RCBS X-Die Full Length 2 Die Set .30-06 Springfield

• X-Die sizing system: trims bottleneck brass growth after the initial case trim, which reduces repeated trimming work and helps keep case preparation more consistent over long loading cycles.
• Full-length sizing and decapping: returns fired .30-06 Springfield cases to chamber-ready dimensions while removing spent primers, making the die set practical for ammunition that must feed reliably in a wide range of rifles.
• Standard seating die with roll crimp: seats bullets and applies a crimp in one operation, which simplifies setup and helps maintain secure bullet retention for field ammunition.
• Steel die construction: the hardened steel build is suited to repeated use and supports consistent sizing and seating over high round counts.
• Purpose-built for .30-06 Springfield: matched to a widely used hunting and service cartridge, the set suits reloaders who want efficient brass preparation without moving to a more specialized benchrest-style die system.

About the X-Die Series

RCBS X-Die Series rifle dies are built for reloaders who want the familiarity of a conventional full-length die set but with less ongoing case-trimming work. The defining feature is the X-Die sizing system, developed for bottleneck rifle cartridges where repeated firing and resizing normally cause case growth. After cases are trimmed once to the prescribed starting length, the X-Die system is designed to limit further length increase, reducing one of the most repetitive steps in rifle case preparation.

Within the RCBS die lineup, the X-Die series sits as a practical option for high-volume rifle handloaders, hunters, and shooters loading proven field cartridges rather than chasing a highly specialized competition-only setup. These dies keep the familiar RCBS approach of full-length sizing, expander-decapping operation, and a standard seater die, so they fit naturally into traditional single-stage reloading workflows. The series is especially relevant for shooters loading bottleneck hunting cartridges that see regular use, because it combines dependable case resizing with a workflow that can save time over multiple reloadings while preserving straightforward die adjustment and operation.

About the RCBS X-Die Full Length 2 Die Set .30-06 Springfield

The RCBS X-Die Full Length 2 Die Set .30-06 Springfield is configured for one of the most established rifle cartridges in hunting and general-purpose rifle shooting. Its main advantage is not simply that it sizes and seats bullets, but that it does so with the X-Die full-length sizer, which is intended to reduce the need for repeated case trimming after the brass has been trimmed once to the proper starting length. For reloaders working with .30-06 in quantity, that can make brass preparation more efficient while still keeping cases suitable for dependable chambering.

The sizing die combines full-length sizing, decapping, and expansion in one tool, making it well suited to ammunition that must function reliably in hunting rifles and other rifles with standard chambers. The included seater die is a standard seater die with built-in roll crimp, allowing bullet seating and crimping in the same step. In practical use, that helps produce ammunition with secure bullet retention for field carry and recoil while keeping the loading process simple.

Because this is a 2 die set in standard RCBS format, it suits reloaders who want a conventional setup rather than a bushing or micrometer-based system. The steel die construction, boxer rifle case compatibility, and bottle-neck case design make it a straightforward choice for .30-06 Springfield handloading where repeatable sizing, efficient case maintenance, and durable tooling matter more than unnecessary complexity.

About RCBS

RCBS was founded in 1943 by Fred T. Huntington in Oroville, California. The company name came from Rock Chuck Bullet Swage, the original bullet-swaging die that started the business. Over the decades, RCBS became closely associated with ammunition handloading, building its reputation around practical tools for rifle and pistol cartridge reloading.

Today, RCBS specializes in reloading equipment such as presses, dies, shell holders, powder measures, and priming tools, with a product range that covers single-stage, turret, and progressive press systems. The brand became part of Hodgdon Powder Company in 2024 after its sale by Revelyst. For products like this die set, RCBS is best known for durable, workshop-focused designs and for maintaining its manufacturing presence in Oroville, California, United States.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: RCBS
• Made in: USA
• Product type: 2 die rifle set
• Series: X-Die
• Die operation: Bullet seating, Decapping, Full length sizing
• Pack size: 2 die set
• Die type: Standard
• Bushing: No
• Case body design: Bottle neck
• Case type: Boxer, Rifle
• Sizing die material: Steel
• Adjustment: Standard
• Bullet Diameter (mm).: 7.82 mm
• Bullet Diameter (inch).: 308.00 inch
• Compatible calibers: .30-06 Springfield, 7.62x63mm U.S.

Warranty

2 years. This die set is covered by a two-year warranty period.

In the Box

• X-Die sizer die
• Standard seater die