Will these RCBS .500 Jeffery dies fit into my standard single-stage reloading press?

No, these die bodies feature an oversized 1-inch (1"-14 thread) design rather than the standard 7/8"-14 threading found on most small-frame presses. To use them, you will need a heavy-duty single-stage or turret press with a removable bushing, along with a separate 1" press adapter bushing installed.

Are there any electrical compliance or SAA certifications required for using these dies in Australia?

No electrical certifications, SAA approvals, RCM marks, or 240V plug requirements apply to this product because it is a completely mechanical, manually operated handloading tool. It is fully ready for legal use across Australia straight out of the box.

How should I maintain these steel dies to protect them from corrosion in humid or outback Australian conditions?

Because the dies are machined from precision steel without factory-sealed environmental coatings, you should store them in a dry, climate-controlled environment when not in use to prevent rust. Additionally, Australian handloaders must apply a quality case lubricant to brass cases before running them through the steel sizing die to ensure smooth operation.

.500 Jeffery Die Set - RCBS R24704

Q: What is included in the RCBS Safari Series 3-Die Set for the .500 Jeffery?

This precision steel set includes a Full-Length Steel Sizer Die equipped with an expander-decapping unit, a dedicated Expander Die to flare the case mouth, and a Seater Die featuring an integrated roll-crimp plug. Weighing 2.16 lbs, the set is specifically engineered to securely turn the case mouth into the bullet's cannelure to prevent bullet setback under heavy recoil.

The RCBS Safari Series 3-Die Roll Crimp Set (Model R24704) is a heavy-duty, precision-engineered reloading toolset built specifically for the heavy, straight-walled .500 Jeffery cartridge. Originally developed as part of the RCBS Special Order custom shop, this mechanical handloading set is designed to handle the high pressures and violent recoil associated with dangerous-game rifles. It features a robust, all-steel construction, making it highly durable for long-term handloading operations.

This three-die configuration provides everything needed to process brass cases for the .500 Jeffery cartridge. It includes a Full-Length Steel Sizer Die equipped with an expander-decapping unit, a dedicated Expander Die to flare and bell the case mouth, and a Seater Die featuring an integrated roll-crimp plug. The roll-crimp function is critical for securing the case mouth into the bullet's cannelure, ensuring bullets do not slip or experience setback inside the magazine during extreme recoil.

Key Features

Complete Three-Die Set: Includes a Full-Length Steel Sizer Die with decapping unit, an Expander Die for case mouth preparation, and a Seater Die with an integrated roll-crimp plug.
Heavy Recoil Protection: Integrated roll crimp secures bullets firmly in place to prevent setback under the heavy recoil of safari-grade rifles.
Oversized Construction: Built with 1-inch die bodies (1"-14 thread) to provide the necessary strength and leverage for resizing large-capacity .500 Jeffery brass.
No Electrical Requirements: Purely mechanical tool requiring no external power or Australian electrical compliance certifications, making it ready for immediate use.

Product Specifications

Brand: RCBS
Model Number (MPN): R24704 (also catalogued as 24704 / RC24704)
Cartridge Compatibility: .500 Jeffery
Die Body Thread: 1"-14 (1-inch diameter)
Material: Precision-machined steel
Product Dimensions: 4.45" x 1.8" x 5.95" (approx. 11.3 cm x 4.6 cm x 15.1 cm)
Weight: 2.16 lbs (approx. 0.98 kg)

Who is the Rcbs 500 Jeffrey Full Length 3 Die Set for?

Dangerous game handloaders — require this specialized safari series reloading die set to securely roll-crimp heavy .500 Jeffery cartridges, preventing critical bullet setback under violent recoil using dies packaged in a compact 4.45" x 1.8" x 5.95" footprint.
Magnum press operators — utilize heavy-duty single-stage or turret presses with removable bushings that can accommodate the oversized 1-inch (1"-14 thread) die bodies of this 2.16 lbs reloading die set.

Less suitable for: Handloaders operating standard, small-frame reloading presses restricted to standard 7/8"-14 threads unless they install a separate 1-inch press adapter bushing, or those reloading bottlenecked safari cartridges who instead require standard 2-die configurations.

SKU	RC39209LP
Model #	R24704
Brand	Rcbs
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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