308 Neck Die

DresserDan

April 20, 2012 13:55

I see that Hornady list a 308 neck zize die that can be used for other calibers.7.5x55-30/06-300 etc.Can most necks dies for the 308 be used for other calibers or is this something that Hornady came up with?I am looking at a carbide neck die from Lyman now.
https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=00005046045

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  nononsense

  April 20, 2012 14:36

  DresserDan,
  
  Hornady manufactures 3 types of .30 caliber dies:
  
  1) 30 Cal Neck Size Die (.308) 1 Each (caliber specific)
  
  SKU: 046045 | 1/EA
  
  MSRP: $30.95
  
  2) 30 Cal Mag Neck Size Die (.307) 1 Each (caliber specific)
  
  SKU: 046057 | 1/EA
  
  MSRP: $30.95
  
  3) 308 Win MatchT Grade Neck Size Die 1 Each (cartridge specific)
  
  SKU: 544357 | 1/EA
  
  MSRP: $53.20
  
  The first two are caliber specific which means it will neck size for .30 caliber but it doesn't touch the body or shoulder of the case. This will do a multitude of .30 caliber cases except those that are considered to be Magnum. That's why they list a 'Magnum' neck sizer in addition to the standard.
  
  The third die is cartridge specific to the .308 Win. only.
  
  I have a fairly complete set of these dies to use when I'm making wildcat cartridges or experimenting with something different.
  
  Best.

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  demo-dan

  April 20, 2012 19:12

  I really want to thank you guys for your knowledge. I think if I get up the guts there may be a chance I'd do some loading or reloading myself. You guys know your stuff.

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  DresserDan

  April 21, 2012 10:08

  Thanks.I think I will go with the Lyman Carbide 308.I should be able to use it for the other calibers that need neck sizing.

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  FrancF

  April 21, 2012 16:43

  quote:Originally posted by demo-dan
  I really want to thank you guys for your knowledge. I think if I get up the guts there may be a chance I'd do some loading or reloading myself. You guys know your stuff.
  
  
  You should start! Yes, little scary at first but that's a good thing keeps ya focused on what you are doing. Follow the steps in any reload book and your good to go!

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  nemesisenforcer

  April 21, 2012 18:26

  so what you're telling me is, someone beat me to my brilliant idea of having a multi cartridge/same bullet diameter neck sizer?
  
  I'm suing.

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