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Offline Marsh1

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Source for .475 sizing die
« on: September 29, 2006, 07:26:46 AM »
I am having trouble finding a sizing die that will size bullets down enough for my FA 83 in .475 L.
The .476 RCBS die I have allows the sized bullet to spring back just enough to make it impossible to chamber.
I need a .475. I contacted Huntington and they don't make one.
Can anyone steer me to a source.
What do you guys with this gun do about this problem?
Marsh
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Re: Source for .475 sizing die
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2006, 07:38:03 AM »
sizingdie.com will make you what youneed.

Sean
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Re: Source for .475 sizing die
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2006, 04:41:14 PM »
Marsh, I have the same problem with some of my bullets when sized to .476.  I bought a .474 that RCBS sold, but my accuracy and velocity fell off.  I will hone this out to make a custom fit die.  This is fairly easy to do, all you need is a dowel, an electric drill, some sandpaper, and a good way to measure the die.  If the link to the custom dies that 475/480 gave you doesn't look feasable give the honing a try.  I did this on my 50-70 Contender, and it worked great.  Good luck.
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Re: Source for .475 sizing die
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2006, 05:19:07 PM »
Well I contacted Mr Stillwell at sizingdie.com and he will make a die for me for $39 bucks.
I tried to buy a .474 die from RCBS but hey aren't in stock and are a custom job with a 90 day lead time.
dubber, what size dowell will you use?
Marsh
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Re: Source for .475 sizing die
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2006, 08:12:35 PM »
Marsh, sorry about the wait, I used a 3/8" dowel, I just varied the amount of wraps of sandpaper until I had a snug fit.  This isn't a complicated procedure, just a bit of a slow one.  Hone a little, check, repeat.  You will catch on soon as to how long to go between measuring.  This may be a pain, but it will get you to that "perfect" size.  Good luck.
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Re: Source for .475 sizing die
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2006, 10:20:55 PM »


Hi Marsh,

Been out of town for a little over a week.


I'm also starting to look around for when my .475 licence comes.... http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/2,71.html

These seemed cheaper than sizingdie.com if I recall, but they also came highly recommended.

Wim

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Re: Source for .475 sizing die
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2006, 10:22:10 PM »

Hi Marsh,

Been out of town for a little over a week.


I'm also starting to look around for when my .475 licence comes.... http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/2,71.html

These seemed cheaper than sizingdie.com if I recall, but they also came highly recommended.

Wim

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Re: Source for .475 sizing die
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2006, 05:36:15 AM »
Thanks WL for the linl. I will check it out.
Marsh
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