Bullet Swages - .340"to .730"

Bullet swaging die sets that are in stock and can be shipped now are listed below. There may be one set in stock or more than one. These are first come, first served so who-ever places an order first gets the set. The caliber and type of set (type of bullet made) will change now and then so if you don’t see what you want it may be there later. Complete die sets are usually listed. Individual dies may be ordered.

All dies and accessories are for the Walnut Hill press or other presses made by RCE, LLC. No other types of dies will be stocked or made.

How to Order

Please use the form on the “How to Order” page to send me a message with a list of items you are interested in. I will send a return email with the price of the items, shipping charges, and the total cost. Once you have confirmed, I will send a Paypal invoice for the total charge.

If you have questions about items or ordering, please contact me.

355 Lead Bullet Die

355 LB Die

$175.00

A single die that makes a lead .355″ bullet with a flat base. The bullet is a semi-wadcutter (SWC) style that has a step where the ogive and bearing meet. Two nose forming punches are included to make a round nose bullet and a short Keith style shape. A hollow point punch is included. A bullet is made with each press stroke and excess lead is bled off through a hole in the side of the die.

One-half or three-quarter jacketed bullets can be made or a gas check can be swaged onto the bullets base.

375 1E Set

$542.00

375 caliber flat base, open tip bullet.

The 1E round nose ogive is about .375″ long. Good hunting bullet for most game. Typically a shorter range bullet but effective out to around 200 yards.

Two flat base, open tip bullets made using copper tubing jackets. The shorter bullet is 15/16″ long and weighs 230 grains. The longer bullet is 1 1.8″ long and weighs 330 grains. The soft point bullet is made from a 5.56 cartridge case and weighs 250 grains.

400 Lead Bullet Set

400LB Die

$175.00

A die set to make a pure lead .400″ diameter lead bullet with a flat base. The set has nose forming punches to make a Keith style and a round nose bullet. A hollow point punch is included to make hollow point bullets. Gas check bullets, 1/2 jacketed, and 3/4 jacketed bullets can also be made. If using short jackets be sure that some lead is exposed beyond the jacket mouth to avoid crushing the jacket as the core is seated. Fits and functions only with any RCE, LLC press.

410 Lead Bullet Set

410LB Die

$175.00

A die set to make a pure lead .410″ diameter lead bullet with a flat base. The set has nose forming punches to make a Keith style and a round nose bullet. A hollow point punch is included to make hollow point bullets. Gas check bullets, 1/2 jacketed, and 3/4 jacketed bullets can also be made. If using short jackets be sure that some lead is exposed beyond the jacket mouth to avoid crushing the jacket as the core is seated. Fits and functions only with any RCE, LLC press.

430 Lead Bullet Set

430LB Die

$175.00

A die set to make a pure lead .430″ diameter (44 caliber) lead bullet with a flat base. The set has nose forming punches to make Keith style and a 3/4E round nose. A hollow point punch is included. Gas check bullets, 1/2 jacketed, and 3/4 jacketed bullets can also be made. If using short jackets be sure that some lead is exposed beyond the jacket mouth to avoid crushing the jacket as the core is seated. The set fits and works with any RCE, LLC press.

452 Lead Bullet Die

452 LB Die

Price $175.00

Single die to make a lead .452″ bullet with a flat base. Makes a semi-wadcutter (SWC) style bullet that has a step where the ogive and bearing meet. Two nose forming punches are included. One makes a 3/4E nose and the other a Keith style nose. Hollow points can be made. 180 grain to 250 grain or heavier bullets. The die bleeds off excess lead through a hole in the side of the die to control the bullet weight. Fits and functions with any RCE, LLC press.

One half or three-quarter jacketed bullets can also be made.

454 Lead Bullet Die

454 LB Die

Price $175.00

Single die to make a lead .454″ bullet with a flat base. Proper diameter for the older 45 Long Colt as it used to be called. Newer handguns may need a .452″ bullet. Makes a semi-wadcutter (SWC) style bullet that has a step where the ogive and bearing meet. Two nose forming punches are included. One makes a 3/4E round nose and the other a Keith style nose. Hollow points can be made. 180 grain to 250 grain or heavier bullets. The die bleeds off excess lead through a hole in the side of the die to control the bullet weight. Use with any press made by RCE, LLC but no others.

One half or three-quarter jacketed bullets can also be made.

458 Lead Bullet Die

458 LB Die

$175.00

Single die to make a lead .458″ bullet with a flat base. Makes semi-wadcutter (SWC) style bullets that have a step where the ogive and bearing meet. Nose forming punches to make a 1EFN and a 1E Round Nose are included. Hollow points can be made. The die bleeds off excess lead through a hole in the side of the die to control the bullet weight.

One half or three-quarter jacketed bullets and gas checked bullets can also be made.

512 Lead Bullet Die

512 LB Die

$175.00

Single die to make a lead .512″ bullet with a flat base. Makes a semi-wadcutter (SWC) style bullets that have a step where the ogive and bearing meet. Nose forming punches to make a 1EFN and 1E Round Nose. Hollow points can be made. The 1E and 1EFN bullets are for the various old 50 calilber rifles that use the .512″ bullet as well as more modern cartridges. The die bleeds off excess lead through a hole in the side of the die to control the bullet weight.

One half or three-quarter jacketed bullets can also be made.

475 Rifle Set

Price $542.00

475 caliber rifle die set.

Makes a flat base open tip, hollow point, and solid lead tip bullets. Core swage, core seat, and point form dies. The ogive is a 1 1/4E round nose. Makes open tip, soft points, and flush tip bullets. Use commercial drawn jackets or redrawn 40 S&W cartridge cases.

Good bullet for the 475 A & M magnum, 475 #2 Nitro Express, 475 Weatherby, or similar cartridges.