I just bought a Rem 700BDL in 300RUM and plan on converting it to a 375RUM.I have a Sinclair Arbor press and would like to know if I can use Wilson dies for this cartridge on this press.Is this the right way to go in making the best loads for this round?
Posts: 11651 | Location: Montreal | Registered: 07 November 2002
There are no Wilson dies for the 375 RUM. I don't believe those would be your best bet in that caliber anyway.
I would recommend a set of Forster Micrometer dies in 375 RUM. Using a Forster Bonanza Co-Ax press with those dies would afford very high quality loaded ammunition. You can obtain those items from Sinclair.
If you want to use a regular press such as a Rock Chucker, Ultra Mag or T-7, you can use a set of Redding Micrometer dies to good effect. Those will not work with the Co-Ax press however (not enough clearance room).
LD
Posts: 7158 | Location: Snake River | Registered: 02 February 2004
I use a Dillon 550 press, and the plane jane redding FL dies(I do need to get a neck sizer I guess). I have not checked my ammo for runout, but it shoots pretty darn good.
All I do for case prep is after the first firing, I tumble, outside turn the necks(only after the 1st firing, and I only use it cause its original job was 7mm RM necks so I had it layin around), measure for stretching, size and prime, charge, and seat. Although I have the progressive, I still hand load charges and measure every round as it comees out(I think its fun too). Lee doesnt have a factory crimp die yet, so I am gonna mail em a dummy next week, so I do not crimp right now. Tried to crimp and seat at the same time, and I buckled necks just enough to keep the brass from chambering, even though you can barely see any deformity. Probably operator error, but I still like to crimp as a stand alone step.
my load development is posted in teh fav loads forum
Yes, a 375 RUM. The only reason why I turned the necks is cause I had the gear layin around to do so. I didnt shave all of the material from the thick side, just a little. Did you check my load development thread?