mag10num A+(912) Seller's Other Items. Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2012. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. I like the 243, but it's more of a pain to keep powders on hand that I only have one cartridge for. Our hand-polished sizer die has a shorter OAL for better shoulder bump-back, a smaller base, and tighter internal tolerances. My buffalo was hit with three Swift A-Frames and two Barnes Banded Solid bullets. You then send it to company that will heat treat the die. The only difference is a larger neck and the resulting shorter shoulder. The 6mm-284 is most easily created by necking down the 6.5mm-284 Norma case, which is a direct conversion. Gold $$ Contributor. 20 Vartarg. Posts: 163. So, I sent the dies to RCBS and asked them to confirm the dimensions. 59.67 + 13.15 postage. One pass of a well-lubricated .375 RUM case over a RCBS resizing die equipped with a tapered neck expander forms the case. The hardest component to find for some of these old calibers is brass. Fred has several more books in the works. Any Redding dies made before 2011 are stamped " 280 Rem Imp 40 " and are built to the originally accepted wildcat specs. But have you ever heard of Harvey Donaldson, Grosvenor Wotkyns, J.E. We added a staggered-feed magazine with a single-stack, center feed system from H. S. Precision so the gun would feed Barnes Solids reliably. At the end of the day, its the chase for a better round that matters. The purpose of a wildcat is the cultivation of some attribute not sufficiently present in a commercially available round. Nobody ever called me a conformist in anything I do, and I found the inspiration for my wildcats hiding that part of my rebel brain. LOT #213 NICE!!! Ackley wildcats, such as the .30-06 Ackley Improved, feature increased case capacity and provide superior ballistics. Unable to add item to List. I could shoot it, but it wasnt fun. As this action is performed the inconsistencies of the case neck wall are forced to the inside of the neck. See our custom diesproduct pagefor further information. Model # 544460. The 45-38 Auto is based on the .45 ACP necked down to 38 caliber. As the sizer die is removed from the case the bushing exits the case neck and the expander ball returns through the neck. Does expect you to know basic reloading theory. I had Mark replace the safety with one that would lock the bolt shut. Some former wildcat cartridges that became standard commercial rounds include: Youll likely need to read several books before fully understanding how to make the best wildcat cartridges in your home. The most popular .416 cartridges and the closest competitors are the .416 Remington, which holds 103.4 grains of water, and the .416 Rigby, which holds 129.6 grains. Metallic silhouette shooting is a popular field for wildcatters, as many competitors seek to adapt rifle rounds they can fire through their pistols. That exceptionally low ES helps achieve minimal vertical dispersion at 600 yards. The wide knurling on the die and lock ring make small hand adjustments simple. Obviously to obtain more neck tension a smaller size bushing would be needed. Upon return, we bead blast, hand polish, inspect and process for shipping so please ensure you factor in the turnaround time when ordering. I took the brake off and this gun became a detached retina in waiting. by COLLECTOR 1 Mon Oct 20, 2014 10:55 am Western Firearms in Sydney have got the lot, 0295704294, re the 303/25, they recently got in a set of Simplex Master 7/8 dies for me,,,,,well made and right price.Lyman also do them ..google 25/303 lyman, and you should get them up,,,once again . They do have the 7mm-300WM for $83.20 for the 2 die set which is possibly cheaper then here even after exchange rates and postage. Im going to recommend another option. I also asked him to change the safety so it would lock the bolt down when it is on (eliminating my pet peeve with current Model 700 rifles.). Anyone know of a good supplier in Australia for wildcat reloading dies? The .358 UMT shoots flatter than a .300 Winchester with a 180-grain bullet and has more energy than a .416 Remington at any range. I am trying to resarch a crazy fast wildcat in 20 cal or 22 cal. The 200-grain Barnes Tipped Triple Shock X bullets have a muzzle velocity of 3,100 fps and average .73-inch groups from my rifle at 100 yards. In most cases we have solutions for this. GNR, North American Arms, and Metric Calibers are separated and at the bottom of the list..17 Javalina.17 Remington.17 Hornet.17 Remington Fireball.204 Hornady.20 B.R. The brass is easy to make by simply running .300 Winchester Short Magnum cases into a RCBS die with a tapered expander. For the hunter with one gun or collector with many, you will find valuable information on accuracy, designing, building, loading and shooting wildcats. So, I had Mark install three mercury recoil suppressors, two for the butt and one in the forend. Thanks guys, funny that I'm heading to Sydney this weekend I might have to check out Western Firearms. Wildcatting still persists, albeit in an extremely niche circle of die-hard participants. With no preference on either, these types include the bushing sizer die and the non-bushing sizer die. How Lock-N-Load Works. This produces 3,165 fps and sub-inch groups. 1 rating0 reviews. Please read before using your sizer die. Thats the same advertised velocity of a 180-grain bullet from a .300 Winchester Magnum. Looking at the meplat in your photo, you may want to invest in a meplat trimmer / bullet pointer from Whidden as well, that's the first segment of the bullet that is influenced by air and should be consistent from bullet to bullet for anything long range. I see there are a few online from the US like custombrassandbullets.com. Pre-Owned. These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. 17 Rem. And second, do you enjoy the process? of muzzle energy. After cutting and truing the crown and a few other tweaks it shoots Remington green box 130's 3/4 MOA. With the seating blank have your smith simply chamber the die with the reamer used on your barrels. I am quite certain that I have posted this question in another thread, however cannot find that thread!? I have a set of RCBS dies for a .338-280 Improved wildcat. In determining neck tension with the non-bushing sizer die, simply change the expander ball size to obtain the desired amount of tension. See our custom dies. I have a set of their 25x30-30AI dies and a set of 17 AI Hornet dies. LOT #19 WILDCAT RCBS FL DIE SET .25-35 ACK IMP. Barnes didnt make that one but coated some for me as a favor. The bushing size is dependent on case neck thickness and bullet diameter, not the chamber of the rifle. Although a bit pricey, this is a great addition to your reference materials. It comes chambered in 22LR with a 16.5 inch barrel. My other bullet choice at the time was a Barnes 225-grain X-bullet and, because of the difference in bullet profile, it would have a jump of about .030-inch when seated to the same overall length. Wildcatting probably began after the American Civil War, when the .30-06 was considered by most shooters to be the only round that a hunter was going to need. Weatherby weighs only 7.25 pounds with a light 2-7x scope and a mount from the original Kimber of Oregon. P.O.'s own "Handbook for Shooters & Reloaders" (vols. Categories. The bushing sizer die allows more flexibility in the amount of neck sizing. With a brake it was a beast, but it was manageable. Fired Case Holders - Neck Sized only or if you are forming wildcat calibers and want to trim non-full length sized brass. Dont ask, its a long story.). This also provides a safer way of checking to see if your pet design is actually going to work when fired. Whether you're a hunter or a competition shooter Whidden Gunworks can manufacture Custom dies to your exact specifications and if needed can work with your gunsmith to ensure your dies are as accurate as your new rifle. This cartridge is not fussy and is very easy to handload. I had him install a trigger from Timney Manufacturing Inc. and adjust it for a crisp 3-pound pull. $119.00. All rights reserved. It will beat the 35 Whelen and is great for any animal on this continent. While gun grabbers were mostly successful in eliminating private firearms ownership in Australia, gun ownership was not completely eliminated. Redding & L E Wilson have everything I need. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. DISCLAIMER: All reloading data and information in this article is for informational purposes only. The first question is whether you want to start making wildcat rounds of someone elses development or if you want to start coming up with your own improvements. 17 Hornady Hornet SAAMI. This type of operation is used for reducing case dimensions, such as changing the neck diameter or pushing the shoulder back. The stock has a wide butt and a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad to further reduce felt recoil. The content is fine, but when they formatted it for Kindle it made it very difficult to follow. Bob Dunlap was the lead instructor, Fred lucky to have started his career learning from Bob. Ball Powder: The Answer To Overcoming Case Capacity? Some of the first names to follow in his wake are legends among wildcatters in the know. The first shot of the safari dropped a warthog like he was hit with Thors hammer. Hornady Custom-Grade New Dimension Dies are the most advanced reloading dies available today. Mark Bansner built the gun as he has several other custom rifles in the past, including both of my UMT wildcats. CUSTOM CARTRIDGE MANUFACTURing. The .35 Remington probably comes the closest, but its been dying a slow death for decades. In fact, I ordered a donor rifle that day. CH 276 DUBIEL DIE set RELOADING DIES .276 WILDCAT. Upon return, we bead blast, hand polish, inspect and process for shipping so please ensure you factor in the turnaround time when ordering. Please read before using our Custom Sizer Die, Lead time for Custom dies is currently averaging 10 weeks. When teamed with IMR 7828 it spits out the muzzle at 3,114 fps. At this time we are not able to make dies with radius shoulders such as cartridge designs by Weatherby. In this case the expander ball is replaced with a pin retainer. Accuracy is nearly one hole for the best three-shot groups . Also gave good advise on how to look at doing your own wildcat cartridge. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Whidden Gunworks reloading dies are the best way to be sure you are getting the most out of your time at the reloading bench. The recent book, "Wildcat Cartridges" by die-maker and gunsmithing instructor Fred Zeglin describes Ackley's work. This book has more info on Wildcat reloading and design than anywhere I have looked. He started making his own reamers and reloading dies, so that he could form new wildcats and test ideas without spending a fortune on equipment. Gebby and Smith are most often credited with the version we call the .22-250 Remington today. WILDCAT RCBS NECK DIE 6.5 - 06, LOT #23 WILDCAT RCBS FL DIE SET .260 AAP, LOT #27 PART ONLY!!! My .35/.30-30 has a 16" twist and .359 groove diameter, with throat like the .35 Whelen. Quite often we hear the question What is the difference between a bushing full length sizer die and a non-bushing full length sizer die and which is best?. Bryce M. Towsley is an award-winning writer and photographer whose work covers a wide diversity of subjects, but none more than the field of hunting and the firearms used for that sport. This is beneficial when changing brands of brass, neck turning brass to achieve different wall thickness and experimenting with different neck tensions in loading. Hornady Manufacturing offers the advantage of making custom dies to your specifications. A must have. When having the rifle rebarreled to .250 Improved, I specified a body taper of .015 inch for the case, and to make sure feeding from the modified . Remington 13.40 2 bids 1d 12h + 20.16 postage. WTC CUSTOM SIZING DIE. You cant ask for more than that. Soon Fred was asked to teach about wildcatting for the NRA Short Term Gunsmithing program in Oklahoma, Colorado and Montana. Free shipping. and gunsmiths will learn how to make their own reamers and reloading dies in this book. When his rifle was rechamber to 6.5X257 it would have been opened up to .473 & .471. jeffe. WILDCAT RCBS NECK REAMER DIE .22 BR, LOT #71 WILDCAT REDDING FL (BUSHING) SIZER DIE .22 BR, NO BUSHING, RCBS FL Die Set 219 Zipper Reloading Dies Handloading Wildcat 26001 USA, LOT #700 WILDCAT RCBS FL DIE SET .333 KOHL, LOT #703 WILDCAT UNBANDED FL SIZER DIE .334 OKH, LOT #7 NEW WILDCAT RCBS FL DIE SET .30-357 AET. If youre just making something someone else has already developed, youre going to have a much easier time. The equipment for reloaders and gunsmithing can frequently be found through the same distributors, which is another reason why shooters who are into one are frequently into the other. 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