50 bmg dies are a different size,
Right , 8mm and 8x57 same.
Actually it was a brilliant question. Now you have much more information than before. Adding to your knowledge, some old Herter's dies were also different. Most dies made since about 1970 should interchange....they are 7/8-14 thread as are most modern presses. I have a set of shotgun dies made for the Lyman All American turret which are much larger (the early presses had one big hole for them). Best bet, take along a die locknut when you are looking at dies (auctions, gunshows, yard sales) and see if it spins on the die.
I have a Lee Classic Turret.
AJBarney -
No such thing as a dumb question.
The only DUMB question is the one NOT asked & someone gets injured or worse.
(hangs head in shame - yes I have)Ever work in retail?
AJBarney -
No such thing as a dumb question.
The only DUMB question is the one NOT asked & someone gets injured or worse.
Ever work in retail?
Unless it's a really rare cartridge that ONLY comes in a Berdan primed version, I wouldn't bother with reloading Berdan-primed cases. The primers aren't carried very many places, and the tools for depriming are specialized, and more of a hassle to use.next one.....(at least I keep em to one thread! )
Ive read up on the differences b/w Boxer and Berdan primers. Has anyone reloaded Berdan-primed ammo? I guess one would need a specialized decapper and a supply of Berdan primers (duh).
Are there any other differences in reloading the two?
Is it worth it if you have a quantity of Berdan-primed brass, or better to just chuck it and get Boxer-primed ammo?