Using Hornady Dies with RCBS press, Is it necessary to use the Hornady Shellholder?

[Deleted member 107796]

Just curious, as all I have is RCBS shellholders. I did not know if Hornady dies require the dimensions of a Hornady shellholder.

Thanks and regards, mike

 

[Pdyson]

No. But if you set up your dies with the one brand that the one you must always use. The RCBS may set you cartridge base a few or several thousands higher or lower than the Hornady shell holder. That can really mess you up your shoulder bump if you swap them around.

 

[QuietTexan]

I don't mind mixing brands, but I have one shell holder per die set, and the sizing die and shell holder stay together.

 

[MagnumManiac]

Hmmmm, I always match the press with the same brand shell holder.
I have come a cropper by using LEE shell holders and RCBS presses, it was an anomaly I'm sure, but still a PITA.
All shell holders for sizing presses, have a height of .125". How this varies is beyond me.
Oddball rim thickness has caught me out also, again with LEE shell holders.

Cheers.