450/400 3-1/4”

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Guys,

Just wondering...would it be possible to reload 3-1/4” cases with standard 3” die set?

I’m seeing a few 3-1/4” rifles for sale, but can’t find any dies without a year long wait.
 
Guys,

Just wondering...would it be possible to reload 3-1/4” cases with standard 3” die set?

I’m seeing a few 3-1/4” rifles for sale, but can’t find any dies without a year long wait.

Nope.

The 3.25 has a smaller diameter body at both the shoulder, and just above the rim. You will never get adequate resizing with the 450/400 Jeff dies (3").
 
Nope.

The 3.25 has a smaller diameter body at both the shoulder, and just above the rim. You will never get adequate resizing with the 450/400 Jeff dies (3").

Thanks tarbe for the confirmation...I was able to sit down at my computer tonight and compare the CIP drawings, and see what you are saying. Bummer...
 
There are some nice 450/400 3" doubles out there, and they are usually a pretty good value as most guys looking at the used market seem to want .470 or .450 3.25. Maybe you can score one?
 
Surely Huntingtons or CH4D will not take a year to have .450-.400 3&1/4” dies ready?
 
Surely Huntingtons or CH4D will not take a year to have .450-.400 3&1/4” dies ready?

Unfortunately, I called Huntington’s yesterday and they are no longer taking special orders...apparently RCBS is no longer making them.

Even better is that I placed an order with CH4D for a set of 297/250 rook dies, and I should be receiving them this month. The order was placed in 2017!
 

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