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31 January 2003, 05:37
Rob-airto
rcbs 338-06 dies
Is the expander ball on the RCBS 338-06 dies acceptable for expanding the necks on 30-06 brass?
31 January 2003, 06:09
snowman
Rob You shouldn't experience any problem as long as you lube the inside of the case neck.I use powdered graphite applied with a q-tip. You can also buy a tapered expander for most dies. This would be handy if you wanted to go from 30 to 35 cal in one step.
31 January 2003, 06:12
BFaucett
I believe that the RCBS .338-06 dies come standard with a tapered expander. At least my set of RCBS .338-06 dies came with a tapered expander.

-Bob F.

[ 01-30-2003, 21:13: Message edited by: BFaucett ]
31 January 2003, 06:34
Turok
What Bfaucett said.

Turok
31 January 2003, 06:58
Rob1SG
Do yourself a favor and get some Imperial sizing wax before you do the neck expanding it will be A LOT smoother.
01 February 2003, 12:54
wyoguide
I just got a set on Teusday, and it's tapered. Jim......
01 February 2003, 12:55
wyoguide
Tuesday (sorry)!
14 February 2003, 16:44
Voldamort
My RCBS dies came with a tapered expander and they are a standard set.
15 February 2003, 04:38
Westman
Do Redding dies have a tapered expander?
15 February 2003, 06:25
Rob1SG
Westman, Yes Redding has a tapered expander.