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338 Win Mag reloading dies
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<blockquote data-quote="sep" data-source="post: 2968921" data-attributes="member: 34774"><p>I've been loading for the 338 WM since 1993. I have used RCBS full length sizing dies, Lee collet dies, Forster full length sizing dies and Redding Bushing dies with Short Action Customs (SAC) bushings and Sinclair expander mandrels.</p><p></p><p>All make good ammo but my preference is the Redding bushing dies with SAC bushings and Sinclair expander mandrel. My second choice would be the Forster full length sizing dies. I like how their expander ball is located up near the neck of the case rather than near the bottom. </p><p></p><p>I tested case neck runout using Norma brass with the RCBS, Forster and Redding dies and the Redding dies with SAC bushings and Sinclair expander mandrel produced the most concentric cases. Forster would be a close second.</p><p></p><p>The SAC bushings really surprised me. They claim the bushings are tapered at the bottom to prevent the case necks from developing runnout and in my testing they really produced straight cases. I now use them for all the rifle cartridges I load except 30-30 Winchester.</p><p></p><p>For 338 WM bullet seating, I prefer the Forster micrometer adjustable seating die. It works really well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sep, post: 2968921, member: 34774"] I've been loading for the 338 WM since 1993. I have used RCBS full length sizing dies, Lee collet dies, Forster full length sizing dies and Redding Bushing dies with Short Action Customs (SAC) bushings and Sinclair expander mandrels. All make good ammo but my preference is the Redding bushing dies with SAC bushings and Sinclair expander mandrel. My second choice would be the Forster full length sizing dies. I like how their expander ball is located up near the neck of the case rather than near the bottom. I tested case neck runout using Norma brass with the RCBS, Forster and Redding dies and the Redding dies with SAC bushings and Sinclair expander mandrel produced the most concentric cases. Forster would be a close second. The SAC bushings really surprised me. They claim the bushings are tapered at the bottom to prevent the case necks from developing runnout and in my testing they really produced straight cases. I now use them for all the rifle cartridges I load except 30-30 Winchester. For 338 WM bullet seating, I prefer the Forster micrometer adjustable seating die. It works really well. [/QUOTE]
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