Comments on: NEW Sizing Dies and Micrometer Seaters from Whidden Gunworks

By: tenring

tenring — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:05:15 +0000

Are his bushing sizer dies “one size fits all” or will he produce them on dimensions from my twice fired brass?

Editor: The FL Sizer dies with bushings come in one set of dimensions that is a good fit for match chambers. Whidden offers a “custom die option” which can be made from your reamer print or fired cases. The custom dies are a bit more expensive.

By: Wes Cummings

Wes Cummings — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:08:44 +0000

I have one of John’s Dasher FL sizing dies that works flawlessly and is craftsmanship at its finest. It is always a pleasure to do business with John.
If you want quality products at a reasonable price you have no further to search than Whidden Gun Works and Stocks.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:05:38 +0000

Whidden’s shop is awesome to thing to have been able to see and the guys that work there are great. Whiddengunworks is ++++

By: Bob A.

Bob A. — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 01:40:26 +0000

I’ve been very happy with the results of my FL bushing die I got from Whidden last year. I think it is better made than my Redding Type S FL bushing die.

I’m sure his seating die is equally good. I’ll be picking up some of the half-thousand tapered expander balls when they become available, that example is almost exactly my situation.

Congrats to John as he expands his business.

By: Jim Hardy

Jim Hardy — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:26:01 +0000

After having dozens of brainstorming sessions with John over the years, I can tell you that he knows how to locate a problem and attack a solution. John can think outside the box to find unique remedies for everyday loading/shooting issues. Top shelf products from a top shelf shooter and person. Doing business with John is finding a new friend, and we need more of the personal touch in the industry.

By: fdshuster

fdshuster — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:37:17 +0000

Nice to see that the excellent cross-bolt die lock rings are used. First thing I have to do when buying brand “R” is to replace the lock rings. The tiny set screws that dig into the 7/8″x14 threads are worthless when trying to make a very small adjustment.

As Boyd said: wish I had a new chambering/cartridge on the horizon so I could buy a set of these dies.

By: Boyd Allen

Boyd Allen — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:28:15 +0000

Many times companies that build things for the shooting market can loose their connection to shooting. They build the parts and pieces, but have not spent much time at the range in a looong time, if ever.

On the other hand, just because someone is a top shooter does not mean that he or she has the resources, ability, or drive to make those parts and pieces.

What we have here is sort of like the perfect storm. A well run company, owned by an internationally prominent shooter, with a lot of good competitive years ahead of him. He understands, and his products reflect that understanding. Way to go John!

Reading the editor’s report, and looking at the pictures almost makes me want to start a new rifle build, or at least add a new caliber to the list.