I have never had any of Blackmond's dies, but I have never heard anything but good reports from those who do.
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I have never had any of Blackmond's dies, but I have never heard anything but good reports from those who do.
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Those Mega Mite presses are massive. How is the ease of use (force required on handle) compared to the S press with the same caliber/same task?
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Originally posted in "Walnut Hill" thread.
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Originally posted in "Walnut Hill" thread.
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Corbin S (knurled) die and Blackmon (smooth) die Originally posted in "Walnut Hill" thread.
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Great pic.
Is the threaded section 1" or 7/8" on the H dies?
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KokomoKid,
Thanks that is very helpful. Looks like a Corbin M die on top, is that correct? Would you mind if I copy this post to the "Comparison" thread?
SSG,
WOW, Those H dies make everything...
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Reload3006, Thank you for the info. I can't quite picture it in my mind. I started a thread with photos of different types of dies called "Comparison of Commonly Available Swage Dies". Would you...
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New Corbins is now selling an adapter kit for using "Dave Corbin" S or M dies on the WH press. That means you can use Dave Corbin, Richard Corbin, any die for reloading presses (BT Sniper, CH4D,...
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The die above is indeed a 45deg angle, but the punch can be flat bottom than ends where the angle starts.
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"Discover Swaging" on Flea Bay. May have to wait for a decent price. Corbins (new) has digital bundle of a bunch of docs. I haven't looked at it. Like Contendernut says, the old Corbins site has...
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The Sea Girt press is just as powerful as the WH or the WH50 when the later are in swaging mode. It is a great deal. The only drawback, which you discovered, is that the swaging stroke is short. ...
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Dimaprok,
Great work on the dies and ejector. I am impressed. You seem to have great knowledge of a variety of makers and dies. What calibers are you looking for in RCE. I have some duplicates. ...
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Here is a comparison of the most common swage dies designed for reloading press. They are designed to have the bullet/core ejected by downward pressure on a plunger fitted through the top of the...
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If you have not seen one, here is what a Tubing Jacket Maker set from RCE looks like.
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Good points. A hydraulic press is much more convenient, but jackets can easily be swaged on any RCE hand press. At present I do not swage from strip, but do swage from copper tubing. I bought a...
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From scratch cost can be around $500-$900 (depending on die set) for press and dies, and additional calibers from $175 - $550 depending on die set. It is not that bad. These prices are for new RCE...
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Nearly all factory jackets are made from guilding metal. Copper hardens from working it. Swaging from sheet metal usually involves not only making a jacket the right diameter and right length, but...
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Wow ICH, great work. That is amazing to us non-machinist types, at least it is amazing to me. I don't know if it would be helpful to know or not, but in addition to RCBS, another company found the...
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I have long since committed most of my dollars to RCE presses and dies, although I own many different kinds that I have picked up though the years if I find a good deal. I just purchased a WH...
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I don't have a strip jacket maker, yet. I have been trying to source metal strip in anticipation of getting one. I would love to see pictures of your dies and jackets. Let us know how the bronze...
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Those are fine presses, but I will stick with my WH-50 in a hand press. The $2000 I save will be a good downpayment on a hydraulic for the things neither hand press will do.
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John K. ,
Sounds like you are on the right track. Keep us posted.
Contendernut,
I will pass it on.
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Full WH die sets are only $540 new, I have had mine over 10 years and they still look like the day I bought them. 1.5" die sets are not required. I never anticipate needing to repolish because I am...
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Well discussions are continuing to evolve. There have been no firm commitments as of yet.
IF we could get a benchtop hydraulic press (no cabinet) with an 8" throw, big enough to support wire...
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |