Looking for dies in 8x60S

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14 December 2005, 23:29

cewe

Looking for dies in 8x60S

Hi,
I bought a nice BRNO in 8x60S a while ago and am trying to fins dies for the caliber. Lee will make custom dies but they are a bit expensive. Anyone have an idea where to look? Would it be possible to modify 8x57 dies?

14 December 2005, 23:42

fredj338

I'm afraid you are looking @ some level of custom dies. Redding & RCBS show them as custom.
Horandy does list them:
https://www.hornady.com/shop/

15 December 2005, 01:38

cewe

Thanks for the info, canÂ´t understand how missed Hornady.

Cewe

15 December 2005, 08:30

YUMAN

Midway has two sets Hornady available for $48.95

The RCBS are $122.99
Lyle

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15 December 2005, 10:04

cewe

I found the dies on Finnish Midway and theyÂ´re asking over 100 Euros for the Hornadays and 190 Euros for the RCBS. I guess shipping counts for some + customs but 100%?

Thanks for the assistance
cewe

15 December 2005, 10:19

<9.3x62>

I think I saw some in grafs closeout bin...

http://www.grafs.com/fc/closeout-browse.php?o=6&p=951&q=&v=&s=

15 December 2005, 23:59

cewe

9.3x62

Thanks for the tip, I just ordered the dies and a shellholder.

Cewe

16 December 2005, 00:08

<9.3x62>

Glad to help. Also, the 8x57 and 8x60s have the same shoulder diameter (0.431), so you should be able to use a standard 8x57 seating die for the 8x60s...

16 December 2005, 01:14

El Deguello

quote:
Anyone have an idea where to look? Would it be possible to modify 8x57 dies?

Maybe! But I use RCBS 8X60 dies to load my 8X60RS. My cases require an RCBS No. 26 shellhoder, but a plain rimless 8X60 uses a regular No. 3 shell holder, same as a .30/'06......

16 December 2005, 02:02

cewe

As IÂ´m not a technical wizard and am easily cinfused I better stick with the correct size -anthing else is asking for trouble!

16 December 2005, 21:16

sierra2

When all else fails, try Huntingdon, that is where I bought my 8x60S dies this year. Then go to Natchez for some RWS 8x60S brass to do the job right. Just look out for a 0.318 bore rifle, don't get suckered like I did by an 8x60mm SAKO Mauser. Now I have to get my slugs from Europe (RWS and S&B) or from Woodleigh (Australia), both are a real pain.

LLS

17 December 2005, 01:42

cewe

IÂ´m buying the gun from boha, its a .323 bore and in nice shape. HeÂ´s actually throwing in some extras -new finish, checkering and butt plate for a total price I wonÂ´t mention -donÂ´t want any rampaging jealousy on this thread!

02 January 2006, 22:40

brent andrade

i used to use a regular set of 8-57 dies and just backed them off to form and resize as i made mine from 06 military for sale to a shop who couldnt find a supplier for them .