New Area 419 ZERO M-series sizing die

[Monday shooter40]

OK guys, who just got the notification email about the new sizing die from AREA 419? Let your thoughts fly!!!

 

[rijndael]

At 8:45 it goes in to specifics, but a $500 price tag sure is getting up there.

 

[Area419Craig]

At 8:45 it goes in to specifics, but a $500 price tag sure is getting up there.

It's certainly a premium product, but does what no other die on the market does, so for those that want the features it's going to make life better.

 

[rijndael]

It's certainly a premium product

No doubt. It's a Perazzi, I'm an 870 guy.

 

[Monday shooter40]

It's certainly a premium product, but does what no other die on the market does, so for those that want the features it's going to make life better.

No matter if the die is a success or not, I am fascinated with AREA 419's ingenuity and craftsmanship. It takes special people in this world to be on the front line of innovation and design, regardless of the industry that you are in.

While i don't think I NEED this die, I am eager to try it and see what it does/doesn't do.

 

[shoot4fun]

No matter if the die is a success or not, I am fascinated with AREA 419's ingenuity and craftsmanship. It takes special people in this world to be on the front line of innovation and design, regardless of the industry that you are in.

While i don't think I NEED this die, I am eager to try it and see what it does/doesn't do.

I got the impression it only "does" when used with a Zero press with a special turret and special shell holder.
True?

 

[JimSC]

he emphasized that the dies are cut with a reamer, now I am not in the business but aren't all dies cut with a slightly undersized chamber reamer ? Hammer forging seems unlikely

 

[22BRGUY]

Reminds me of Europe where the only ones that could afford to shoot anything
were/are the ultra wealthy elite.

 

[stavey]

So they reinvented a sizing die ?
It does exactly what a Lee die does for 30x the price. LOL

 

[Monday shooter40]

I got the impression it only "does" when used with a Zero press with a special turret and special shell holder.
True?

He did say that they were going to offer alternate shell holders in the future for presses other than the Zero.

 

[JimSC]

seriously if I were going to spend that kind of money I would opt for a custom made die cut for my rifles chamber. Of course I use off the shelf barrels so that option is unnecessary anyway

 

[stavey]

He did say that they were going to offer alternate shell holders in the future for presses other than the Zero.

At their price a press should be included.

 

[Monday shooter40]

It seems to me that they are trying to enter the "Custom die" market for people who do not use custom reamers.

I like that they are able to size lower on the case and i want to see exactly how much thats adjustable.

 

[Area419Craig]

I got the impression it only "does" when used with a Zero press with a special turret and special shell holder.
True?

No, when we release the option to order with a shellholder that fits a traditional press (coming fairly soon, will all be the same price) you'll be able to do all these things on a Rock Chucker or Big Boss or anything that can take a 1-1/4 die.

 

[Area419Craig]

he emphasized that the dies are cut with a reamer, now I am not in the business but aren't all dies cut with a slightly undersized chamber reamer ? Hammer forging seems unlikely

MANY, MANY dies are cut via boring, which is cheaper and incurs less setup time, but will not be as consistent on scale.

 

[jobhopper66]

While one of these dies probably won't be on my wish list you still have to appreciate the quality of Area419 products especially at a time when quality in general is going down on so many items.

 

[LCazador]

I've been using Neil Jones custom dies for years. They are custom made to your chamber. Micrometer headspace and size base to your chamber dimensions.

 

[JimSC]

MANY, MANY dies are cut via boring, which is cheaper and incurs less setup time, but will not be as consistent on scale.

Ok if you say so but still if I were going to spend that kind of money I would be using custom dies. Whidden made me one for a 30 Major using my fired cartridges for half the price of your die. Just saying, each to their own

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Im floored

 

[SeabeeKen]

A solution for no problems i have. Keep em