Mandrels or gauge pins?

[swd]

Amazon want 12 to 13 dollars a piece. I think thats a bit high.

Wow! There about $3.50 each from Amazon on the US side of the border.

 

[dgeesaman]

I prefer the 21st Century mandrels which are coated. I started with the standard steel and decided very early on that the nitride was the ticket.

Yeah I played with gauge pins held in a puller for a while, then changed to a Sinclair expander die and 21st Century expanders. The coated ones are expensive but for the size I use most often, it’s worth it. That’s not an option with gage pins.

David

 

[Trevor60]

Amazon want 12 to 13 dollars a piece. I think thats a bit high.

Check out Century tools in Mississauga I ordered in 2 sets of .30 cal Vermont pins this year $4.00 a pin
Feb 2021
https://www.centurytools.com/

 

[marchboom]

Does anyone know of a less expensive die body and collet nut other than the Porter brand? That brand seems a little pricey. I currently use a Forster bullet puller with mandrel pins but I like the Porter type.

 

[TrxR]

Does anyone know of a less expensive die body and collet nut other than the Porter brand? That brand seems a little pricey. I currently use a Forster bullet puller with mandrel pins but I like the Porter type.

I dont think anyone else sells such a thing

 

[NZ_Fclass]

I found these guys out of South Africe - but I can't get an answer from them

Expander Mandrel Set | Axis Precision Worx

Commercial die manufacturers have no set standards for the Expander ball in their dies. Due to the large variations, this makes it necessary to properly size the inside diameter before seating. We recomend removing the expander ball completely from your resizing dies. Your last step before...

www.axisprecisionworx.com

 

[piie]

I found these guys out of South Africe - but I can't get an answer from them

Expander Mandrel Set | Axis Precision Worx

Commercial die manufacturers have no set standards for the Expander ball in their dies. Due to the large variations, this makes it necessary to properly size the inside diameter before seating. We recomend removing the expander ball completely from your resizing dies. Your last step before...

www.axisprecisionworx.com

What would you like to find out about it? Perhaps I can try to get hold of someone for you.

 

[NZ_Fclass]

What would you like to find out about it? Perhaps I can try to get hold of someone for you.

G'day - Isent an enquiry about purchasing the set - the price is reasonable- and the cost of freight, but no reply. It does make one nervous about doing business, particularly at distance. A neighbour tells me that these are the guys behind Impact shooting. Thank you.

 

[piie]

G'day - Isent an enquiry about purchasing the set - the price is reasonable- and the cost of freight, but no reply. It does make one nervous about doing business, particularly at distance. A neighbour tells me that these are the guys behind Impact shooting. Thank you.

Hi

I bought mine from these guys, very helpful and they answered phones/e-mails. I also ordered additional sizes without issues- I think APW is more geared towards communicating with their wholesalers...

https://legionnaire.co.za/

The mandrels screw into the die by mesns of a screw through the top of the die body.

 

[NZ_Fclass]

Hi

I bought mine from these guys, very helpful and they answered phones/e-mails. I also ordered additional sizes without issues- I think APW is more geared towards communicating with their wholesalers...

https://legionnaire.co.za/

The mandrels screw into the die by mesns of a screw through the top of the die body.

Thank you - Ill get in touch. I see on their website that they are on backorder (isnt everything?)