I have a lathe and have made quick and dirty rifle dies. Buying a set from CH4D most times is a better option. Most swaging takes several passes and can cause problems. Each case is different size, shape, temper, thin can be most difficult. Dave at CH knows his stuff and no doubts has worked the bugs out. He’s made several custom rifle dies for me.
Most any machinist can turn out a die few have hardening capability. CH dies are very hard and will last. Quick dies I have made are out of free machining steel and soft. Fine for experiments not a long term solution. Few 8 gage Hulls I would probably make my own. I have a very large Arbor press.
William
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