Just purchased a DTA SRS in 338 Lapua. What are you guys recommending for a reloading setup (press, die, etc). I currently have a Hornady lock-n-load setup for reloading my 460 S&W revolver but am not sure how well this will work with the 338. I see that they do have die sets for this cartridge....
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338 Lapua reloading press and die recommmendation
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Re: 338 Lapua reloading press and die recommmendation
I'm using an RCBS RockChucker ('70's vintage) and RCBS dies.
I'm using an RCBS RockChucker ('70's vintage) and RCBS dies.
Re: 338 Lapua reloading press and die recommmendation
rockchucker is pretty solid. I havent used the forester/bonanza co-ax press but I hear good stuff about them. the rockchucker is a little less expensive. the money you save on a rockchucker can go towards the expensive brass
rockchucker is pretty solid. I havent used the forester/bonanza co-ax press but I hear good stuff about them. the rockchucker is a little less expensive. the money you save on a rockchucker can go towards the expensive brass
Re: 338 Lapua reloading press and die recommmendation
Thanks for the feedback. I have a call into Hornady to see what all is needed.
Thanks for the feedback. I have a call into Hornady to see what all is needed.
Re: 338 Lapua reloading press and die recommmendation
Rockchucker press but I use Redding Competition dies.
Rockchucker press but I use Redding Competition dies.
Re: 338 Lapua reloading press and die recommmendation
Like others I'm also using the Redding Comp dies; however, for a press I'm using a Redding Ultramag. Not an inexpensive press but if it's all about minimizing cost you probably wouldn't have bought a .338LM.
Like others I'm also using the Redding Comp dies; however, for a press I'm using a Redding Ultramag. Not an inexpensive press but if it's all about minimizing cost you probably wouldn't have bought a .338LM.
Re: 338 Lapua reloading press and die recommmendation
I'll have to check the Redding Comp dies. Anyone know if they work with the Hornady press?
I'll have to check the Redding Comp dies. Anyone know if they work with the Hornady press?
Re: 338 Lapua reloading press and die recommmendation
COAX press, RCBS Gold Medal bushing neck die, Forster ultra micrometer seater. I've been able to produce some very consistent reloads with this set-up.
COAX press, RCBS Gold Medal bushing neck die, Forster ultra micrometer seater. I've been able to produce some very consistent reloads with this set-up.
Re: 338 Lapua reloading press and die recommmendation
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BBB</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'll have to check the Redding Comp dies. Anyone know if they work with the Hornady press? </div></div>
They should work. You might have to tilt the bullet nose up, into the die, before you can seat the base.
It's a long bullet and a long case.
Chris
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BBB</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'll have to check the Redding Comp dies. Anyone know if they work with the Hornady press? </div></div>
They should work. You might have to tilt the bullet nose up, into the die, before you can seat the base.
It's a long bullet and a long case.
Chris
Re: 338 Lapua reloading press and die recommmendation
I use a Rock Chucker press as well. However, my dies are kind of a strange set up. I use a Lee universal decapper, Redding body and separate neck die, Sinclair expander and a Forester micrometer seater.
Yeah, it's a lot of steps but I only use the body die if the bolts gets too tuff. However, after 5 reloadings on the same 25 pieces of brass, I have not had to use the body die yet. The bolt still opens and closes easily.
I use a Rock Chucker press as well. However, my dies are kind of a strange set up. I use a Lee universal decapper, Redding body and separate neck die, Sinclair expander and a Forester micrometer seater.
Yeah, it's a lot of steps but I only use the body die if the bolts gets too tuff. However, after 5 reloadings on the same 25 pieces of brass, I have not had to use the body die yet. The bolt still opens and closes easily.
