Which dies for 338-378 Wby?

[el matador]

I'm getting ready to start loading for this monster and the selection of dies is quite limited. I prefer the Redding bushing neck dies used in conjunction w/body die and their competition seater, but Redding only sells the basic dies in this caliber. Hornady has a set that looks decent, but again just a FL sizer. Then there's the basic RCBS set. What is everyone using? I want good dies but don't particularly feel like ponying up for a custom set.

 

[matemike]

The RCBS bullet seating plus FL and neck resizers treat me well on a RCBS rock chucker press.

 

[dig]

The redding dies work great and you can add a micrometer seating stem. I have thousand of 338-378 cartridges loaded with them. I'm not a fan of the RCBS stems. That being said I just purchased a set of the new Hornadys for a 378 Weby and I am impressed! Like the seater and orderd micrometer for it.

Great caliber, go ahead improve your Lapuas, create your Edge +P, should have just started with the Weby.

 

[matemike]

The RCBS bullet seating plus FL and neck resizers treat me well on a RCBS rock chucker press.

IN addition to my post, I will be probably be looking into a mic seater once I figure out my favorite pill to shoot.

Great caliber, go ahead improve your Lapuas, create your Edge +P, should have just started with the Weby.

I "dig" this quote.

 

[idaho elk hunter]

I use a Hornady with excellent results. I if I had the chance would try a set of Forresters out and have them set the neck in the die to my chamber. I am not willing to change due to how much can you approve upon .35 groups that the Hornady delivers?

 

[dig]

Not to hijack but what are you all shooting. I have had best accuracy/velocity luck with Retumbo. Been shooting the 280 Hornady and 250 grn Berger OTM.

 

[el matador]

I'm not shooting anything yet! I have some 250 and 225 Accubonds sitting around, hoping to find a good load with the 250s and Retumbo or H1000.

Right now I'm leaning toward the Hornady dies with an added micrometer. Thanks for the replies so far.

 

[Dosh]

el, it's probable most Weatherby owners are asking the same question. Why no quality bushing dies for Weatherby? First to offer them for all the Weatherby calibers should make a fortune.