Hey guys, I dont know very much about reloading, I've just been looking for some reloading dies for a 338 edge for a friend of mine. I dont have much info, and I dont even know what to ask haha. But if anyone has any info or they're looking to sell some, it'd be appreciated. Cheers
Reloading dies for a 338 Edge
- Thread starter MorganG
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You can order a standard FL set from Redding. I had a set but sold them with my first Edge.
A somewhat better and faster way is to order a set of Redding S series bushing dies from Defensive Edge. Not cheap but first class. The way those are set up is to open front of a .300 RUM die and use the appropriate bushing. The expander ball is swapped for a tapered ball for case forming and replaced with a undersized decapping pin retainer after they are formed. The competition seater is also from a 300 RUM with the seating stem changed for a .338 and the cartridge specific insert changed for the one from a .338 RUM. I believe that the .338 RUM chambering reamer is run into the relatively soft insert but don't quote me. It's easier to buy them than to build them.
For a field expedient, you could use a set of .338 RUM dies and back them way out. The last 10th of an inch won't be sized but you wouldn't be the first guy that did it.
A somewhat better and faster way is to order a set of Redding S series bushing dies from Defensive Edge. Not cheap but first class. The way those are set up is to open front of a .300 RUM die and use the appropriate bushing. The expander ball is swapped for a tapered ball for case forming and replaced with a undersized decapping pin retainer after they are formed. The competition seater is also from a 300 RUM with the seating stem changed for a .338 and the cartridge specific insert changed for the one from a .338 RUM. I believe that the .338 RUM chambering reamer is run into the relatively soft insert but don't quote me. It's easier to buy them than to build them.
For a field expedient, you could use a set of .338 RUM dies and back them way out. The last 10th of an inch won't be sized but you wouldn't be the first guy that did it.
