Want To Buy Brass & Dies For A 300 Weatherby Magnum

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I'm looking for some once fired brass say 100 rounds of the same head stamp preferably Norma and a 3 Die Set for a 300 Weatherby Magnum. I prefer Redding Dies, but will consider others. I have a pre war Mod 70 that was rechambered to this caliber. The Winchesters of that era are generally held in high regard so I'm assuming the rifle shoots well. Since I reload everything I use, I'd like to get into this caliber at the "right" price.
 

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Thanks PARA45. I've used brassman in the past for 45 ACP cases.
 

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I have quite a few, let me look tonight and get you a list of what I have.

Terry
 
2 options for you on dies if interested. I offered up a set of Hornady dies on the pay it forward that no one has shown interest or I have a set for sale. They are a 2 die set barely used, if interested I’ll set you up...good dies, nothing wrong with them, I just have extra.
 
What brand of dies & how much are you asking?
 
To each his own but in that cartridge/caliber and 99% of others, I would not use brass fired in someone else's rifle.
 
Hogpatrol, why is that? I FL resize all Magnum brass and trim as recommended. Is there something that I'm missing or not considering? IMHO it is about the same as owning more than one rifle in any given caliber. I suspect that for a Bench Rest shooter, this is not the way to go, but for a hunting rifle I'm not sure it would be worth loading something special for each and every rifle.
 
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Hogpatrol, why is that? I FL resize all Magnum brass and trim as recommended. Is there something that I'm missing or not considering? IMHO it is about the same as owning more than one rifle in any given caliber. I suspect that for a Bench Rest shooter, this is not the way to go, but for a hunting rifle I'm not sure it would be worth loading something special for each and every rifle.
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Unless both rifles were done with the same reamer, and preferably by the same gunsmith, you could run in to problems with the dies not sizing the other rifle's cases enough to fit your chamber. There are variations in different brands of dies. Brass that sizes correctly in a Redding might not work in an RCBS or Forster. You may wind up chasing die sets. I've been down this road before with custom chambers and used brass and it was an exercise in futility. Look at it this way. If you start off with new brass, it's a guarantee it'll form to your chamber after a couple firings and you'll be confident that cape buffalo won't be saying "Hey, he's got a stuck case"! :D
 
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What brand of dies & how much are you asking?
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Hornady FL 2 die set. They are pretty much brand new. I have them on the pay it forward forum here. So, if you want them, send me your address.
 
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If you don't need the brass to have a 300 Weatherby headstamp, I have some 300 H&H that is new- unfired. For using it in a Weatherby it can be fireformed either by loading a normal H&H loading, which will form the case and yield about 100 fps less than if fired in an H&H chamber, or you can use a fireforming load with fast powder and filler. Either way you get cases that fit your chamber but as noted, with the 300 H&H headstamp.
 
Dear Shootist 43

I tried to send you a message, but don't know if it came thru or not, as I have brass and dies.

Please PM me

Thanks
 
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Thanks to everyone that has replied. I have 200 rounds of once fired brass, a set of dies and some bullets heading my way.
 
As far as using once-fired brass that was fired in a different rifle, I have found that prior to sizing I'd softly try to chamber the cartridge, stopping when it met resistance. The idea is to determine if the chamber in which the cartridge was fired is larger or smaller than my rifles chamber. If smaller, then on the first loading I'd use a slightly reduced load and seat the bullet out so that it contacted the rifling and held the case back against the bolt. Then when fired the case will assume the size of my chamber. Second situation, the case is larger and doesn't fit my rifle, then I run the case through a full length die that is partially screwed down into the press. the case is partially sized than checked in the chamber; the process is repeated, screwing the die down into the press a quarter turn with each increased sizing. When the cartridge finally chambers with only slight resistance, the cases can now be sized, loaded and fired in your rifle for final fitting. If I have more than one rifle for a specific cartridge I keep the cases sorted as to which go with which rifle and will only neck size the cases unless the loads will be used for hunting- then either new cases or full resized cases are used.
 
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As far as using once-fired brass that was fired in a different rifle, I have found that prior to sizing I'd softly try to chamber the cartridge, stopping when it met resistance. The idea is to determine if the chamber in which the cartridge was fired is larger or smaller than my rifles chamber. If smaller, then on the first loading I'd use a slightly reduced load and seat the bullet out so that it contacted the rifling and held the case back against the bolt. Then when fired the case will assume the size of my chamber. Second situation, the case is larger and doesn't fit my rifle, then I run the case through a full length die that is partially screwed down into the press. the case is partially sized than checked in the chamber; the process is repeated, screwing the die down into the press a quarter turn with each increased sizing. When the cartridge finally chambers with only slight resistance, the cases can now be sized, loaded and fired in your rifle for final fitting. If I have more than one rifle for a specific cartridge I keep the cases sorted as to which go with which rifle and will only neck size the cases unless the loads will be used for hunting- then either new cases or full resized cases are used.
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I hope this does not come across as rude or argumentative, but I'm trying to figure out just exactly what the point of this is.

This process of getting fired brass from another rifle involves sizing the brass and firing again to fit your rifle. The difference in your two scenarios is just how much sizing you put the brass through. The latter being an even more "smushed" down version.

This means by the time you have brass that's ready for your rifle, the brass has already been worked twice. In some calibers and brands of brass, you may only get three firings before you start seeing split necks.

So I'm trying to understand what is gained and for what purpose considering the additional effort and cost of another bullet?
 
I have three 300 Weatherbys; one in a Vanguard, and 2 Mark Vs. I've used once fired brass from Brassman Brass, without any issues. I full sized the brass the first time, trim and shoot them in my rifles. I do not have a custom action in which case I believe these once fire cases may/may not give you some issues. Once I fire the cases I mark them, and then they are only fired in that one rifle. Reason I do that is because I neck size them until they get tight in the chamber, and then I full size and trim. So far knock on wood, no issues. (y)
 
Phoenix Phil- the working of the case to get the measurements is only done on one case- not the lot. also, the sizing steps can be done without the expander button so that there is very little working of the brass. And if the die is already adjusted, the incremental steps can be skipped.
 
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