Custom Die Makers

[mike Bullard]

Looking for a custom die maker to build a set of 338x378 Weatherby dies. I know of Neil Jones and Whidden any others out there. Please hit me back

Thanks

 

[Comrade Terry]

You already know about Whidden, but he's my first choice.

 

[dkhunt14]

Jim Carlson, Warner tool, and even Hornady. Matt

 

[butchlambert]

Alan Warner of Warner Tool is best, but are you willing to pay $600 for a die. I have one and it is the Rolls Royce.

 

[Kurz]

Looking for a custom die maker to build a set of 338x378 Weatherby dies. I know of Neil Jones and Whidden any others out there. Please hit me back

Thanks

It was a trial and tribulation when I wanted some 'special' dies for my 338/378 build. I 'assumed' that nearly every die maker would have something to offer. Well, they do although usually not in stock but special order.

Jim Carstensen (JLC Precision), John Whidden and Alan Warner probably make the best dies available. But don't forget that the other die makers now usually have a custom department which will work with you to create the dies you need. Some are simple while other get complex and cost many dollars. Try any and all of the standard makers to see what they can do for you. Forster is one I've used in the past. I did get a set of Redding's from Brownells that were in stock and worked until my customs came.

But when I need something a little out of the ordinary, I call Carrie at Whidden to order dies. I can send them a print or dummy cartridges + a print to get what I need. Usual wait time is 6 weeks approximately and can change depending on when you get in line.

Best of Luck!

 

[JRS]

Do you actually need custom?

 

[mike Bullard]

Do you actually need custom?

I would prefer custom made to my chamber from fired cases,,Do you have a idea to share?
Thanks
Mike Bullard
361-522-1245

 

[mike Bullard]

Do you actually need custom?

FYI Whidden does not do radiused shoulders.

 

[mike Bullard]

Thank you for the input guys
Thanks
Mike Bullard

 

[rcparker1]

+1 for Warner die. Very impressive piece and seems to be a good guy to deal with.

 

[Jeffvn]

An other vote for Warner dies....

 

[rardoin]

Warner dies are pricey and take about 3 months to have your die body/custom inserts delivered. However, the precision is second to none and the adjustability with the built in shim stack makes very fine adjustments a snap. My runout on 6.5 x55 BJAI and 6.5 Creedmoor cases are 0.001" or slightly less without using an expander mandrel.

You have to decide if you desire this level of precision (do you really need it??) or is the money best spent elsewhere? I don't have inserts for my hunting cartridges but do use it for my three competition chamberings. I would not give mine up......period.

 

[Tim Singleton]

I didn't know Whidden does not do a radius shoulder.
But for others reading this thread my Whidden dies produce a loaded round between .0005 and .0007 at less than $300 one heck of a value

 

[butchlambert]

Warner dies are pricey and take about 3 months to have your die body/custom inserts delivered. However, the precision is second to none and the adjustability with the built in shim stack makes very fine adjustments a snap. My runout on 6.5 x55 BJAI and 6.5 Creedmoor cases are 0.001" or slightly less without using an expander mandrel.

You have to decide if you desire this level of precision (do you really need it??) or is the money best spent elsewhere? I don't have inserts for my hunting cartridges but do use it for my three competition chamberings. I would not give mine up......period.

Remember you need a press with 1.250X12TPI thread.

 

[Tim Singleton]

I didn't know Whidden does not do a radius shoulder.
But for others reading this thread my Whidden dies produce a loaded round between .0005 and .0007 at less than $300 one heck of a value

I should add don't expect the impossible from any die set, if your chamber isn't up to it the dies can only do so much

 

[butchlambert]

2 photos of the Warner die.

The inserts are custom fitted to your brass body and the other insert is the neck bushing. The good part is the ability to change the inserts for different cartridges.

 

[rardoin]

Remember you need a press with 1.250X12TPI thread.

Important point...I had mine in a Rockchucker first and now it is in a Redding Big Boss. The Rockchucker with a Hornbady Lock N load insert is now my 'second operation' press.....decap, bullet pulling etc.

 

[butchlambert]

Also remember that you can screw the machined insert out of your Rock Chucker and the Warner will screw in.

 

[Bob L.]

Important point...I had mine in a Rockchucker first and now it is in a Redding Big Boss. The Rockchucker with a Hornbady Lock N load insert is now my 'second operation' press.....decap, bullet pulling etc.

Robin,

I am considering obtaining a Warner die, but was planning on using it in my Rockchucker. What was the issue you had using your Rockchucker with the Warner die?

Bob

 

[rardoin]

Bob, no issues at all with the Rockchucker per say. I wanted a dedicated press for the WTC dies so I could leave it set and just change inserts and shims for different chamberings. I, and my father, have other chamberings that we use standard dies for and the need for non-sizing operations so I put the Hornady Lock n Load insert in the chucker. This enables me to put a decap die or the bullet puller in/out of that press quickly. I only bought the Redding Big Boss because it has alittle more 'meat on the bones' but a second RC would have been more than adequate.

Robin