@Ares
I googled "Triebel Guntools" with interest as you mentioned them in your post here. - Do you by chance know what a set of dies, say in a larger caliber such as 416 Berrett costs ? - And what would one expect as far as time to manufacture and deliver ? - Also, are you aware of any possible importing challenges that may be considered if a U.S. customer wanted this product ?
- I'm asking as I don't know the real answers to these questions. - I appreciate that you've put forth the information that you have.
Kind Regards,
Yes the prices of the dies are listed in they're catalogue the model number and the price in euros, and the available types for each caliber, and die dimensions.
They are rather expensive for the 416, 50 bmg and some of the largest nitro express cartidges, about 360 euros pr die. The sets are a bit cheaper but i don't have the prices here.
To get a set made will usually be at least 4 weeks if they are not in stock at the manufacturer. Delivery time is shipping time to the U.S through the customs, depends what shipping option you choose and how quickly they go through the customs.
I usually get things from the U.S in a weeks time if i order the opposite way.
Calibers like the Cheytacs , 338 Lapua etc are 230-270 ish euros in the 1 1/4 dimensions.
And the 14,5x114 mm and larger calibers costs around 750 euros.
Custom made seating stems to match a bullet is 15 euros.
They are cheaper then a WTC die but they are also not custom made to the same level of perfection. I do not own dies from Neil Jones or the other custom makers in the US so i can't speak of those. A custom made die fitted to your chamber. will always be a better option in my experience.
But for high end off the shelf reloading dies i have never found anything that is close in terms of quality,fit and finish.
There is a few german reloading stores that stocks those dies, but the prices goes up a good deal by ordering through them. Grauwolf.net is likely the one with the most available options.
As for import/export there is no real challenges that i am aware of.
The U.S regulations are generally only strict on export.
And in Europe there are no restrictions on dies or any reloading equipment as far as import/export goes.