Who makes .172" custom dies?

[17tbs]

Never heard of reloading dies being EDM'd.

Neither had I. This is how Hornady is going to do it according to their technician.

 

[17tbs]

Buy a blank and have your gunsmith ream it.

You don't understand the problem. I have the rifle I don't have the dies. My reloading equipment was stolen. I bought another reamer in case I want another barrel made. And yes the other reamer, the first one, it was stolen as well.

 

[JSH]

OTT did a lot of chamber’s years back with EDM, so I do t see why dies would not be doable. Dunno what Mike is up to anymore, but he could build about anything you could dream up. Spent a lot of time talking years ago.

 

[17tbs]

OTT did a lot of chamber’s years back with EDM, so I do t see why dies would not be doable. Dunno what Mike is up to anymore, but he could build about anything you could dream up. Spent a lot of time talking years ago.

Who is Mike?

 

[J.D.Erwin]

Chamber reamer, chamber reamer print, and fired (40° shoulder) & unfired cases, so, yep, most everything except the "oink" .

I recently received an email from a large company stating the following..

Hi Lincoln,

I apologize but we do not have the tooling that would be needed to make custom dies for this cartridge. I’m sorry for the inconvenience.

Best Regards,

Aubrey (A.J.) Ferris

V.P. of Manufacturing Operations

Redding Reloading Equipment
1089 Starr Road
Cortland, NY 13045

They still make 17 hornet so I don't understand the problem please help explain this if anyone can.

The cartridge I need dies for will be a 45° 17VHA.

Hutch

If you have free fire cases, you can send them to Harrel Precision and they will make you a custom die for that caliber you may want to call first too check and make sure they do the 17hmr (540) 380-2683 good luck

 

[17tbs]

If you have free fire cases, you can send them to Harrel Precision and they will make you a custom die for that caliber you may want to call first too check and make sure they do the 17hmr (540) 380-2683 good luck

Thank you very much you probably saved me quite a bit of headache. Having an option reduces my stress quite a bit. Knowing that they will be able to do it at a price proves that any other company just doesn't want the job. And that's okay Redding is just not interested.

 

[Gabe22BR]

Suggest you get a resize reamer on order-
Newlon blank & seater-

You can get it done then…

 

[17tbs]

Suggest you get a resize reamer on order-
Newlon blank & seater-

You can get it done then…

I've never heard of Newton but I also didn't know Harrel was still in business. If this is the case then I could just have JGS make a resize reamer.

Belay that order I'm going with Newton if they will do it.

 

[Gabe22BR]

Newlon Precision

Newlon Precision

newlonprecision.com

Just die blanks-
Sizer will have to be harden, or melonite
Seater will be fine

 

[17tbs]

Newlon Precision

Newlon Precision

newlonprecision.com

Just die blanks-
Sizer will have to be harden, or melonite
Seater will be fine

I have a forming die for the original 4.6x30mm case with the original shoulder angle, all I actually need is a FL die for my 40° shoulder case. It would be nice to have a precision neck sizer bushing die, and a precision seating die.

 

[17tbs]

Newlon Precision

Newlon Precision

newlonprecision.com

Just die blanks-
Sizer will have to be harden, or melonite
Seater will be fine

Wow I like their prices. Thank you very very much. I will give them a call on Monday.

 

[Webster]

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In response to another question about why did I pick such a difficult cartridge it's because it can perform almost everything from 17M2 to 17Hornet given the correct handload. It will even go down to 850fps with a 32gr cast lead RN on the right side with 1.2gr of 700X. On the other end of the spectrum you can go up to 3900 feet per second from a 18.75" barrel with the 17gr bullets on the left. 2950fps with H4198 and a 30gr.

Where some see difficulties, I see an advantage.

You seem to be concerned with just fps. My 6BR can shoot small groups past 600 yards.

 

[DaveTooley]

Neither had I. This is how Hornady is going to do it according to their technician.

Learn something new every day.

 

[17tbs]

You seem to be concerned with just fps. My 6BR can shoot small groups past 600 yards.

Not really just fps, mostly versatility. This was made to be a light TC carbine for walking / stalking rabbits etc. No 600 yds shots ever attempted. Most shots have been between 10 to 80 yds. So, yes still small groups, just not at the distance you are shooting. Grouse rabbits, squirrels, etc aren't shot at 600yds, nor do they require a 6mm. A rifle for hunting is sometimes not what you want on a bench for groups, nor do I want to have a long heavy bench rifle for stalking in the woods. A .22lr is a good back up pack/hike rifle, but it is not interesting to me. Sure I could use a 30-06 with 110 gr round nose but that's what I would consider to be overkill although very utilitarian.

 

[JSH]

4.6x30 any easier to come by than years past?

The VHA were meant to be about like a reloadable rimfire. An option not seen since the fall of the little Cooper rounds.

 

[17tbs]

4.6x30 any easier to come by than years past?

The VHA were meant to be about like a reloadable rimfire. An option not seen since the fall of the little Cooper rounds.

Not really, it is hit and miss, a GREAT option is a 17 squirrel. I put out a WTB on a couple forums, and just bought the 40gr Fiocchi loaded to break down and reform. It is a considerable effort, but only needs doing once.

 

[17tbs]

There's always CH4D. It may take a while.

It is on order with them, but 12+ months for delivery.

 

[17tbs]

Hornady won't do .17 custom dies.

I Hope you're incorrect, as I spoke with the technician who told me they woul, and it required EDM .

 

[Webster]

Not really just fps, mostly versatility. This was made to be a light TC carbine for walking / stalking rabbits etc. No 600 yds shots ever attempted. Most shots have been between 10 to 80 yds. So, yes still small groups, just not at the distance you are shooting. Grouse rabbits, squirrels, etc aren't shot at 600yds, nor do they require a 6mm. A rifle for hunting is sometimes not what you want on a bench for groups, nor do I want to have a long heavy bench rifle for stalking in the woods. A .22lr is a good back up pack/hike rifle, but it is not interesting to me. Sure I could use a 30-06 with 110 gr round nose but that's what I would consider to be overkill although very utilitarian.

We are interested in different kind of hunting. I go after nothing but GH. My rifle weights 13.5 lbs.

 

[17tbs]

We are interested in different kind of hunting. I go after nothing but GH. My rifle weights 13.5 lbs.

Rockchucks in the Cascades are frequently seen hiking in the back country, at very close distances. But I don't hunt them as they are not tasty like grouse. Different goal, different rifle.