🏻

[@wazza17887]

hey mate thanks for the video but can fix your volume the intro is crazy loud then can barely hear you speak then outro deafens you otherwise good work

[@k2defense]

wazza17887 - sorry about the intros. I’ve now fixed it for the new videos. Still working on the older vids. 👍🏻

[@davidrigsbee8981]

@@k2defense I had to tell my wife to shut up and lean forward so I could hear you. She was breathing too loud! lol

[@k2defense]

Sorry I got things fixed for future videos. 😂👍🏻

[@808galvatron]

Damn I don't like how seed and crimp at the same time thing. I prefer seprate

[@Ghost-xi6js]

I like to use the Lee Factory Crimp die. But I am going to try this method.

[@k2defense]

@Ghost-xi6js awesome! Let us know how it works for you! 👍🏻

[@eddiewiercioch777]

I’ve been handloading since I was 11 years old, I am now 61. I have never crimped along action caliber for bolt action rifles. I have crimped 300 BO only because it was going into a semi automatic rifle😊

[@k2defense]

@eddiewiercioch777 - thanks for the comment! 👍🏻

[@01trapstr]

That is an awesome tattoo.