ismith
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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.
Custom Loading Dies for an Improved Cartridge?
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kodiakisland
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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
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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
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Midway lists Redding dies in both 32 and 40 degree shoulder for the 220 Swift Ackley.
www.midwayusa.com
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
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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
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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!!
$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
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For what it is worth, I'm about to go through this process with Hornady. Around $200 and 12-16 week lead time.
p_ham
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The original owner passed, His son is running the show. I've seen a few quotes of 18+ months for custom dies.
ismith
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p_ham
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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.
