44 Automag Forming Dies?
I need a set of forming dies for the 44 Automag, any idea who makes them? Anybody got a set they want to get rid of?
09 June 2010, 20:05
craigsterRCBS makes 'em, they're a bit pricey. I had a used set, but sold them a while back.
https://shop.rcbs.com/WebConne...00&route=C09J156N16612 June 2010, 02:17
enfieldsparesI had a set too. Years ago! Basically after you have cut down a 30-06, 308, 270 or whatever case you have to INSIDE ream it. Using a lrge T-Handle reamer of the same diameter to inside ream 44 Magnum or 444 Marlin.
After that you pretty much have your 44 Automag cases.
So. If you have access to a lathe and can cut down the cases and then ream out the inside of the cases you don't really need the RCBS set. Just a case trimmer.
Essentially the reamer die could be made by getting an old 30-06 sizing die and drilling a half inch hole through the top.
Run up your cut-down case and ream away.
This so as to allow a inside reamer with a half inch shank and a .429" (or thereabouts) reamer to pass through.
Then just ream away.