Anyone know how far DR. Blackmon is backed up ?

[jixxerbill]

Was wanting to order a few things but didn’t want to wait a year on it lol.
Thanks.

[1browski]

This is a month or so late, but did you ever call him? I have e-mailed him over the years but the phone was always faster. Between one and two years was the last time I had contacted him.

[Gew]

I asked about a tubing jacket set and he said he couldn't take it on. That was last fall.

[bigjake]

He's probably done making dies and such. Go with BT Sniper. His stuff is better! I havnt used any of blackmons dies, but I'm going to be bold enough to say; Brian's dies are better! If blackmons are cheaper, chances are, he cuts corners...

[Liseo]

I have 3 dies(224"/6 mm/.308") made by Mr Larry Blackmon . The bullets I made with then, using J4 jackets shoot better in my rifle than those made by Berger and Sierra.

So, the Blackmon dies are top notch.

Dont have Brian´s dies, but I believe they are of high quality too

[BT Sniper]

Thanks for the mention guys. I never got a chance to see or use any of blackmon's dies but from everything I read lead me to believed them to be of good quality. As far as price differences, I do not believe it is a matter of cutting corners that made his any less expensive, simply a different design that most likely required less labor to get to final product.

Swage on!

BT

[NoZombies]

Thanks for the mention guys. I never got a chance to see or use any of blackmon's dies but from everything I read lead me to believed them to be of good quality. As far as price differences, I do not believe it is a matter of cutting corners that made his any less expensive, simply a different design that most likely required less labor to get to final product.

Swage on!

BT

If the forum had a like button, I'd click it for this post.

Dr Blackmon's dies are very well made, but as Brian said, a very different design than Brian's.

I don't own any of either at this point, but I've used both and had excellent results.

[shooterg]

I've had Blackmon's dies made for my Corbin press for many years . High quality stuff. I don't think he ever made a great number in a given time. Wouldn't surprise me if BT hasn't sold more sets total . Blackmon must be getting up in age also . Fewer folks making swaging stuff now. Be glad you have one here if you haven't started yet !

[Super Sneaky Steve]

I talked to Larry a few times this week. He's working on 22 cal stuff. He does them in batches. He said he'd have my press and dies within 3 months but could also have them sooner in like a month.

Until then I bought a cheaper (not that cheap) little kit on ebay to use on my single stage press. I haven't seen anyone review this system so I guess I'll be the first. The guy uses a removable cap system. So you're doing multiple steps while the bullet is still in the die. When it's done you remove the cap and the bullet comes out the top.

[Utah Shooter]

Remind me to block your comments. You say you have never used anything from Blackmon yet state he cuts corners because he is cheaper?

I might scratch my head so much on your wisdom it could bleed.

[bigjake]

Utah, If you go back and read, I stated "chances are" he cuts corners. A lot of the times when something is cheaper, corners were cut on quality. I'm sorry if I offended some folks.

Also there was a poster that has been in contact with him. He stated there is a possible 1 to 2 yr wait. That makes me think he's winding down.