I would like to have a .300 sizing die. I contacted Lyman and they don't offer custom dies. Who is the next choice out there?
custom sizing die??
- 3.7K Views
- Last Post 13 December 2011
Duane Mellenbruch
posted this
30 November 2011
Chris Smith is one of the forum advertizers and makes dies for Lyman/RCBS as well as Star lube sizers. I have a couple of his star dies and they work well for me. I have an old email address for him, but his information should come up on one of the advertizing banners if the forum can stay up long enough. He is located in Springfield, MO if I recall correctly. Duane
Attached Files
Maven
posted this
30 November 2011
CBA member and author smokiejoe (Joe Wiest) may also make a custom sizing die for you.
Attached Files
shastaboat
posted this
30 November 2011
300 Savage or 300 Win Mag? Or neck sizing die only?
Because I said so!
Attached Files
John Grantham
posted this
30 November 2011
300 Savage or 300 Win Mag? Or neck sizing die only?
bullet die
Attached Files
Brodie
posted this
01 December 2011
JOHN, YOU MIGHT DO BETTER WITH A PUSH THROUGH TYPE DIE LIKE THE LEE . bASE FIRST SIZING DIES WHEN SUBJECTED TO A LOT OF FORCE TEND TO BEND THE BULLET.
B.E.Brickey
Attached Files
shastaboat
posted this
01 December 2011
Duh...., What is the cartridge you intend to shoot a .300 cast bullet in?
Because I said so!
Attached Files
John Grantham
posted this
01 December 2011
Duh...., What is the cartridge you intend to shoot a .300 cast bullet in?
30BR I have a bore rider that comes out of the mould at .301 on the nose. The bore measures .3006.
Attached Files
shastaboat
posted this
02 December 2011
The info I have is that the 30BR is.308 diameter.
http://www.lasc.us/Brennan30BRBenchRest.htm
Because I said so!
Attached Files
billwnr
posted this
02 December 2011
What you may want is a “taper die” to only size the nose portion and leave the base relatively untouched.
Attached Files
6pt-sika
posted this
02 December 2011
I've purchased three sizing dies from Buffalo Arms in .432 , .433 and .461 . And the .432” and .461” have worked very nicely . Only reason I haven't used the .433” die is because my bullets have shot so nicely with the .432” die that I saw no reason to use the other , but I still have it just in case !
These dies are special made in the machine shop at Buffalo Arms or atleast thats what they said . Some times they have them already in stock as I think they try to keep a couple for the more asked for sizes on hand at all times .
Now be prepared as they're not inexspensive however not terribly over priced either . If memory serves I paid $40 or $45 each for them plus shipping .
Here's a link to their main page ,
You should be able to work your way around and find the sizing dies !
Attached Files
Wayne S
posted this
03 December 2011
What alloy are you using ? Duh...., What is the cartridge you intend to shoot a .300 cast bullet in?
30BR I have a bore rider that comes out of the mould at .301 on the nose. The bore measures .3006.
Attached Files
6pt-sika
posted this
04 December 2011
I tried Buckshot when I wanted the .432” and .433” dies . Was gonna send him a pair of old used H&I dies I had in .429” and let him open them for me but he didn't wanna do it for me .
What alloy are you using ? you might be able to drop .00025 in nose Dia. with less tin in your alloy.
"BUCKSHOT” over on the cast boolits forum makes both push through & standard H&I dies to your specs.
You also need a standard type AND a SWC style flat top punch that will fit the OD of your bullets base
Duh...., What is the cartridge you intend to shoot a .300 cast bullet in?
30BR I have a bore rider that comes out of the mould at .301 on the nose. The bore measures .3006.
Attached Files
Wayne S
posted this
04 December 2011
I think he only makes his own stuff, and dosn't deal with others dies
Attached Files
6pt-sika
posted this
04 December 2011
I think he only makes his own stuff, and dosn't deal with others dies
That would have been fine also . But the way he answered me at the time it sounded like he didn't wish to be bothered .
Attached Files
Brodie
posted this
05 December 2011
You might try Jim Doughty over on the Cast Boolits forum in the vendor sponsor slot. It is reported that he does good work, and at reasonable prices. Brodie
B.E.Brickey
Attached Files
John Grantham
posted this
13 December 2011
decided against the die. Ordered a custom mold instead. Thanks for all the input.
Attached Files
Categories
- All Categories
- General Polls
- Contact Us w/ Forum Issues
- Welcome to The Cast Bullet Association Forum
- General
- Bullet Casting
-
Guns and Shooting
- AR Platform
- TC Contenders & Other Single Shot Handguns
- Shotguns
- Informal Matches & Other Shooting Events
- Gunsmithing Tips
- Gun Cleaning & Maintenance
- Optics
- Benchrest Cast Bullet Shooting
- Military Bench Rest Cast Bullet Shooting
- Silhouette Shooting
- Postal Match Cast Bullet Shooting
- Factory Guns
- Black Powder Cartridge
- Hand Guns
- Lever Guns
- Single Shot Rifles
- Bolt Action Rifles
- Military Surplus Rifles
- Plinkers Hollow
- Muzzleloaders
- Hunting
- Reloading
- Buy, Sell or Trade
- Other Information & Reference
Search
This Weeks High Earners
-
wimilkman
30
-
Tom Acheson
22
-
pat i.
18
-
Aaron
12
-
BRatigan 10
-
MarkinEllensburg
9
-
Ed Harris
8
-
mashburn 6
-
porthos 5
-
joeb33050 4
