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600NE Dies
21 February 2019, 09:25
McKay600NE Dies
I’m in need of some 600 NE dies. Anybody have some you will let go or can point me in a direction to acquiring some rather quickly?
Thanks!
Mac
21 February 2019, 12:09
Charlie64.
That's a relief! I opened this link expecting an obituary about 600NE!
Good luck sourcing your 'dies'.
Charlie
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"Up the ladders and down the snakes!"
21 February 2019, 17:36
MatthewxCh4d.com usually has them in stock.
21 February 2019, 18:22
cal pappasquote:
Originally posted by Matthewx:
Ch4d.com usually has them in stock.
That's a good thing. I spoke to Dave a couple of months ago and he's on a 2+ year back order. He's busy as hell and can't find skilled workers to expand.
Cal
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21 February 2019, 20:13
BiebsMac, what did you buy now?
22 February 2019, 18:07
CCMDocI don’t remember if I still have my CH4D in addition to my RCBS.
If I have both, I’ll sell you the CH4D.
If I don’t, I can lend you the RCBS dies but I’ll need them back.
NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003
Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow
22 February 2019, 20:07
McKayCCMCDoc, Ya let me know if you have the CH4D's. I did not buy anything but a buddy did.
Mac
22 February 2019, 21:00
BiebsI thought you may have found a matching Marcel Thys in 600 NE. Your 577 is so "last week" :-)
22 February 2019, 21:02
McKayquote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
I thought you may have found a matching Marcel Thys in 600 NE. Your 577 is so "last week" :-)

577 is at my limit of what I want to carry around.
Mac
22 February 2019, 22:58
BiebsMy favorite DR caliber.
24 February 2019, 22:05
CCMDocquote:
Originally posted by McKay:
CCMCDoc, Ya let me know if you have the CH4D's. I did not buy anything but a buddy did.
Just did a search and came up empty on the CH4D dies.
Sorry.
I can still lend you the RCBS if he needs them for only a few weeks.
I lent them to Buckstix when he first got his 600.
NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003
Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow
24 February 2019, 23:46
RockdocI can lend you some CH4 dies if needed. Not using them at present and it may be a while before I do.
DRSS
25 February 2019, 00:11
Redstonequote:
Originally posted by McKay:
I’m in need of some 600 NE dies. Anybody have some you will let go or can point me in a direction to acquiring some rather quickly?
Thanks!
Maybe these are still available:
http://www.armslist.com/posts/...itro-express-die-set25 February 2019, 18:56
McKayThank You all! Just snagged those off of armslist. Hopefully they will work. Have had mixed luck with CH4D. Thank you CCMDoc and Rockdoc for your generous offer!
Mac
26 February 2019, 01:04
McKayWith the few of you that load for this cartridge would you mind sharing with me your load data?
Thank you,
Mac
Mac
26 February 2019, 04:24
cal pappasMy .600 is a Wilkes from 1914, regulated for 110 grains of cordite.
To get regulated velocity and accuracy I shoot:
160 grains of IMR 4831 and a 900-grain Woodleigh soft nose.
155 grains of IMR 4831 and a 900-grain Woodleigh solid.
I also use lead 900 grains bullets with IMR 4831 with 100-110-120-130-140 as lighter loads for folks that want to shoot a .600 with reduced recoil.
Cal
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2006 Zimbabwe--vacation
2007 Zimbabwe--vacation
2008 Zimbabwe
2012 Australia
2013 South Africa
2013 Zimbabwe
2013 Australia
2016 Zimbabwe
2017 Zimbabwe
2018 South Africa
2018 Zimbabwe--vacation
2019 South Africa
2019 Botswana
2019 Zimbabwe vacation
2021 South Africa
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27 February 2019, 06:45
CCMDocMy Verney-Carron 600NE has 26” barrels and was regulated with WR ammo which I chrono’ed at 2,025fps.
That’s the velocity I aimed for ultimately and achieved with all but the Reloder 25 below.
All with 900gr CEB though I get similar velocity with 900gr Woodleighs and these are loads and velocities a bit lighter and lower than my regulated/hunting load.
I’m sure I need not say “Start 10% lower and work up” (except TrailBoss which is really volume based then weigh and yes it is really only 37grains).
W760 140gr 1,925fps
Accurate 4350 142gr 1,985fps
Reloder 22 162gr 1,905fps
Reloder 25 140gr 1,815fps
TrailBoss 37gr - don’t know velocity but laughed my ass off at the lack of recoil.
Plus I’ve also used Cal’s loads but only with 900gr Woodleighs and Rhino Bullets.
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27 February 2019, 08:07
BiebsDoc, I'll bet that gets your attention! You'll have to bring it up to my range when the weather gets better. Bring Dad as well! :-)
27 February 2019, 09:40
DCS MemberIt’s so cool to start a thread with .600 and whatever follows. I do hope one day I can join, or at least fire one off.
I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.
Marcus Cady
DRSS
27 February 2019, 11:54
cal pappasquote:
Originally posted by DCS Member:
It’s so cool to start a thread with .600 and whatever follows. I do hope one day I can join, or at least fire one off.
You're welcome to the Alaska double shoot May 4 and fire my .600 as much as you wish. All my others, too, (except the 4-bore which I just sold).
Cal
Cal
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Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska
www.CalPappas.comwww.CalPappas.blogspot.com1994 Zimbabwe
1997 Zimbabwe
1998 Zimbabwe
1999 Zimbabwe
1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation
2000 Australia
2002 South Africa
2003 South Africa
2003 Zimbabwe
2005 South Africa
2005 Zimbabwe
2006 Tanzania
2006 Zimbabwe--vacation
2007 Zimbabwe--vacation
2008 Zimbabwe
2012 Australia
2013 South Africa
2013 Zimbabwe
2013 Australia
2016 Zimbabwe
2017 Zimbabwe
2018 South Africa
2018 Zimbabwe--vacation
2019 South Africa
2019 Botswana
2019 Zimbabwe vacation
2021 South Africa
2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later)
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27 February 2019, 19:36
MatthewxI shoot a Verney Carron I bought second hand and I don't know what it was regulated with but my load is 120gr RE15 with foam filler and 900gr Woodleigh softs for 1875fps.
It shoots to the sights so I figure it must be the relationship velocity or at least close enough

Matthew
28 February 2019, 03:25
BiebsMatthew, was that one of mine perhaps?
28 February 2019, 03:50
MatthewxIt was Wade Bale's. I believe he bought it new. I used to borrow it from him now I own it and he borrows it from me. The old way was cheaper!!!
Matthew