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They look good, what steel did you use?

I used mild steel I bought in I can not remember off the top of my head what it is.
I have built up a stock from a local supplier who caters for the model engineering fraternity.
I will probably do the next set in 316 stainless. A dedicated .303 set is next up. I can currently re load any of my calibres using these type of neck dies. I can also seat any of the cast bullets I use with a Arbor press sitting in front of my computer while reading the forum. hmm whats next.

Oh yeah I nearly forgot I asked one of the toolmakers at work to show me how to make a bushing. I am well impressed by the out come all though its no were near the size I want. I did him a deal I have supplied him with parts for a job out of my store and in return I'm booked in to morrow after noon for a session in the machine shop

My session in the machine shop was fun. I made a start on the .303 dies it did not go well. I made a seater but I got the measurements wrong. I did not allow for the seating stem length. Ill put it on the shelf some were along the way it will come in for some thing else I'm sure.

It was playing on my mind so I went back to it I remade the seater stem. I drilled this one deeper chamfered the edge and paid attention to the dimensions. It acts like a dead centre seater now and it works a treat. . hmm whats next.

What type of steel are you using for the dies. Pictures?

I get my materials from these guys in Darlington they cater for the hobbyist. They are great people to deal with.
http://www.m-machine-metals.co.uk/metals_menu.html