Whidden custom dies?

[SmokinJoe]

Well, I used Harrell's for my bushing sizing die, but that was before I knew about Whidden's. Harrell's was "The Thing" back in the 90's when I got into the 30BR. Still think they make a quality product at a very favorable price point. I have a couple of Whidden's dies, too, and think they are great. You can't beat the customer service from either place. If you are having your rifle chambered with the "Robinett" reamer, save yourself some money and get a Harrell's. If you have a more customized chamber, Whidden would probably be a better choice.

 

[moondog]

https://newlonprecision.com/

Nothing better, maybe close, maybe.
You need someone who knows what they are doing to do the machine work.
Whidden has quality control problems that just wont stop.
Once they get it right they make good products however the shipping gets excessive on the third try.
The Newlon micrometer seating die has no equal.
Newlon dies with a Forster Coax and you have a top rate set up.
The custom cut Wilson seater dies are equal, however require too much arbor press leverage above a 6BR, i went to a custom cut Newlon seater even for the 6BR, big improvement in over all feel and control of the process.

My experience exactly with Whidden.
4th time back, and I gave up. Something has to change there.

 

[Ledd Slinger]

The custom cut Wilson seater dies are equal, however require too much arbor press leverage above a 6BR, i went to a custom cut Newlon seater even for the 6BR, big improvement in over all feel and control of the process.

Too much arbor press leverage required above 6BR?
Never heard that one before...

I seat 300 NMI with a Wilson arbor die and no issues. Seats as easy as any of my other rounds using custom cut Wilson seating dies. Maybe try adjusting your neck tension. Sounds like it's too tight.

 

[TrxR]

Well, I used Harrell's for my bushing sizing die, but that was before I knew about Whidden's. Harrell's was "The Thing" back in the 90's when I got into the 30BR. Still think they make a quality product at a very favorable price point. I have a couple of Whidden's dies, too, and think they are great. You can't beat the customer service from either place. If you are having your rifle chambered with the "Robinett" reamer, save yourself some money and get a Harrell's. If you have a more customized chamber, Whidden would probably be a better choice.

Its slighlty different than the original Robinette. At the .200 datum is .4715 instead of .4707 and the neck is .331 instead of .330.