This is great news especially to carry on his legacy.
Larry Willis collet die
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They make one for the 240 weatherby?
victor3ranger
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I bet they could, might try it give them a call and see if they will help you out
Laelkhunter
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Is the .240 based on the .300 Weatherby case? Most Weatherby cases are. If it is, I think it will work. IIRC It is basically the same case just necked up or down for the particular bullet.
No. It's smaller, only a weatherby case
I had the exact same thing happen. I ordered my original years ago from Larry. Several months ago, I ordered another from the new owner for my dad. They sent two. I emailed them what happened and they told me to return one and they would refund me shipping. They got their die back but never heard back on the shipping. For sure not the business Larry started.I ordered one and he sent me two(I returned the extra one) love mine and it works perfectly, quality is good BUT customer service sucks. I'm aware he's a one horse operation but
edit: I got mine last year mid-year. Trying to reach him was like pulling teeth. Seem he'd been fishing and unreachable
I keep having issues with the collet slipping over the belt and ruining the collet.
I haven't used mine in quite some time because a replacement collet is $40.
I haven't used mine in quite some time because a replacement collet is $40.
victor3ranger
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I found that one side is definitely bigger than the other, first thing I do is figure out what end is smaller and slide it down towards the belt first.
eschafer
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collet fits only one way... use Imperial Sizing Die Wax as suggested by Larry Willis... There's a video on a CD when you buy one, with all the instructions included.... Never has the die given me problems with 338 Win.... Works very well...
The guy that's there now is Jay, and it's a nightmare trying to get a hold of him. He's very nice and I tried to give him my business because the company is in Florida, but the delays and lack of communication suck.
When I purchased mine 2009 from Larry it was a basic website never talked to him or anyone. I received simple instructions with the die I also bought the shoulder height unit. I have used the die since then it is pretty simple. Check for the belt size issue in one rnd, then lube with imperial sizing wax and run through, the collet only works one way. It is quick simple and effective. I don't really see a need for the video, if you reload you will get it. I don't remember it being fast or slow but it came and I used it. I can believe that some people need it immediately but that's where amazon spoiled us. I'm suprised Midway has not stocked them, but that may be because Larry didn't want to through them. It works where a FL die doesn't. It works for me.
I ended up buying one from eBay new for the same price as the website, it took me 2 rounds to get it figured out but it does work well. Just used a lot of die wax initially to get it to work.
Mike Matteson
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I kind of wonder is you are going to get the die or not. I have a problem with a browning 338WM chamber in my sons rifle. I feel that it's about the area above the belt. I stumble onto this, this morning. Looking at ordering out 4 of them. My brother, and sons all have belted mag rifles. I have several.
I thank all for the imput. Great day when you learn something new. Now of to the net to see what I can find.
I thank all for the imput. Great day when you learn something new. Now of to the net to see what I can find.
