Just ordered 100 new Lapua cases, Federal 215's, some N165, 7828ssc and Berger OTM 300's but cannot seem to locate any die sets. Have checked all of the normal locations that I am aware of. Sinclair's, Brownell's, Cabelas, Midsouth shooters and a whole list of others. Does anyone have the little hidden gem of a supply house that may have any sets in stock without having to order individual dies of different manufacturers? Any help would be appreciated. Also note that I am green when it comes to loading so I don't need to jump into the top of the line dies. Most loading is done in the presence of an experienced loader. Don't mind spending some money but there are no competitions in my future. Thanks
Help in locating some dies
- Thread starter mwilkins
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The forster from midway is going to be your best bet, they are in stock and great dies. Gunstop doesnt keep live inventory so they may or may not have them. Also midway will get them out to quick
Funny how you check sites for items that show not to be in stock but by time you turn your head around they are there.
Thanks for the help guys. Got the Forster set ordered
Thanks for the help guys. Got the Forster set ordered
Yeah, I can understand a shorage of components due to hoarding, but I can't figure out why there is a shortage on reloading equipment as well, and I'm not just talking about basic tools either- specialty reloading equipment where should be less demand.
Sure, but do new reloaders jump into specialty tools from the get-go, like concentricity gauges, flash hole deburers, primer pocket swagers, and the like?
likely not, but in times of many new loaders the suppliers will put more effort/ machining time into the basics: dies / presses because they can sell some volume, thus the shortage of specialty items - the reality is that through any year many of these specialty items are backordered as production runs are intermittent
100% good advice. Far too many On-line "dealers" don't actually have any stock, are a new breed, they have a computer, and that's it, their "in stock" means nothing, as they are assuming someone else's" in stock" means something. They are order takers, in for a cut of the profit(s).
I guess I am outside of the box as I like to have everything that I may need. Nothing worse than needing a tool and not having it. In this case with components being hard to get your hands on, there is a laundry list of items on my notebook. Every time out looking at sites, if there is a particular item in stock, I try to grab it while I have the chance.
Reloading has always been in the back of my mind as something to do and as a next step of progression into shooting. It more so came to light once I started the 338 build. The only way to make it half way affordable is to load your own. Since the 338 is in the books, supply gathering for my Grendel has taken place at the same time.
Reloading has always been in the back of my mind as something to do and as a next step of progression into shooting. It more so came to light once I started the 338 build. The only way to make it half way affordable is to load your own. Since the 338 is in the books, supply gathering for my Grendel has taken place at the same time.
