Custom Dies

We have currently suspended the acceptance of new custom die orders. All orders currently in process will be fulfilled as promised.

Whether you’re a hunter or a competition shooter Whidden Gunworks can manufacture Custom dies to your exact specifications and if needed can work with your gunsmith to ensure your dies are as accurate as your new rifle.  Our Custom dies will solve problems such as sticky extraction and the dreaded “bolt click” without over working your brass. We can custom match your dies for Factory Rifles as well as Custom Rifles including auto loading rifles.  We offer Custom Sizers, Seaters, and Hydraulic Form Dies from .20 cal to .408.  However, we are not able to make dies for antique, obsolete straight wall cartridges.

We have found the best method to make Custom dies is to use three pieces of your fired brass from the rifle's chamber.  We understand early in a rifle build fired brass may not be available.  In those circumstances, we can use your reamer print but please note the fired brass will usually yield the best results. If you choose to send your fired brass, please do not resize and plan to send in three pieces.  Upon completion your brass will be returned to you with your Custom Die.

Lead time for Custom dies is currently averaging 10-14 weeks from the 1st of the following month in which your order was placed and your brass or reamer print was received by us. Once the entire batch is made, we heat treat them in house to ensure a lifetime of use. Upon completion of heat treat, we bead blast, hand polish, inspect and process for shipping so please ensure you factor in the turnaround time when ordering.

If you have questions or need help with ordering
feel free to email us at: [email protected]