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akriet
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Recommended loading die set for 9.3x57?
#123435 - 09/01/09 11:55 AM

I've just bought a 9.3x57 and am in the market for a loading die set. I know that RCBS (Special Order), and Hornady and CH4d offer die sets for this cartridge. I was wondering if those of you with loading experience for the cartridge could give me some advice on what set you'd recommend. Thanks.

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88MauSporter
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Re: Recommended loading die set for 9.3x57? [Re: akriet]
#123436 - 09/01/09 12:31 PM

I would buy the Hornady. I have and use this one. The RCBS is just as good, but usually more expensive. I have several CH4D dies. Most work well. I have had burrs in one die that should not have been. I would not pass up the CH4D if it was significantly less expensive. They have always corrected any issue for me.
Welcome to the 9.3X57 fan club. I will look to pick mine up after finally having the scoping and swing safety put on. Maybe tomorrow. I have two, but the 1898 action rifle will eventually end up as a 9,3x62 as soon as I can find a smith to do the job.
Best wishes.

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Re: Recommended loading die set for 9.3x57? [Re: 88MauSporter]
#123439 - 09/01/09 01:14 PM

What 88 said.

Horny.

I hate their seater and if you plan to use larger than standard sized cast bullets you'll need another bullet alignment stem or whatever they call it.

Their sizer comes with a great tapered expander that allows use of 8x57 brass to be sized in one pass. I like it.

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Re: Recommended loading die set for 9.3x57? [Re: 9.3x57]
#123441 - 09/01/09 01:18 PM

I bought the Hornaday 9.3x57 dies. They are the least expensive(not a bad price at all). most my dies are redding and RCBS. The Honadays are good dies and work great

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Re: Recommended loading die set for 9.3x57? [Re: GSP7]
#123448 - 09/01/09 02:24 PM

The Hornady 9,3x57 set I got sizes the bejeesus out of the neck - down to an ID in the .340s. The elliptical expander does open it back up nicely, and it does make for easy 8x57 to 9,3x57 case conversion, but there's really no excuse for that much over-working of the neck. The sizer actually serves better as a 9x57 die, though still a bit tight for the neck even on that cartridge.

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LarrysGrip
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Re: Recommended loading die set for 9.3x57? [Re: akriet]
#124708 - 21/01/09 12:03 PM

The bug bit me and I've got to load up for my new HVA M146. Hornady dies and Privi bullets should be here in a couple days. I will be reforming some Winchester 8x57 and later some Privi 8x57 brass (when the backorder comes through). I have reloaded 6.5x55; 8mm and 30-06. Any suggestions as I launch this new round?

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bpesteve
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Re: Recommended loading die set for 9.3x57? [Re: LarrysGrip]
#125286 - 28/01/09 04:19 PM

Best advice I can think of for getting into the 9,3x57 is to be sure to visit:

The Swedish Sporting Arms Forum

Good stuff for 9,3 fans.

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LarrysGrip
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Re: Recommended loading die set for 9.3x57? [Re: bpesteve]
#125310 - 29/01/09 12:29 AM

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Best advice I can think of for getting into the 9,3x57 is to be sure to visit:

The Swedish Sporting Arms Forum

Good stuff for 9,3 fans.

A great bunch at the Swedish Commercial Rifle, too. I learn a lot from my forum friends. My Hornady die looks good, and started a couple of cases yesterday. Oddly, there seems to be no decap pin hole on the end of the expander, but I'd use a universal decapper probably. I'll have to let you know more as I gain experience.

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Re: Recommended loading die set for 9.3x57? [Re: LarrysGrip]
#125318 - 29/01/09 02:01 AM

Larry - the double tapered expander button on Hornady dies holds the pin against the end of the decap/expander rod. The pins have an enlarged 'cap' that just sits against the end of the rod.

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