RN bullet reloading

[twhite45]

Can someone provide the model number(s) for reloading dies for round nose bullets in .308 and 30-06?

 

[RogueRiver]

i use the same dies, sometimes I'll stuff tinfoil or tissue paper in the bullet guide if tip of round nose catches. I use same dies in 30-06 and 35 whelen, and 6.5 carcano when loading round nose.

 

[RL338]

I’ve loaded 150-220 grain with the supplied seating stem in several .308 calibers without any issues.

 

[twhite45]

Good to hear. Thanks quick reply!

 

[JD338]

I’ve loaded 150-220 grain with the supplied seating stem in several .308 calibers without any issues.

Same here

JD338

 

[Guy Miner]

If desired, the die companies will likely make a seating stem for the specific bullet you want to use.

With some handgun cartridges it's not unusual for the die maker to include two seating stems, one for hollow point/soft point bullets and another for wadcutters or semi-wadcutters.

Seating stems are pretty light work for the die companies and they can generally provide a specialized seating stem if you'd like one.

Regards, Guy

 

[RL338]

With some handgun cartridges it's not unusual for the die maker to include two seating stems, one for hollow point/soft point bullets and another for wadcutters or semi-wadcutters.

I have an old set of Hornady 357 Mag dies that came with 3 stems. Two have different shape openings and the third one is a solid flat faced stem.

 

[twhite45]

If desired, the die companies will likely make a seating stem for the specific bullet you want to use.

With some handgun cartridges it's not unusual for the die maker to include two seating stems, one for hollow point/soft point bullets and another for wadcutters or semi-wadcutters.

Seating stems are pretty light work for the die companies and they can generally provide a specialized seating stem if you'd like one.

Regards, Guy

Good to know! Can't be too safe in this hobby. I sent an email to Hornady with same questions since I use their dies for .308 Win and 30-06. Should hear back this week.

 

[Guy Miner]

I've got some round nose and "semi-spitzer" bullets that are sort-of round nose... Ought to do some hunting with them, it's been a long time!

Regards, Guy

 

[JD338]

Those round nose bullets don't give up much, especially accuracy. My Nosler M21 308 Win with a 220 gr Sierra RN at 2444 fps went 1.5" at 250 yards.

JD338

 

[twhite45]

Just got an email back from Hornady they said the 308 standard stem will work just fine for loading round nose bullets. Adjust depth as needed.

 

[PJGunner]

When I got my first set of reloading dies for the 30-06, it came with two seating stems, on for spitzer and one for round nose bullet. There also was two seating pieces that were interchangeable for flat and round top primers. Currently all primers are flat top. That old loading die set with the two stems has long since disappeared during the several moves I've done so I'm not even sure if I still have that round nose seater. No matter, the one for spitzer bullets works just fine. Be careful and a little on the gentle side before fully seating will go a long way toward having a harmonious outcome.
Paul B.

 

[twhite45]

Yezzir! I learned a while back to have patience and stay engaged throughout the process or end up pulling bullets and repeat. That sucked!
Thank you for the info!