Wilson seating Dies??

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als008
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Wilson seating Dies??

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Hey guys im just wondering if anyone can tell me.....

Are the Wilson standard seating dies made from Hardened Steel?? Can they be reamed out??

Cheers Allen
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Re: Wilson seating Dies??

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I think not, they sell die blanks and they don't need hardening. I don't really want to test mine for hardness... Your gunsmith would know, or email LE Wilson
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steven
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Re: Wilson seating Dies??

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No they aren't...they are fairly soft...have had them reamed by a gunsmith who forgot to put a chamfer on the bottom of the die and had to machine it myself...cut like butter.

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thanx guys
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