I'm trying to find the correct shell holder for a 300 Norma Mag. I currently use an RCBS #48 that is supposed to be for 338 Norma/338 Lapua but the 300 Norma case flops around a lot in it. Is there another one I should try?
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What shell holder for 300 Norma Mag
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I believe it is #35 Redding or #43 Hornady, #37 RCBS, #8 Lee, and #17 Lyman but it is best to get confirmation directly from the shell holder manufacturer.
The shell holder cross reference chart I have shows #14 for RCBS for the .338 LM.
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Thanks Feenix. I bought an RCBS #14 and the Norma case will not fit.
How about the #14 RCBS?
Disregard! I cross-referenced the chart I was using directly with what RCBS is showing for the .338 LM is indeed #48. Getting rid of it, too much erroneous information.
lancetkenyon
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Redding #35 is what I use.
This is the current chart that I have from RCBS.
#48 maybe the right one but the cases have a lot of play in then, to the point that I've ruined case mouths from hitting the bottom of the die due to misalignment.
SPitty
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RCBS Shell Holder #14 is for 338LM when using Lapua Brass
#4 is for standard mag bolt face. 300 Norma uses a 338 Lapua bolt face.
I thought about that afterwards, for the 338 Lapua I use RCBS #48 and no slack. Maybe if you use #48, it is defective
SPitty
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I have always used #48 for my 338LM including with Lapua brass so I am confused as to why the RCBS site has it listed under #14.
RCBS
RCBS
SHELL HOLDER #14
Model: 9214- .45-70 U.S. Government
- .30-378 Weatherby Magnum
- .338 Lapua Magnum (With Lapua Brass)
