Hi .. could someone tha already have buy it. give me n idea of how much the initial setup will cost..for the Corbin press .. n one or two dies .. thanks
Corbin press n dies
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Because everyone's press and die requirements are not the same, (small or big bore, length, slug style, number of operation to complete, etc), it may be hard to get a member here to give you an exact answer. Here's both of the Corbin websites. Each have different things that may answer your questions.
http://www.corbins.com/presses.htm
https://www.swagedies.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=cbst&Product_Code=CSP-1&Category_Code=
http://www.corbins.com/presses.htm
https://www.swagedies.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=cbst&Product_Code=CSP-1&Category_Code=
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Mercado,
The price of my press, 2 dies (semi wadcutter dies) swaging lube, core cutter, and 120 pounds of lead were around the $2000 dollar mark a few years ago. The semiwadcutter dies are $200 each. The straight slug dies I now use are $485 each.
Hope this helps
Tom Holland
Fieldtargettech.com
The price of my press, 2 dies (semi wadcutter dies) swaging lube, core cutter, and 120 pounds of lead were around the $2000 dollar mark a few years ago. The semiwadcutter dies are $200 each. The straight slug dies I now use are $485 each.
Hope this helps
Tom Holland
Fieldtargettech.com
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Thanks a lot for the information.. now $495 a complete die set ..? Front n base.. let say you want to try another base .. or another Front..how much those could cost each..?
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Mercado,
I believe the different base punch options are $75 dollars each, while the nose punch can be a hollowpoint punch, rounded punch, or flat punch. I believe that they are around the same price as well. Keep in mind that the semi wadcutter dies are all straight wall, meaning that the die is one diameter, and the nose and base punch determines the shape of the slug. For example, if you want a .1775 semi wadcutter, you can get different nose punches, in whatever shape you want, and change them easily.
With the straight slug die (non wadcutter) the nose shape is machined into the die, and cannot be changed.
I have examples of different nose and base shapes on my website. These are all from the $485 per die.
I didn't like the edge that was created by the semi wadcutter die design for $199, and they shot horrible in every gun I tried them in.
Tom Holland
Field Target Tech
Fieldtargettech.com
I believe the different base punch options are $75 dollars each, while the nose punch can be a hollowpoint punch, rounded punch, or flat punch. I believe that they are around the same price as well. Keep in mind that the semi wadcutter dies are all straight wall, meaning that the die is one diameter, and the nose and base punch determines the shape of the slug. For example, if you want a .1775 semi wadcutter, you can get different nose punches, in whatever shape you want, and change them easily.
With the straight slug die (non wadcutter) the nose shape is machined into the die, and cannot be changed.
I have examples of different nose and base shapes on my website. These are all from the $485 per die.
I didn't like the edge that was created by the semi wadcutter die design for $199, and they shot horrible in every gun I tried them in.
Tom Holland
Field Target Tech
Fieldtargettech.com
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I love mine I’m running a .22 die spec to the hollow point NSA slugs I can make 22 grain to around 34 grain with my one die. If you call them Dave is a really nice guy and can steer you in the right direction.
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In your testing have you found a particular base type that performs best overall ? Please elaborate if you have the time.
Thanks
James
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James,
Generally, with all nose shapes, hollowpoint works the best. Flat nose and round nose are close, but the edge goes to the hollowpoint.
As far as base shapes are concerned, the best seems to be the flat base. The cup base, and rebated boat tail sometimes equal the flat base, but tinkering with the weight. Probably something to do with center of gravity, and balance.
It seems that ANYTHING made with a hollow base, like an actual pellet, is absolutely useless. If any out there decide on a Corbin setup, pass up a hollow base punch, you'll just be wasting your time. To give a quick visual, I shot 15 grain hollowbase slugs at a 10 inch plate at 30 yds. Only 4 out of 10 hit it. Change to flat base, same weight, all within a nickel. Same velocity. Not great, but night and day.
Hope this helps, any other details or info you would like, please feel free to ask
Tom Holland
Field Target Tech
Fieldtargettech.com
Generally, with all nose shapes, hollowpoint works the best. Flat nose and round nose are close, but the edge goes to the hollowpoint.
As far as base shapes are concerned, the best seems to be the flat base. The cup base, and rebated boat tail sometimes equal the flat base, but tinkering with the weight. Probably something to do with center of gravity, and balance.
It seems that ANYTHING made with a hollow base, like an actual pellet, is absolutely useless. If any out there decide on a Corbin setup, pass up a hollow base punch, you'll just be wasting your time. To give a quick visual, I shot 15 grain hollowbase slugs at a 10 inch plate at 30 yds. Only 4 out of 10 hit it. Change to flat base, same weight, all within a nickel. Same velocity. Not great, but night and day.
Hope this helps, any other details or info you would like, please feel free to ask
Tom Holland
Field Target Tech
Fieldtargettech.com
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