I need to purchase a set of 338 lapua dies and was looking for some input or opinions as to what brand would be good, RCBS bushing style or redding bushing style, two or three die set? As of now all I have done is full legnth resized. Thanks.
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Thanks DessertHK, do you use the bushing style dies and if so, which size bushing works for you?
Thanks DessertHK, do you use the bushing style dies and if so, which size bushing works for you?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: desertshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks DessertHK, do you use the bushing style dies and if so, which size bushing works for you? </div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: desertshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks DessertHK, do you use the bushing style dies and if so, which size bushing works for you? </div></div>
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Re: 338 lapua dies
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: toyotatacomasr5</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i got some 338 LAPUA 250g HPBT SCENAR rounds for sale </div></div>
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BTW, nice choice of truck.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: toyotatacomasr5</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i got some 338 LAPUA 250g HPBT SCENAR rounds for sale </div></div>
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BTW, nice choice of truck.
Re: 338 lapua dies
Thanks I will be using Lapua brass also. Pardon my ignorance, but what is the 3rd die used for?
Thanks I will be using Lapua brass also. Pardon my ignorance, but what is the 3rd die used for?
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: desertshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks I will be using Lapua brass also. Pardon my ignorance, but what is the 3rd die used for? </div></div>
Neck sizing, seating and body die (sorta like a full length minus the neck sizing as I understand it) This is what I use. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=423070
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: desertshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks I will be using Lapua brass also. Pardon my ignorance, but what is the 3rd die used for? </div></div>
Neck sizing, seating and body die (sorta like a full length minus the neck sizing as I understand it) This is what I use. http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=423070
Re: 338 lapua dies
I prefer using the RCBS dies along with the Hornady quick-change inserts in my RCBS Rock Chucker press. This way, the reloader doesn't have to set up the dies everytime to reload. I own and operate two sniper rifles chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum and I neck size and full length size both using nothing but RCBS dies and my consistency at long range is incredible.
I prefer using the RCBS dies along with the Hornady quick-change inserts in my RCBS Rock Chucker press. This way, the reloader doesn't have to set up the dies everytime to reload. I own and operate two sniper rifles chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum and I neck size and full length size both using nothing but RCBS dies and my consistency at long range is incredible.
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sakoshooter, thanks for your input. I am just gathering components to start reloading for the 338 lapua. You said your consistancy was great at long range. If you don't mind, What type of powder and bullets are you using?
sakoshooter, thanks for your input. I am just gathering components to start reloading for the 338 lapua. You said your consistancy was great at long range. If you don't mind, What type of powder and bullets are you using?
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I mainly use Reloader 19. It gives a pretty good burn rate across the broad spectrum as far as magnum powders go. I've had really good luck using 87.5 grains of Reloader 19 along with the 250 grain Lapua FMJBT projectiles. Hope that this helps.
I mainly use Reloader 19. It gives a pretty good burn rate across the broad spectrum as far as magnum powders go. I've had really good luck using 87.5 grains of Reloader 19 along with the 250 grain Lapua FMJBT projectiles. Hope that this helps.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sakoshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I mainly use Reloader 19. It gives a pretty good burn rate across the broad spectrum as far as magnum powders go. I've had really good luck using 87.5 grains of Reloader 19 along with the 250 grain Lapua FMJBT projectiles. Hope that this helps. </div></div>
I'm just guessing that RL-19 is just a tad quick for the 250s. Look for RL-22 or RL-25 if you're going Alliant powders.
For out to 1k, H-4831sc, VV-165, VV-170, H-1000 should be sufficient.
Chris
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sakoshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I mainly use Reloader 19. It gives a pretty good burn rate across the broad spectrum as far as magnum powders go. I've had really good luck using 87.5 grains of Reloader 19 along with the 250 grain Lapua FMJBT projectiles. Hope that this helps. </div></div>
I'm just guessing that RL-19 is just a tad quick for the 250s. Look for RL-22 or RL-25 if you're going Alliant powders.
For out to 1k, H-4831sc, VV-165, VV-170, H-1000 should be sufficient.
Chris
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