Lyman .303 M dies?

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

Looking to start reloading Cast .303 and was recommended the Lyman M-Die that expands the neck to prevent shaving of the lead bullet.

Having an issue finding one. Brownells as well as several local shops are a no go. Anyone know an online dealer that might have it? Worst case is I can order from Lyman directly but that is MSRP and most places probably sell for cheaper.

Thanks.

 

[MuthaFunk]

I found mine at Canada brass.

 

[Brno8x57]

I ordered mine direct from Lyman.

 

[Spawn-Inc]

NOE makes lyman M style expander's that fit into the lee universal expander die bodies. they go from .308 up to .316 and every size in between so you can get exactly the size your looking for.

http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/index.php?cPath=88&osCsid=msnc3rjrk6b4dhv396c2bterh1

 

[Ganderite]

I use a 8mm mauser sizing die, set so that the expander button just kisses the case mouth.

But the adjustable Lee sure sounds like a good idea.

 

[brewmech]

I use the lee universal expanding die to add a little flare.

 

[Lionel]

I tried the M die and didn't have much success with mine, so I use the needle nose of my Gerber multitool to put a slight flare in the necks. I've also tried a metal punch set up in my drill press with the stop adjusted, but I still prefer to use my Gerber.

It doesn't take much pressure, and I'm pretty good at getting the depth to just cover the gascheck of the boolit when I'm seating them. Just a quick twist and I've got a full diameter flare.

 

[Spawn-Inc]

the problem with normal flaring is it's like a funnel and you won't get the bullet to seat straight in the case. using my m style die in 223 my cast bullets go straight in every time.

 

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

I like the NOE insert idea. I have been meaning to order a few NOE molds so might as well add that to the order.

 

[theshootist]

Here is some info and options on this subject:

http://ps-2.kev009.com/ohlandl/Cast_Bullet/Lyman_M-Dies/Lyman_M-Die_Plugs.html

Keep us posted

 

[ted_dent]

the problem with normal flaring is it's like a funnel and you won't get the bullet to seat straight in the case. using my m style die in 223 my cast bullets go straight in every time.

That's why I like the Hornady seating dies with the floating seater sleeve. Bullets always go in straight.