56-46 Spencer dies needed

[Rim fire]

I am looking for a set of 56-46 Spencer dies.  Please email johnd0@comcast.net if you have a set for sale.  Thanks

[Lucky R. K.]

Have you tried CH4D?
Lucky 

[Rim fire]

Yes, I have.  I am number 2 on the waiting list and they won't start production until they have at lest 10 requests.

[El Supremo]

Hello, Rimfire:

The original copper cases were thinner than brass. This might complicate die dimensions.

Please consider making a Cerrosafe chamber casting so the die set can match it and your provided cases.

You might be in for a long wait with CH4D.

An alternative would be a custom die set possibly made by either Buffalo Arms in Ponderay ID or Tom Crone in MD.  Tom is a respected craftsman/machinist for skirmishers.  He makes straight line seating dies and they are top quality.  He is at the N-SSA Nationals this week, so if interested, give him a few days and call him at 301-473-5699. Smiles.
El Supremo/Kevin Tinny

[Rim fire]

Thanks for the info. I came back from the Nationals on Monday. I have a casting of the chamber, and I will give Tom a call.  Thank you.

[El Supremo]

Hello, Rim fire:

Thanks for the update.

If possible, please add a photo of the chamber casting and approximate dimensions, especially case length. 

Am also hoping your casting shows the portion at the end of the chamber as it merges with the rifling.  Is that portion tapered or is there a distinct shoulder, please?

If Mr. Crone does your dies, there are a few others here that will jump on board.
Thanks. Smiles.
El Supremo/Kevin Tinny

[Rim fire]

The cartridge is the long case short neck, 56-46.  A relatively rare chambering in the Spencer sporting rifle. With the rifle comes 12 fire formed cases.

[Rim fire]

Called Tome Crone.  He does not make reloading dies.  He will make push through bullet sizing dies, but that's it. Good try though.

[El Supremo]

Thanks, Rim fire:

Perhaps Buffalo in Ponderay ID, which it tells me is a large CH4D seller, and has a standing order for 56-46 dies, might ADD your and other's needs to his and reach the threshold. 

My concern is the apparent wide range of cartridges, which might not work with generic dies.  Attached, with the help of Two Flints, is a photo from an Internet search for "56-46 Spencer Cartridge Image". It adds details about variations.  Thanks, Two Flints.
Smiles,



El Supremo/Kevin Tinny

[Rim fire]

I was looking at using the dies to form the shoulder and seat the bullet.