Custom Loading Dies for an Improved Cartridge?

[Deleted member 16864]

Anyone have a custom loading die set made for a wildcat? I'm trying to decide if a custom die set is worth it. Going to be loading a 220 Imp Swift and I might be able to get away with neck resizing only.

 

[kodiakisland]

Dies are a very small expense compared to the overall project, especially if you shoot it. I’d never plan to just get by on anything worthwhile.

 

[HONEYBADGER]

Anyone have a custom loading die set made for a wildcat? I'm trying to decide if a custom die set is worth it. Going to be loading a 220 Imp Swift and I might be able to get away with neck resizing only.

Whidden used to be a good source for them but they recently quit taking custom orders, don't know why. They were not too bad, about $400 per as I recall.

Neil Jones is one of the more well known guys out there still doing custom dies, not cheap but he's your guy if you have the $.

 

[Caseknife]

Midway lists Redding dies in both 32 and 40 degree shoulder for the 220 Swift Ackley.

Redding 220 Swift Ackley Improved 40-Degree Shoulder Full Length

The Redding 2-Die Set contains a full length sizing die with decapping rod assembly and seating die with bullet guide, built-in crimping ring and...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[Salmonchaser]

I had Redding make a couple sets for me, but it’s been some time since then. As I recall I paid $200.00 for the Jarrett dies.

 

[std7mag]

Wow!!!

$254 for a set of dies is about 5X the amount that I would pay!

I got some old Pacific dies for 7mm-08 Imp 40° at an auction for $15.
Maybe it was a flea market...

I KNOW I didn't spend more than $15 on them.

Keep looking! They are out there!!

 

[Sheltowee]

For what it is worth, I'm about to go through this process with Hornady. Around $200 and 12-16 week lead time.

 

[Ben Lamb]

I have several sets of dies for esoteric and obsolete cartridges from Ch4D tool & die. I love 'em.

Dies

Dies

chtoolanddie.com

 

[Sheltowee]

I have several sets of dies for esoteric and obsolete cartridges from Ch4D tool & die. I love 'em.

Dies

Dies

chtoolanddie.com

Looks like they stock the 220 Imp. Swift, as well. That might be your ticket @ismith.

 

[p_ham]

I have several sets of dies for esoteric and obsolete cartridges from Ch4D tool & die. I love 'em.

Dies

Dies

chtoolanddie.com

The original owner passed, His son is running the show. I've seen a few quotes of 18+ months for custom dies.

 

[Deleted member 16864]

For what it is worth, I'm about to go through this process with Hornady. Around $200 and 12-16 week lead time.

That's crazy.

The original owner passed, His son is running the show. I've seen a few quotes of 18+ months for custom dies.

Ever consider making custom dies?

 

[p_ham]

That's crazy.

Ever consider making custom dies?

I haven't considered it, but it would be up in the Whidden price range for a small shop to do. Custom ground reamers are $250-450 depending on who makes it.

 

[Ben Lamb]

I haven't considered it, but it would be up in the Whidden price range for a small shop to do. Custom ground reamers are $250-450 depending on who makes it.

 

[p_ham]

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I've been talked into doing worse!

 

[Ben Lamb]

I've been talked into doing worse!

remember, always raise your rates.

 

[Potsie]

remember, always raise your rates.

I mean, he’s not gay or anything but 20 bucks is 20 bucks!

 

[44hunter45]

I mean, he’s not gay or anything but 20 bucks is 20 bucks!

You need $2000 to get Number 8.