Wilson Chamber-Type Bullet Seater

[Robert Glenn]

I have a historical question about the Wilson chamber-type bullet seater for a book that I am writing. Can you tell me if the Wilson chamber-type bullet seater, or another bullet seater that worked exactly the same way, was available in 1971, which is when the chapter I am working on takes place? The way that this die works is for the handloader to stand a primed and charged shell in the base of the die and to rest a bullet on the mouth of the shell. Holding the bullet in position, he guides the chamber of the die over the cartridge into the base. Then, the die is positioned on the platform of an arbor press, which depresses the seating plug on top of the die, forcing the bullet into the mouth of the shell. Can you tell me if the Wilson chamber-type bullet seater, or another bullet seater that worked exactly the same way, existed in 1971? I have posted a couple of similar questions to this message board and have genuinely appreciated people's willingness to share their experience and knowledge. Whatever information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Robert Glenn

 

[docsleepy]

Not sure I can help you, I would call the Wilson company and ask. Be aware that the Lee company has a very similar system and it might have been developed around then.

 

[docsleepy]

http://leeprecision.com/history.html

Yep, they develop the Lee classic loader in the 1960s.

It loads the bullet almost identically to the Wilson loader in concept. I also read that world records were held by ammunition loaded with the Lee loader for quite a few years.

I have both systems. As well as normal presses.

 

[John C]

My understanding is that the Wilson system has existed since the 1920's or 30's. Phil Sharpe mentions it in his second edition book from the 1950's.

 

[Robert Glenn]

Thank you both for taking the time to respond.

RG

 

[Robert Glenn]

I sent an email to Wilson this morning inquiring in what year they started manufacturing a Chamber-Type Bullet Seater. However, I have found that the people who work today at a company sometimes do not know the history of the company. In the meantime, can anyone on this message board tell me in what year Wilson began making a Chamber-Type Bullet Seater?

Thank you,
Robert Glenn

 

[Robert Glenn]

The answer is 1927. I received an email from Dan at Wilson this morning. The fact that he responded and how quickly he responded tells me something about the customer service at that company. Thanks to those of you who took the time to read this thread, and thanks to those of you who responded.

Best Wishes!
Robert Glenn