Bushing neck dies, multiple caliber use?

Originally Posted By: AWSThis is from a 1963 article in Guns Mag. page 65 courtesy of one of the old time reloaders from WA.

jax Dies
Jack Ashurst of Jax Die Co., P.O. Box
6238-G, Riverton Heights Annex, Seattle 88,
Washington, recently submitted a set of hi-power Jax rifle dies in caliber .257 Roberts to us
for tests. Built along the standard lines
and apparently made on a screw machine,
the dies performed all of the sizing and
bullet seating operations in a satisfactory
manner. Dies are not plated but are solid
steel, and locking rings are adjusted with
hex lock nuts. Dies are available for practically
all popular rifle calibers and all
pistol calibers. A three-die set retails for
$11, two-die set sells for $8.95.

Looks like this is the maker of the dies.

Hand made, three die set for eleven bucks... ah, those were the days.

Back then, Fred Huntington at RCBS would make you a custom set of wildcat dies (to your design) for $12 (the same price as a off the shelf set of dies)... now, much of their stuff is made in China.

The world, it do change!

 
Originally Posted By: Blacktail_8541NONE of their dies or presses are made there. not even the casting for the presses.

Then something has changed cuz they made an announcement a few years ago, that some of their products, including presses, were made in China.
 
A response from RCBS in '07 in regards to items made in China

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Thank you for contacting RCBS with your concern. Most of our products
are still produced right here in our factory in Oroville CA. However,
we do purchase some items from China or other countries around the
world. Any items we source outside of our operation are closely
monitored to insure they meet our quality expectations. The only reason
we choose certain items to be produced over seas is to provide our
customers with the best possible products for the lowest possible cost,
or in other words, to give you the best value for your hard earned
dollars.

It is important for us to here from our customers and we appreciate you
taking the time to provide us with your input.
 
Originally Posted By: CatShooterOriginally Posted By: Blacktail_8541NONE of their dies or presses are made there. not even the casting for the presses.

Then something has changed cuz they made an announcement a few years ago, that some of their products, including presses, were made in China.



They stopped sourcing their press casting over 4 years ago.
They cost more to ship and bring into spec than they saved by having the casting made in China.

By the way, I live in Oroville were they are manufactured. I am in RCBS which is located next door to Huntington's on a regular basis.
I am a friend of the Huntington family to include Fred senior before his death.
 


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