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blaser.306
06-09-2015, 08:42 PM
Finnaly have some pictures of the dies that I am making along with one of my "rough" test targets. No load work up was done just a start load to prove function and operation. The cartridge was 357 max with 20 gr H110 . Chrono'd @ 1550 fps from a 14" tc.@ 25 yds, the grids on the target are 1/2" and while I am certain I will do better with optics this is about as good as my eyes work when tired. The slugs fired for the test were 180 gr truncated cone ( short point formed ) I have also made 148 gr hollow point as a proof run , and also a jacket notching punch ( internal ) . These are threaded 5/8"-24 tpi I will also be doing them threaded for the Walnut hill press as well.
blaser.306
06-09-2015, 09:25 PM
Some better pictures of the slugs used in the testing, The dies are made from tool steel cut with hand made 4 flute reamers ( HSS ) , the dies are hardened then lapped to final dimension with diamond lapping compound. Pm with any questions .
clodhopper
06-09-2015, 10:15 PM
35 caliber holes in a target just look good!
(says the guy who still loves his 1988 rem 700 classic .35 Whelen)
IllinoisCoyoteHunter
06-09-2015, 11:57 PM
I am glad to see someone on the board making dies for the Walnut Hill press. I own reloading press swage dies and have adapted them to the Walnut Hill. My reloading presses no longer swage bullets. I have been itching to try out a set for the Walnut Hill. PM sent!
lead chucker
06-10-2015, 02:19 AM
very nice. Im just learning how to make dies and having a blast doing it. i would love to have the 44 mag version of those.
hardcase54
06-10-2015, 06:00 AM
Looking good.
blaser.306
06-10-2015, 07:37 AM
very nice. Im just learning how to make dies and having a blast doing it. i would love to have the 44 mag version of those.

MY plan is to have 44, 41, .375 in the very near future. After "much " trial and error with single flute reamers , finding the results to be mediocre at best. I have started grinding my own multi flute reamers from HSS. This thread can be considered a feeler as I have already made contact with the administration for a (VS) position. If there is any interest in dies ( full or partial sets ) PM for info.
IllinoisCoyoteHunter
06-11-2015, 04:29 PM
I will take a .358 set as shown above and maybe a 44 cal set. PM inbound. Thanks!
blaser.306
06-11-2015, 09:32 PM
PM's replied to. Any enquiries pm I will respond asap. Thanks in advance.
runfiverun
06-12-2015, 07:04 PM
blaser once your V.S. stuff goes through feel free to put your price up in this thread.
then set up your V.S. section with pictures and such.
this thread would then give a place to re-direct from at least for a while.
Randy C
07-01-2015, 08:24 AM
I would like to have the time to use what I have and would love to make dies some day.
just bill
08-21-2015, 07:05 PM
Blazer .306, how's the vs coming along? We need new blood to spice the forum. Its been to quiet lately.
Bill
blaser.306
08-21-2015, 08:49 PM
Blazer .306, how's the vs coming along? We need new blood to spice the forum. Its been to quiet lately.
Bill
Have a few irons in the fire so to speak , I will have some "new items" to post in the next few days.