Could someone explain to me why this die is so expensive? What does it do that others don't?
https://warner-tool.com/collections/reloading-dies
https://warner-tool.com/collections/reloading-dies
Warner tool company
- Thread starter Regnar
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As Terry states, that explains why they are so expensive. If you have an opportunity to handle one, you will see what we mean. They are beautifully made and produce brass that is precisely sized with minimal runout.
Are they worth it? I have one and, to me, they are. Others may disagree.
The machining on these dies is top notch. The fit and finish of the inserts to die body is beyond believable. Another feature that makes it different is headspace is controlled by shims at bottom of die. It gets less expensive if you have more then one set of inserts for the body. Each set makes it cheaper. Matt
Whidden FL die~ $150, skips die shim set - $15 vs. Warner Tool FL die for one caliber- $600.
If you can convince me it will cut my groups / score of my Whidden die produced ammo by ANY measurable amount I'll order one today. IMO a shooter would be light years ahead in the accuracy game by spending the $435 difference in practice ammo.
If you can convince me it will cut my groups / score of my Whidden die produced ammo by ANY measurable amount I'll order one today. IMO a shooter would be light years ahead in the accuracy game by spending the $435 difference in practice ammo.
If you can get that sizing die for $200.00, jump on it immediately
And yes, WTC will make the inserts to perfectly fit your fired brass.You can always sell the die and realize a nice profit
There is a reason you rarely see a used WTC sizing die for sale.
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Phil
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Of course, one must have the marksmanship and reloading tool skills and rifle plus ammo parts quality to see the difference between WTC and other die's resized cases.
And own the roughing and finish reamer that makes the chambers in all the barrels you use that makes fired cases the size that WTC die was made for.
And own the roughing and finish reamer that makes the chambers in all the barrels you use that makes fired cases the size that WTC die was made for.
R.Morehouse
Gold $$ Contributor
That would be smart......
That would make a nice day trip. Just seeing the shop and talking to them would be worth the drive. Matt
You'll drool over their facility and equipment. Great guys
JRS....$200 for a WTC die....dude...you ripped me off!
Regnar, jump on it IMO. Two hundred dollars is robbery. I balked at the die when I bought a reamer/brass from a member here and he said it is worth the money. I bit and I have been very satisfied. The precision of the internal/external grinding is impressive and I, having done a bit of machine work in the past, appreciate the time and quality control put in to their product.
Regnar, jump on it IMO. Two hundred dollars is robbery. I balked at the die when I bought a reamer/brass from a member here and he said it is worth the money. I bit and I have been very satisfied. The precision of the internal/external grinding is impressive and I, having done a bit of machine work in the past, appreciate the time and quality control put in to their product.
I'm curious, and could't seem to find the answer on Warner's website so maybe someone who owns one of these dies can chime in.
Will these dies work in a standard 7/8 14 press, as the website says the press must accept 1-1/4 12 (or is this only for the magnum die?)?
Do these allow the use of neck bushings to control neck tension?
Will these dies work in a standard 7/8 14 press, as the website says the press must accept 1-1/4 12 (or is this only for the magnum die?)?
Do these allow the use of neck bushings to control neck tension?
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