7mm-08 reloading question - dies?

[CT10ring]

I'm going to reload approximately 50 fired Rem brass 7mm-08 for a friend.
Elk hunter, not a target / high volume shooter.

I bought a 7mm-08 F/L sizing die. I have powders and primers. I'll use Hornady 7mm 139 g CX bullets.

Since I don't have a 7mm-08, I'm thinking my Wilson in-line bullet seater die for .308 could also double for the 7mm-08 bullet.
Seems like it would work?

Thoughts?

 

[7887mm08]

I think not. I'm pretty sure you will be seating off of the tip of the bullet if you try it

 

[dthomas]

You will at least need a 7mm seaseat

 

[dthomas]

You will at least need a 7mm seaseat

Seating stem for it

 

[CT10ring]

I think not. I'm pretty sure you will be seating off of the tip of the bullet if you try it

Thanks. I bought a dedicated 7mm-08 seating die.

 

[Murray Brook]

@CT10ring
Probably not as good as a Wilson but this die really surprised me. Never was a fan of seating dies that only used a collar for bullet alignment but for some reason this die works. If the case run-out is good it will generally keep the BRO under .002 or better. JME

Universal Bullet Seating Die | Frankford Arsenal

Universal Bullet Seating Die

www.frankfordarsenal.com

 

[CT10ring]

@CT10ring
Probably not as good as a Wilson but this die really surprised me. Never was a fan of seating dies that only used a collar for bullet alignment but for some reason this die works. If the case run-out is good it will generally keep the BRO under .002 or better. JME

Universal Bullet Seating Die | Frankford Arsenal

Universal Bullet Seating Die

www.frankfordarsenal.com

Thanks for this; new to me.
I bought Lee sizing dies (earlier)- F/L case and bullet seater.
I've loaded 5 test rounds.
Runout - 1X fired brass - loaded rounds is .002 -.007".
I shoot em in her rifle tomorrow and see what happens.
Hornady 139 CX . 284's.

 

[Gargoyle]

You can also run 308 WIN brass through a 7mm-08 sizer. I only get .001" thicker case neck with an RCBS FL die. I make all my 7mm-08 brass like this.

I would also recommend 120gr Hammer Hunters from Hammer Bullets. 3080fps and straight DRT kills.