Redding Sizing Die .38-40 Winchester
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Redding Sizing Die .38-40 Winchester

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Redding Sizing Die .38-40 Winchester Product description

  1. Precision Engineering: This Redding Sizing Die for .38-40 Winchester is meticulously engineered from hardened steel, ensuring precise case dimension restoration. It functions as a full length sizing die, designed to resize the entire brass case back to SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute) specifications, ensuring reliable feeding and extraction in your firearm. The die also includes a decapping pin to efficiently remove spent primers during the sizing process, streamlining your reloading workflow.

  2. Unmatched Durability: Constructed from high-grade, heat-treated steel, this die is built to withstand rigorous use over a lifetime of reloading. Its robust design ensures it maintains its precise dimensions, delivering consistent case sizing reload after reload. The smooth, polished internal surfaces reduce friction, promoting easier sizing and extending the life of your brass cases by minimizing wear during operation.

  3. Enhanced Reliability: The primary benefit of a full length sizing die like this one is to ensure your reloaded ammunition chamber and eject reliably, particularly important for semi-automatic firearms and rifles with tight chambers. By returning the case to factory dimensions, you prevent common issues like difficult chambering or extraction failures, which can be critical for hunters and competitive shooters in the field.

  4. American Craftsmanship: Manufactured in Cortland, New York, USA, Redding Reloading Equipment prides itself on its American heritage and commitment to excellence. This die exemplifies their dedication to producing superior reloading tools with meticulous attention to detail and stringent quality control, upholding a tradition of precision embraced by reloaders worldwide.

ABOUT THE REDDING SIZING DIE .38-40 WINCHESTER

The Redding Sizing Die for the .38-40 Winchester is an indispensable tool for handloaders who demand precision and reliability. Unlike neck sizing dies which merely size the case neck, this full length sizing die meticulously resizes the entire spent brass case to factory specifications, including the body, shoulder, and neck. This comprehensive resizing is crucial for ensuring flawless feeding and extraction, especially in firearms with tighter chambers or semi-automatic actions. Handloaders, particularly hunters preparing ammunition for their lever-action rifles, will appreciate its ability to consistently produce cases that chamber smoothly, every time. Crafted from a single piece of hardened steel, its robust construction and polished internal surfaces not only promise exceptional durability but also minimize friction, preventing scratches on your valuable brass. This die also efficiently de-primes the spent primer during the sizing stroke, streamlining your reloading process. Its superior design helps extend brass life by reducing stretching and wear, making it a valuable addition to any serious reloader's bench aiming for consistent, high-performance ammunition.

ABOUT REDDING

Redding Reloading Equipment, a family-owned business, has been at the forefront of the reloading industry since its founding in 1946 in Cortland, New York, USA. Known for its unwavering commitment to producing precision-engineered tools, Redding has built a sterling reputation among both professional and amateur reloaders for exceptional quality and reliability. Their philosophy centers on crafting reloading equipment that provides the utmost accuracy and consistency, allowing handloaders to achieve superior ammunition performance. Redding's products are synonymous with durability and meticulous craftsmanship, making them a trusted choice for those who pursue perfection in every loaded round.

MAIN FEATURES

  • Die Type: Full Length Sizing Die

  • Caliber Compatibility: .38-40 Winchester

  • Thread Standard: Industry-standard 7/8"-14 threads, compatible with most reloading presses

  • Material: Precision-machined, hardened steel for exceptional durability and longevity

  • Operation: Resizes the entire brass case to factory specifications and de-primes spent primers

  • Precision: Manufactured to Redding's exacting tolerances for consistent case dimensions and reliable ammunition loading

  • Finish: Polished internal surfaces minimize friction and prevent scratching of brass cases

  • Application: Ideal for handloaders seeking to restore spent cases to original dimensions for reliable feeding and chambering in firearms, particularly rifles used for hunting or recreational shooting

WARRANTY

This product is covered by a lifetime global warranty that includes defects in materials and manufacturing under normal use.

IN THE BOX

  • Redding Sizing Die .38-40 Winchester

  • Die Storage Box

General properties

Manufacturer Redding
Made in USA
Warranty 2 years
SKU RED91366

Die set properties

Die operation Decapping, Full length sizing
Pack size Single
Die type Standard
Bushing No
Bushing style -
Case body design Bottle neck
Case type Rifle
Sizing die material Steel
Material Steel
Adjustment Standard
Press compatibility Standard 7/8"-14 thread
Bullet Diameter (mm). 10.19 mm
Bullet Diameter (inch). 0.401 inch

Characteristics

Suitable for Calibers .38-40 WCF, .38-40 Winchester Center Fire

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