[SHOT 2025] New RCBS Dies include 22 Creedmoor, 8.6 Blackout & More!

Sam.S 01.20.25

RCBS dies just got a major update with the addition of several highly anticipated cartridge options. The legendary reloading brand has announced new die sets for some of the hottest calibers on the market, including the 22 Creedmoor, 25 Creedmoor, 338 ARC, 8.6 Blackout, and 400 Legend. This expansion represents one of the largest simultaneous die releases we’ve seen from RCBS, and it couldn’t come at a better time with these cartridges gaining serious traction in the shooting community.

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The expansion includes both standard Group A dies and premium MatchMaster options, giving reloaders choices based on their precision needs and budget. For those unfamiliar, RCBS’s Group A series represents their core lineup of reliable, every day dies that grace nearly every reloader’s bench, while the MatchMaster series caters to those seeking the ultimate in precision.

Let’s look at the new offerings and their pricing:

22 Creedmoor
- Full Length Die Set: MSRP $94.45
- MatchMaster Full Length Bushing Die Set: MSRP $194.95
- MatchMaster Neck Bushing Die Set: MSRP $194.95

Other New Cartridge Dies
- 25 Creedmoor Full Length Die Set: MSRP $51.95
- 338 ARC Full Length Die Set: MSRP $64.45
- 8.6mm Blackout Full Length Die Set: MSRP $94.45
- 400 Legend 3-Die Taper Crimp Set: MSRP $74.95

But that’s not all – RCBS is also introducing 13 new MatchMaster seater dies for a wide range of cartridges including classics like the 222 Rem and 7×57 Mauser, as well as modern favorites like 6.8 Western and 300 BLK. The full list of new MatchMaster seater die options includes: 22 Creedmoor, 222 Rem, 6MM Rem, 257 Roberts, 6.5MM Grendel, 6.8MM Western, 7×57 Mauser, 280 Rem, 280 AI, 28 Nosler, 300 BLK, 7.62×39, and 338 Win.

This comprehensive expansion demonstrates RCBS’s commitment to supporting both traditional cartridges and the latest developments in the shooting industry. Whether you’re looking to load for precision long-range shooting with the 22 Creedmoor or want to explore the capabilities of the innovative 8.6 Blackout, RCBS now has you covered with their legendary quality and precision.

If you’re heading to SHOT Show, you can check out these new dies at RCBS Booth #13846. For those who can’t make it to the show, detailed specifications and ordering information can be found on RCBS.com.

What do you think about these new die offerings? Are you excited to start reloading any of these cartridges? Let us know in the comments below!

Sam.S

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