Quick question on tooling for 460 S&W

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I am looking to procure a die set for my most recent addition to the safe, a 460V.

I have been buying Hornady dies since I got into reloading recently. But nobody seems to have the Hornady 4 piece die set in stock. In many cases though, each die is available separately and to a bit more expense, which I am willing to do if needs me.

My question is this, I have found Lee 3 piece die sets in stock. I'm just a little spooked by how cheap they are. I mean, do any of you that use or have used Lee dies have good or bad to say about them? I learned a ling time ago that most of the time you do get what you pay for. I'm thinking about giving the Lee set a try in the meantime.. But maybe I should just break down and by my Hornady dies one at a time???

Just need a little input. I haven't been reloading for very long, and I want my reloads to be correct and consistent, especially with the 460.

 

[charlies]

Lee dies work...however they are not my usual choice....

 

[BLUEDOT37]

Lee dies

I've gone to Lee's Deluxe 4 die set for most of what I reload for. I've been very happy with them. Four die sets are the way to go, IMO, they just give better results especially if you load any lead bullets.

Almost forgot, Lee doesn't make a FCD for 460, 480 or 500 so if you want a crimp-only die you'll have to get it elsewhere, like I did for the 500Mag. This is what Lee said when I asked them:
"We don't offer the Factory Crimp Die in the larger sizes as the contents won't fit in the 7/8-14 die body. We would have to make the die in the large series 1 1/4-12 thread and most reloaders do not want to use the larger dies."

 

[buck460XVR]

I have been loading for my .460 since 2006. I have always used the RCBS 3 die carbide set, never had a need for a FCD. Even when using the carbide dies for the .460, I still use a titch of lube so I don't have to stand on the press lever to size them. With the long case of the .460 and the heavy crimp needed to secure the bullet, both for crimp jump and for consistent ignition of the slow burning powders used, always seat and crimp in separate steps. Having all the cases the exact same length is necessary for a consistent crimp. One does not need to load the .460 to max for it to be effective. The exception would be for dangerous game. I find my most accurate loads come from middle of the road recipes.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

Lee makes 47-70 FCD and 458 Win Mag, If they don't make one for 460 S&W it is because they don't want to! Maybe not enough market. I have friends that have custom cartridges and will special make one, I think you talked to the wrong person. Ivan

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Most of my dies for loading handgun cartridges are Lee Carbide dies and they work just fine. They produce good accurate ammo for me and the price is right. I do however prefer RCBS rifle dies but I'm sure Hornady, Lyman and Redding dies are also high quality.

If i didn't load for so many handgun cartridges I would be thinking about buying the fairly new Hornady Nitride handgun dies.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Thank you all for the input.

Since we have gotten into reloading, we have been buying the Hornady titanium nitride dies and we like them alot.

Also, we have been for a lack of a better word, anal about case trim length and COL. And also we have been seating and crimping in separate steps even though our Hornady seating dies also crimp.

Thanks again to all for the advice. I think I'm just going to stick with the Hornady dies even if I have to buy them seperately. I may give Lee a try, but maybe the 460 rounds aren't the ideal candidates to try new dies I'm not used to.

 

[Old Seabee]

Dies

Dillon has them

 

[Aticus]

Dillon has them

Will Dillon dies work in a non-Dillon press? I'm thinking about the expander die for the straight walled pistol case.

 

[Aticus]

Got curious so I got out an old Hornady catalog. They make a 4 die set for the 460. It's number 546583. Might check RCBS, Redding, Lyman etc. also.

Check Midway USA.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Yes, the Hornady 4 die set is the one I would like to get. I just can't seem to find it on stock at the usual online suppliers like Natchez, Midway, etc..

 

[Old Seabee]

Dies

If other dies work in Dillon ? They are standard interchangeable between presses correct ? OldSeabee

 

[Kilibreaux]

I am looking to procure a die set for my most recent addition to the safe, a 460V.

I have been buying Hornady dies since I got into reloading recently. But nobody seems to have the Hornady 4 piece die set in stock. In many cases though, each die is available separately and to a bit more expense, which I am willing to do if needs me.

My question is this, I have found Lee 3 piece die sets in stock. I'm just a little spooked by how cheap they are. I mean, do any of you that use or have used Lee dies have good or bad to say about them? I learned a ling time ago that most of the time you do get what you pay for. I'm thinking about giving the Lee set a try in the meantime.. But maybe I should just break down and by my Hornady dies one at a time???

Just need a little input. I haven't been reloading for very long, and I want my reloads to be correct and consistent, especially with the 460.

I've used Lee dies for EONS...they do the job and they do it for less cash outlay than the other brands. Yes I have and do own other brands of dies but generally speaking when I'm looking for dies I look for Lee brand first...don't pay more for a name unless you KNOW it makes a difference.
The .460 is really just an extra-long .45 Colt....it's nothing "exotic" and except for the full-length size, you could use .45 Colt dies to load it! I do recommend .460 dies for the .460 for one IMPORTANT reason...factory loads tend to really expand the cases which means they really need full-length sizing...but Lee dies will do the job...and a Lee factory trimmer will handle keeping the cases within spec.

 

[arjay]

I've used Lee dies for EONS...they do the job and they do it for less cash outlay than the other brands. Yes I have and do own other brands of dies but generally speaking when I'm looking for dies I look for Lee brand first...don't pay more for a name unless you KNOW it makes a difference.
The .460 is really just an extra-long .45 Colt....it's nothing "exotic" and except for the full-length size, you could use .45 Colt dies to load it! I do recommend .460 dies for the .460 for one IMPORTANT reason...factory loads tend to really expand the cases which means they really need full-length sizing...but Lee dies will do the job...and a Lee factory trimmer will handle keeping the cases within spec.

I have a mix of Lee and RCBS dies and both brands work just fine.