Gentlemen,
I have been enjoying a "vintage" night at my reloading bench this evening. I'm loading 7.62X54R ammo, with 180gr round nose bullets, with IMR-4320 from a metal can, using an old RCBS press and even older RCBS dies. Most of this stuff was made before I was born . I love it!! I truly enjoy reloading as the earlier generations did, using their techniques and tools. It really adds to my enjoyment of the hobby. Not that I don't keep up with all the latest trends in techniques and equipment, but for a milsurp rifle only capable of 2-3 m.o.a., the old ways are plenty and fun!!
It does lead me to a question though, maybe some of the more seasoned members can answer (seasoned meaning born before 1973 ).
My RCBS dies for this caliber I bought used at a gun show. They came in the original CARDBOARD box, marked 7.62 RUSS. When did RCBS quit selling dies in cardboard boxes and switch to plastic? I'm just kind of curious as to the "vintage" of these dies.
Thanks in advance for all input.
SSB