Converting a standard FL die to a bushing die.

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Anyone know where I can have a standard RCBS .338 Ultra Magnum FL die converted to a bushing die? I spoke to CH4D and they don't do it.

JLC Precision used to do it but I can't find any current information on them or contact info. Their is no web site and no one answers the old numbers I found listed from posts in 2010.

Thanks.

 

[mdmp5]

I would imagine that for the money and effort involved in trying to have a die modified, you could just buy a new bushing die and have it by wednesday

 

[BuzzBoss915]

I was told, a number of years ago, that the Wilson dies are the only ones that can be modified because all the rest are hardened. I have had some Wilson dies modified, so I know that's true. I'm pretty sure every RCBS die is hardened, so you would have to "grind them" to modify, you can't just chuck up in a lathe and cut with a tool. If anybody does this, I don't know but I like the advice above. Simplest solution is to buy a bushing die. BB

 

[wadebrown]

Yes, reloading dies, are hardened but they can be cut in a lathe using carbide tools, JLC has modded a number for me and now that I have a lathe I have modded some for my own use with carbide.

 

[milo 2.0]

Like the others have stated, unless you have access to a lathe and tools, and have to pay 70.00-100.00 dollars an hour for machine work, it's cost prohibitive.
Just buy one.

 

[BuzzBoss915]

Okay, thanks for correcting my advice, I assumed even carbide could not touch hardened dies? Now, it's a question of economics and which is faster. BB

 

[smack]

Ok... I'm game now I just need a .338 Ultra Magnum neck bushing die that someone has on hand that I can order and have here by Wednesday?????? I tried finding one available for immediate shipment and came up empty. I don't need a two or three die Redding set. I just need the bushing neck die.

 

[mdmp5]

Ok... I'm game now I just need a .338 Ultra Magnum neck bushing die that someone has on hand that I can order and have here by Wednesday?????? I tried finding one available for immediate shipment and came up empty. I don't need a two or three die Redding set. I just need the bushing neck die.

You try midway dude? I haven't ordered from them in quite some time, but I got most of my dies from them. Check if they got one in stock. And yes, you can get just the die. You know, let me check with a good friend of mine who is a redding dealer. I'll see if he can get one ASAP. I'll PM you tomorrow.

 

[mdmp5]

Is it 338 Remington ultra magnum you are looking for?

 

[mdmp5]

Here you go man.

Redding Type S Bushing Full Length Sizer Die 338 Remington Ultra Mag

 

[delixe]

Ok... I'm game now I just need a .338 Ultra Magnum neck bushing die that someone has on hand that I can order and have here by Wednesday?????? I tried finding one available for immediate shipment and came up empty. I don't need a two or three die Redding set. I just need the bushing neck die.

Dunno about by Wednesday, but in stock.

338 Remington Ultra Mag TYPE S*Neck Bushing Die | MidsouthShootersSupply.com

 

[Assault116]

orrrr,

Bullets.com

 

[smack]

Is it 338 Remington ultra magnum you are looking for?

Thanks.. I looked but missed it, I only found 2 and 3 die sets.