Nope it's not a Lee die , it is an RCBS . I haven't seen one like this , apparently it is the original design . Imagine a threaded conical compression lock on a smooth decapping pin and expander .
I sent a message to RCBS inquiring about the age and a name/die set , the result is that it is an RS series die . In an unexpected result they took my information and are sending refit current production parts .
Odd die , good outcome .
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Re: Odd die , good outcome .
I know it's not Lee news .
Other deductions .
They used a Letter for year starting in 49' with A for production dating , but switched to 2 digit in 65' with 65 being first . This die is suffixed with an R , and no number ..... appearently it wasn't consistent the first few years or they recut a bunch of low demand dies for new higher demand stuff . This one has no number so it should be pre 65' R makes it 67' . The Marlin/Rem gig using BLACKPOWDER vs alphabet would make it a 1960 and that fits better .
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Other deductions .
They used a Letter for year starting in 49' with A for production dating , but switched to 2 digit in 65' with 65 being first . This die is suffixed with an R , and no number ..... appearently it wasn't consistent the first few years or they recut a bunch of low demand dies for new higher demand stuff . This one has no number so it should be pre 65' R makes it 67' . The Marlin/Rem gig using BLACKPOWDER vs alphabet would make it a 1960 and that fits better .
No bashing or bragging just sharing new knowledge . (I remember stuff better if I write it down )
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Re: Odd die , good outcome .
Interesting. Is the cone slotted? Does the cone go into the nut or the die? I like "old" tools and many times while being "over designed" they work better than "new and improved"...
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Re: Odd die , good outcome .
Yup, what he said. I tend to pick old stuff, feels different, feels familiar !!!
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