7mm-300wsm reloading
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21buck
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MW185,
You will need a fl die set, proper case holder, set the die according to specs, lube the case with Imperial wax, my suggestion, make sure that the first case is lubed and the neck has a little lube. Slowly resize the case. The 308 cal will become a .284. Next measure the thickness of the neck and the fit of the empty case in your rifle. Measure the length of the case according to specs., trim as required. Make sure that you lube every case
I would recommend that you learn how to anneal properly the neck and shoulders of the case. There are many locations to get this information to do it properly. The case life will greatly increase and even more so if you neck size only.
There are various powders. I use RL 19 and will be testing RL17 soon. Be investigative look around and ask questions on various forums. It's a fun hobby.
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21buck
You will need a fl die set, proper case holder, set the die according to specs, lube the case with Imperial wax, my suggestion, make sure that the first case is lubed and the neck has a little lube. Slowly resize the case. The 308 cal will become a .284. Next measure the thickness of the neck and the fit of the empty case in your rifle. Measure the length of the case according to specs., trim as required. Make sure that you lube every case
I would recommend that you learn how to anneal properly the neck and shoulders of the case. There are many locations to get this information to do it properly. The case life will greatly increase and even more so if you neck size only.
There are various powders. I use RL 19 and will be testing RL17 soon. Be investigative look around and ask questions on various forums. It's a fun hobby.
Need more assistance?
21buck
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21buck
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When the WSM came out I ordered a custom set of dies . I believe that they are Redding and the case holder is a RCBS. check with the various die companies for availablility and price. Also check this : a 7mm wsm is not the same as a 7mm x 300 wsm. One is a factory load and the other a wildcat. with different case measurements.
dirtball
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mw185
The link below has a lot of information regarding the 7mm/300 WSM vs the standard 7mm WSM. It also talks about the pros and cons a little. There is info there regarding dies for the 7mm/300 WSM. I opted for the standard 7mm WSM and have been very happy with it as an F-Class rifle.
Dave
7mm Cartridge Guide
The link below has a lot of information regarding the 7mm/300 WSM vs the standard 7mm WSM. It also talks about the pros and cons a little. There is info there regarding dies for the 7mm/300 WSM. I opted for the standard 7mm WSM and have been very happy with it as an F-Class rifle.
Dave
7mm Cartridge Guide
21buck
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mw185, Do you have the rifle in hand or you thinking about buying one? In the first case it is already decided for you. in the second you have to weigh the advantages and disadvantages. I was shooting my rifle long before they came out with the factory load.
Good Luck,
21 buck
Good Luck,
21 buck
Thanks again for info, the 7mm link is agreat reference I have visited before but still does not go into much detail reguarding reloading process. I,m assuming he is using 7mm bushings in a 300wsm die(hornady). I would have to call hornady to confirm this works? Also,may be a stupid question but is a 7mm wsm seating die used? The rifle is already built(Nathan SSG) metal work looks awsome and I am finishing stock work now. I have an email out to him on reloading but wanted to hear what others are doing. Thanks
21buck
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mw185, Use the full length die to resize the 300 wsm to a 7mm. Lube it properly and run it thru the die. There are no other items necessary.
You could anneal the neck and shoulders before you load them. Make sure that the length is correct. and you are good to go for the first firing.
Second loading, I extend the expander and primer pin a bit farther down. What you want is the die to engage enough to pop the primer out and resize the top of the neck , not the entire body of the case. Take your time and it will work out easily. You do not want to extend the expander and primer remover too far. Be careful in your adjustment . Check case length.
When do you resize full length? Normally after 4-6 reloads and always with brass to be used on hunting trips. This is important that the cartridges feed smoothly and effectively.
You could anneal the neck and shoulders before you load them. Make sure that the length is correct. and you are good to go for the first firing.
Second loading, I extend the expander and primer pin a bit farther down. What you want is the die to engage enough to pop the primer out and resize the top of the neck , not the entire body of the case. Take your time and it will work out easily. You do not want to extend the expander and primer remover too far. Be careful in your adjustment . Check case length.
When do you resize full length? Normally after 4-6 reloads and always with brass to be used on hunting trips. This is important that the cartridges feed smoothly and effectively.
dirtball
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If it were me I would buy a Redding Type S full length sizing die and a couple of bushings to neck the 300 WSM case down to 7mm and a Redding 7mm WSM seating die.
Once you work out what bushing gives you the proper neck tension and you start shooting the rifle, adjust the full length sizing die so that it sizes the case and bumps the shoulder just enough to allow the bolt to close easily.
Dave
Once you work out what bushing gives you the proper neck tension and you start shooting the rifle, adjust the full length sizing die so that it sizes the case and bumps the shoulder just enough to allow the bolt to close easily.
Dave
21buck
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Why do you feel that you need a 7 mm necking die. I use RCBS dies. They are good and last . I.e. 7mm/300 wsm full length resizing die. You have a 300 wsm case and want to make a 7mm x 300wsm case. follow previous instructions and you have a 7mm x 300 wsm case , length to check, primed, powdered, and bullet seated.
I don't understand the problem of going from a 300 to a 7mm. Another example , 30-06 to a 25-06 . Use a 25-06 full length die on a 30-06 case and you have a 25-06 case.
21 buck
I don't understand the problem of going from a 300 to a 7mm. Another example , 30-06 to a 25-06 . Use a 25-06 full length die on a 30-06 case and you have a 25-06 case.
21 buck
dirtball
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The 7mm WSM and the 300WSM do not have the same body length or neck length and dies are either "Custom Dies" or adapted from 300 WSM.
Read the link I provided in the post above and you will see a drawing of the two side by side.
Dave
21buck
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I would strongly suggest that you look at RCBS dies. Once you have a 7mm/300wsm full length sizing die , you can form your 300 wsm into the 7mm x 300 wsm cases. Be sure to lube them adequately. There are no other dies or inserts to contend with. Measure , trim as necessary, prime, powder, bullet to the correct length and you are good to go.
dirtball
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RCBS makes a set of dies for 7mm/300 WSM. It is a Special Order and has a price of $143.00, and according to Midway will take 90+ days to get.
RCBS 2-Die Set 7mm-300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) - MidwayUSA
You could call RCBS to see if you ordered it direct from them if it would be faster.
BUT any set of dies that has a "standard" neck diameter that sizes the neck down much more than necessary and then expands the neck back out with an expander ball/mandrel usually results in a case that is not concentric at all.
I still think the 300 WSM Type S FL die with the appropriate bushings is the way to go.
JMHO
Dave
RCBS 2-Die Set 7mm-300 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) - MidwayUSA
You could call RCBS to see if you ordered it direct from them if it would be faster.
BUT any set of dies that has a "standard" neck diameter that sizes the neck down much more than necessary and then expands the neck back out with an expander ball/mandrel usually results in a case that is not concentric at all.
I still think the 300 WSM Type S FL die with the appropriate bushings is the way to go.
JMHO
Dave
