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RCBS 11701 F L DIE SET 5.7 X 28 (FN)
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SKU: 11701-076683117014
Overview
This two-die set is built for reloading bottleneck cases in the 5.7 x 28 FN chambering, giving handloaders the core tools needed to size and seat cartridges with control. The full-length sizer die returns cases to SAAMI minimum cartridge dimensions, de-primes them, and expands the neck, while the vents are designed to help reduce the risk of case damage from trapped air or excess lubricant. The seater die includes a bullet seater plug and a built-in roll crimper, allowing bullet seating and crimping in the same step. It uses standard 7/8-inch-14 threads, and a shell holder is not included.
Why Hunters Choose the Rcbs
Two-die Set
Covers full-length sizing and bullet
Sizer Die
Brings cases to SAAMI minimum
Expander-decapping Unit
Sizes, de-primes, and expands the
Die Vents
Help reduce case damage from
Seater Die
Includes a built-in roll crimper
Key Features
- Two-die set for reloading bottleneck cases
- Includes a full-length sizer die with expander-decapping unit
- Sizer die brings cases to SAAMI minimum cartridge dimensions
- Sizer die vents help reduce case damage from trapped air or excess lubricant
- Seater die includes a bullet seater plug and built-in roll crimper
- Standard 7/8-inch-14 thread; shell holder not included
Best Used For
- Reloaders working with 5.7 x 28 FN bottleneck cases and standard 7/8-inch-14 dies
- Users needing full-length sizing, decapping, and neck expansion in one die set
- Handloaders who want bullet seating with a built-in roll crimp in the same step
- Reloading setups where a shell holder is already on hand, since none is included
- Shooters focused on SAAMI minimum cartridge dimensions and controlled headspace
Specifications
| Cartridge Compatibility | 5.7 x 28 (FN) |
|---|---|
| Die Type | Two-die set |
| Headspace Tolerance | Minimum tolerances |
| Included Dies | Full-Length Sizer Die with Expander-Decapping Unit; Seater Die with Bullet Seater Plug |
| Intended Use | Reloading bottleneck cases |
| Seater Die Feature | Built-in roll crimper |
| Shell Holder Included | No |
| Sizer Die Function | Brings the case to SAAMI minimum cartridge dimensions; sizes the outside of the case; de-primes and expands the neck to accept the bullet |
| Thread Size | Standard 7/8-inch-14 thread |
| Vent Holes | Yes |
Pros
- Two-die set covers full-length sizing and bullet seating for bottleneck cases.
- Sizer die brings cases to SAAMI minimum cartridge dimensions.
- Expander-decapping unit sizes, de-primes, and expands the neck in one step.
- Die vents help reduce case damage from trapped air and excess lubricant.
- Seater die includes a built-in roll crimper for bullet retention.
- Standard 7/8-inch-14 thread fits common reloading setups.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Shell holder is not included, so this set requires a compatible shell holder to be used on the press.
- The full-length sizer brings cases to SAAMI minimum cartridge dimensions, which is useful for reliable chambering but may size more than some handloaders prefer for a specific rifle.
- The seater die includes a built-in roll crimper, so seating and crimping happen together rather than as separate steps.
- This is a two-die set for bottleneck cases; it is intended for reloading use and does not include the additional components needed to complete a full setup.
Suggested Comparisons
- Bottleneck rifle die sets
- Full-length sizing dies
- Bullet seating dies
- Reloading shell holders
Suggested Accessories
- Reloading press shell holder
- Case lubricant
- Case cleaning equipment
- Calipers
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the RCBS 11701 F L Die Set 5.7 x 28 (FN)?
It includes a Full-Length Sizer Die with an Expander-Decapping Unit and a Seater Die with a Bullet Seater Plug.
Is this die set meant for bottleneck cases?
Yes. The product description says it is intended for reloading bottleneck cases.
Does the set include a shell holder?
No. The specifications state that a shell holder is not included.
What thread size does this die set use?
It uses standard 7/8-inch-14 thread.
Does the seater die crimp the bullet?
Yes. The included Seater Die has a built-in roll crimper to secure the bullet at the same time it is seated.