brokengun Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Mauser LR barrel die I have needed a Large Ring Mauser barrel die to clean up the threads on a Mauser barrel. I was going to buy one from Midway USA but they NO longer carry or offer a die. What they had was a hex shaped carbon die that sold in $30 range. I decide to look and see what Brownells has to offer and Holly cow they want $189 for a HSS 1.10-12 die Where can I buy a die for a large ring Mauser that’s reasonable? Hell I would think for $189 I could have someone like Regal make a die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerfive Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I often search for deals on tools on EBay and have seen 1&1/8X12tpi split dies around $35 a number of times. They aren't there all the time but if you can be patient. The other thing would be to do a Google search and find them. I found 1/4X22 taps that weren't from Brownell. If you don't have a split die holder to compress the die from 1&1/8 down to 1.1, it's going to be really hard to find a re-thread hex die in 1.1. If you think that you'll do this more than once, it might be worth while to buy the die holder too. I've used the split dies when the barrel shank is a hair too big. Another idea would be to have someone with a lathe chase the threads. When I was getting started,I found a local machine shop that re-threaded a Remington barrel to Mauser small shank .98X12 for just $20. Maybe you could go to your local machine shop with your barrel and receiver and when it screws on you are done. I hope one of these ideas is helpful T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiley Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I often search for deals on tools on EBay and have seen 1&1/8X12tpi split dies around $35 a number of times. They aren't there all the time but if you can be patient. The other thing would be to do a Google search and find them. I found 1/4X22 taps that weren't from Brownell. If you don't have a split die holder to compress the die from 1&1/8 down to 1.1, it's going to be really hard to find a re-thread hex die in 1.1. If you think that you'll do this more than once, it might be worth while to buy the die holder too. I've used the split dies when the barrel shank is a hair too big. Another idea would be to have someone with a lathe chase the threads. When I was getting started,I found a local machine shop that re-threaded a Remington barrel to Mauser small shank .98X12 for just $20. Maybe you could go to your local machine shop with your barrel and receiver and when it screws on you are done. I hope one of these ideas is helpful T http://www.mcmaster.com/#dies/=bryaba These guys have metric Wiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerfive Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 http://www.mcmaster.com/#dies/=bryaba These guys have metric Wiley 2667A442 At $7 is worth a shot, might clean things up enough. What the heck does "These guys have metric" have to do with the price of tea in China??? T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailormilan2 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 You might want to give these people a call and see if they can give you a decent price for a Die. Remember too that the Mauser threads are 55* threads, not 60* as are currently used. 60* will work, but the 55* is proper and gives a tighter fit. Julie Nelson Tapco USA, Inc. Ph: 800-827-7787 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemski4 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 What you are looking for is a 55 degree Whitworth thread die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailormilan2 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I have sent an email to the custom die company that I gave the phone number for asking for a price. I have also ask if there might be a price break for a group buy. I should have answer in a day or two. Updated: The following is our quotation: Our P/N 31961A 1.100-12 HS Whitworth 55* Hex Die 1 piece =$172.20 each 2 pieces=$137.20 each 3-5 pieces=$106.40 each 6-11 pieces =$81.20 each 12 pieces and up=$74.20 each Delivery: 14-16 work days to manufacture __________________________________________ Our P/N 31962A 1.100-12 HS Whitworth 55* 2 1/2" OD Round Die 1 piece =$242.20 each 2 pieces=$200.20 each 3-5 pieces=$159.60 each 6-11 pieces =$123.20 each 12 pieces and up=$113.40 each Delivery: 14-16 work days to manufacture These prices are good for 30 days. If we can get a group buy going, we can save a bunch of money if anyone is interested. Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradD Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Dale, Put me down for a set if we can get 12 or more. BG, My Brownells price is $94.11 for the tap and $105.12 for the die. Looks like we are better off going Tapco for the tap and Brownells for the die. I've wanted them for a long time too, but couldn't figure how the investment would be justified. It would make me the only kid on the block with a set, though. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailormilan2 Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Brad, that is interesting. I just went to the Brownells site, and the Mauser tap is $116 and the die is $190. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=0/k=mauser+die/t=P/ksubmit=y/Products/All/search=mauser_die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradD Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 I was in the current catalog, so I guess they had a big price jump since it was published last month. Oh well. Good thing we are having this spectacular Summer of Recovery (third one, I think) and no inflation, otherwise no telling what they would cost. I guess twelve of us could share one. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donmarkey Posted July 22, 2011 Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Brad you are right on the tap the die is $144.64. Dale you are looking at retail pricing not dealer. Need someone to order you one let me know. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riceone Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Brad you are right on the tap the die is $144.64. Dale you are looking at retail pricing not dealer. Need someone to order you one let me know. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riceone Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 For that kind of money you could just buy another barrel that has good threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitano Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 For that kind of money you could just buy another barrel that has good threads. Bingo! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiris Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 You really don't normally need a die to repair damaged threads on your barrel, a simple thread file will usually clean up enough to create a good fit. Here's a link to a decent file. They are handy to have. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/NICHOLSON-Thread-Restoring-File-3MD29?cm_mmc=CSE:Nextag-_-Hand%20Tools-_-Files-_-3MD29&srccode=cii_9324560&cpncode=27-70065157-2 Spiris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitano Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Good call, Spiris. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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