The RCBS .416 Barrett Full Length Die Set (1.5"x12), manufacturer model number 14501 (also referenced as R14501), is a high-precision, two-die mechanical reloading system engineered specifically for processing .416 Barrett cartridge cases. Built from hardened, heat-treated steel, this heavy-duty set is designed to withstand the high forces required to resize and reload large-caliber bottleneck cases, ensuring handloaders can achieve maximum accuracy and consistent chambering.

Key Features

• Full-Length Sizing: The sizing die resizes the entire exterior of the .416 Barrett brass case, returning it to SAAMI minimum dimensions to guarantee smooth chambering in any compatible rifle.
• Integrated Expander-Decapping Unit: Features a robust three-piece assembly with a replaceable decapping pin that decaps the spent primer and expands the case neck in a single stroke.
• Built-In Vent Holes: Strategically placed air vents prevent case damage, such as shoulder dimpling, caused by trapped air or excessive case lubricant during the high-force sizing process.
• Bullet Seating and Crimping: The seating die provides highly accurate control over bullet seating depth and features an integrated roll crimper to secure the projectile firmly in place.
• Tight Sizing Tolerances: Manufactured to sizing tolerances that are twice as stringent as typical industry specifications for firearms and ammunition.

Product Specifications

• Brand: RCBS
• Model/MPN: 14501 (R14501)
• Cartridge Compatibility: .416 Barrett
• Die Thread Size: 1-1/2"-12
• Set Composition: 2-Die Set (Full-Length Sizer with Expander-Decapping Unit; Bullet Seater with Seater Plug)
• Material: Hardened, heat-treated steel with knurled bodies
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.84 cm (2.3 inches) height x 10.16 cm (4.0 inches) width

Who is the Rcbs 416 Barrett Full Length Die Set (1.5"X12) for?

• Extreme long-range shooters — require a heavy-duty .416 Barrett reloading die set utilizing an oversized 1-1/2"-12 thread pitch to handle the extreme physical force necessary to resize large-capacity brass back to SAAMI minimum dimensions.
• Precision handloaders operating large-frame single stage presses — need a specialized two-die .416 Barrett reloading die set configured with 1-1/2"-12 threads to interface directly with large-frame reloading presses, ensuring precise control over bullet seating depth and cartridge headspace.

Less suitable for: standard reloading setups, as these oversized dies are not compatible with standard 7/8"-14 threaded reloading presses and cannot be used on presses that lack the physical stroke clearance required for a cartridge with a COAL (Cartridge Overall Length) exceeding 4.5 inches. For shooters who only want to resize the case neck to preserve brass life, a dedicated neck-sizing die is more suitable than this full-length set.