Blackmon or Corbin dies for 22RF to .224?

[TylerR]

Does anyone have experience with both these dies? Which dies are better/easier to use/more efficient?

If you have experience with one type or another, what are the strengths/weaknesses of the design?

[shooterg]

I'm using new Blackmon dies in a used Corbin press, so I have a foot in both "worlds"!
Both are very high quality. FWIW, I prefer Blackmon's punch holders over the Corbin. Blackmon's are less $$, but I don't think he makes 'em for a reloading press anymore(except for derimmer), although he sells his own press and a neat conversion for a RockChucker. I plan on ordering .30 dies this year, they'll be from Blackmon.
Email Larry at lcblackmon@colla.com and ask for a flyer with his current prices. A 3 die set and a conversion for RockChucker was $465 last year - if you already have a RC, that would be a good way to start.

[Ballard]

Tyler,
PM sent.

[Toobroke]

I also have a set of Bullet Swaging Supply (L. Blackmon) dies for 22 cal. Mine are used in his bullet swaging press (I believe they fit the old Corbin press as well with a small modification). Dr Blackmon is a pleasure to deal with. What I got from him is high quality. I know when I was researching swaging dies about 3 years ago or so, I ran across some comments in one of the Benchrest forums (6mmBR?); some guy was asking about BSS and Corbin dies and the answers were unanimous for BSS.

[Houndog]

Toobroke got it RIGHT!!!! Blackmon dies are head and sholders above Corbin, and at better prices most of the time. I don't own either makers dies. My 6 sets were made by Sherman, Neimi and Dietch, 2 sets made by each maker, and all are Carbide dies. I use modified Rockchucker presses. I don't think you can beat them with anything available, regardless of price, in fact, every Benchrest bullet supplier I know uses Rockchucker presses!

[JerryW]

I have a Blackmon press coming up for sale no dies. It's like new. Jerry W

[budkingston]

Email Larry at lcblackmon@colla.com and ask for a flyer with his current prices. A 3 die set and a conversion for RockChucker was $465 last year - if you already have a RC, that would be a good way to start.

Tried to email him and the email bounced. Can you confirm the email address or provide another contact point? I want to buy the 22rimfire to 224 set, as well as other calibres. Thanks

[Hud]

Email leblackmon@colla.com what I have.
Hud

[Toobroke]

Try to call him at (318) 387-7257. I know he told me he doesn't like to correspond over email...he's a wealth of knowledge over the phone.

[shooterg]

My bad on the typo in Mr. Blackmon'e email !

[Killer Joe]

I have a Blackmon press coming up for sale no dies. It's like new. Jerry W

Do you still have that pres for sale? If so, what were you asking for it?

[Liseo]

I have a Blackmon 224 die set, and with J4 jackets I do manage to get 1/4 inches groups at 100yrds with Borden custon rifle.

A 243 and 308 set on the way....