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jhm Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1554 Location: georgia Joined: Sep 4^th, 2011	blank loading die bodies Oct 31^st, 2024 at 10:41pm	Print Post
	Anyone know of a source for blank loading dies? I am sure this has been asked before but I couldn't find reference of it. I tried one out of 1018 material but it didn't go too well. JMH


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rkba2nd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1945 Location: earth Joined: Feb 16^th, 2009	Re: blank loading die bodies Reply #1 - Oct 31^st, 2024 at 11:00pm	Print Post
	Pacific tool and gage and RCBS used to. RCBS was bought by Hodgdon so that may have changed.

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rgchristensen Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1103 Joined: Jan 2^nd, 2014	Re: blank loading die bodies Reply #2 - Nov 1^st, 2024 at 9:33am	Print Post
	For some years, I have been making loading dies out of aluminum. Turns nicely, and since the aluminum is softer than brass , the dies don’t even have to be polished to work fine. Give it a try! CHRIS


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Old-Win Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1691 Location: Minnesota Joined: Nov 24^th, 2005	Re: blank loading die bodies Reply #3 - Nov 1^st, 2024 at 9:37am	Print Post
	You can also check with Brownell's. IIRC, they used to handle Forster blank dies. Bob


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16269 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: blank loading die bodies Reply #4 - Nov 1^st, 2024 at 10:55am	Print Post
	You can buy high strength 7/8-14 bolts in various lengths from McMaster Carr and then bore and ream them to whatever you want. About $6-$7 a piece for ones long enough for a die.

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Chuckster Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2238 Location: Colorado Joined: May 15^th, 2008	Re: blank loading die bodies Reply #5 - Nov 1^st, 2024 at 12:47pm	Print Post
	Grade 5 bolts seem to cut nicely and wear well. Chuck


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7323 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: blank loading die bodies Reply #6 - Nov 1^st, 2024 at 1:31pm	Print Post
	I'm surprised that no one has suggested threaded rod. That's what I have used. You can make at least 9 dies with a 3 ft piece. It's a lot more expensive but, you can also get it in 4140 and quench harden it after your done. Check Ebay. I found grade 2 for $30 shipped and 4140 for about $100 shipped. It wouldn't let me add the links, for some reason.
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25cal Participating Member Offline Posts: 43 Joined: Nov 27^th, 2009	Re: blank loading die bodies Reply #7 - Nov 1^st, 2024 at 6:31pm	Print Post
	Try also Newlon Precision, they make both neck bushing and standard blank dies in different calibers.


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Cat_Whisperer Frequent Elocutionist Offline No 1, 9.3x74R Posts: 3886 Location: Mountains of Virginia Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: blank loading die bodies Reply #8 - Nov 1^st, 2024 at 7:10pm	Print Post
	marlinguy wrote on Nov 1^st, 2024 at 10:55am: You can buy high strength 7/8-14 bolts in various lengths from McMaster Carr and then bore and ream them to whatever you want. About $6-$7 a piece for ones long enough for a die. . I bought a 3' length of 7/8-14 all-thread. not as hard but ....

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16269 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: blank loading die bodies Reply #9 - Nov 2^nd, 2024 at 10:32am	Print Post
	Cat_Whisperer wrote on Nov 1^st, 2024 at 7:10pm: marlinguy wrote on Nov 1^st, 2024 at 10:55am: You can buy high strength 7/8-14 bolts in various lengths from McMaster Carr and then bore and ream them to whatever you want. About $6-$7 a piece for ones long enough for a die. . I bought a 3' length of 7/8-14 all-thread. not as hard but .... All thread is the softest threaded bolt material one can buy. At least bolts can be selected in numerous grades, and with full threads, or partial threads and smooth shanks to give options. And unless you're building a lot of dies you might never use up a 3' length of all thread.

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AHR Newbie Offline Posts: 3 Location: The Bitterroot Joined: Oct 10^th, 2024	Re: blank loading die bodies Reply #10 - Nov 3^rd, 2024 at 8:07pm	Print Post
	I bought mine at CH4D Tool and Die. They have the sizing and seating stems also. 740 397-7214

	Wayne
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kensmachine Oldtimer Offline Posts: 574 Joined: Nov 21^st, 2012	Re: blank loading die bodies Reply #11 - Nov 3^rd, 2024 at 9:20pm	Print Post
	you can buy many grades of all thread


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jhm Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1554 Location: georgia Joined: Sep 4^th, 2011	Re: blank loading die bodies Reply #12 - Nov 3^rd, 2024 at 10:18pm	Print Post
	Thanks for all the tips everyone. A guy here sent me a pm he had some extras he would sell so I have purchased them. JMH


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boats Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7573 Location: Virginia Joined: Apr 23^rd, 2004	Re: blank loading die bodies Reply #13 - Nov 4^th, 2024 at 6:41am	Print Post
	I picked up the Aluminum die tip from Chris years ago. It worked very well, easy to machine & not expensive. Have several diameters on hand for quick die jobs of any kind, not just cartridges , that need special dims. Had the idea I would send one that proved to be long run useful to CH 4D to duplicate. Aluminum wears well most uses never did it. Boats


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wesg Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 296 Joined: Sep 13^th, 2004	Re: blank loading die bodies Reply #14 - Nov 5^th, 2024 at 12:38am	Print Post
	I've made some customs. Used 416 SS and had the blanks vacuum hardened. Machines beautifully at about 45 RC. If I were gonna make blanks, I'd probably turn the major on the thread a 64th under ... 55/64? ... for a true reference to stuff in a 5C collet.


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