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Area 419 Zero M-Series Sizing Die .308 Win with Shell Holder

UPC: 810080181649

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Description

The Area 419 Zero M-Series Sizing Die for .308 Win takes what used to be three or four separate reloading steps and folds them into one clean operation. Area 419 reamer-cuts the sizing chamber to true dimensions, so your brass gets fully sized from the neck all the way down to the extractor groove. That means no more sticky bolt lift after the second or third firing, which is the kind of detail that separates a good handloading setup from a frustrating one.

What Sets the Zero M-Series .308 Die Apart

The headline feature is the micrometer-adjustable shoulder bump. Instead of loosening a lock ring and guessing your way back to a setting, you dial headspace in with a clearly indexed micrometer and come back to it exactly every time. Pair that with the precision-ground expander mandrel that sizes the inside of the neck on the downstroke, and you get consistent neck tension without pulling an old-school expander ball back through the mouth. Every die ships with a .002 neck tension mandrel, and you can add other increments through the Area 419 Mandrel Kit if you want to fine-tune.

Running the .308 Win M-Series Die on Your Press

This is a 1-1/4 inch die, so it needs a Hybrid or 1-1/4 inch turret on your ZERO or other press. It will not work with a 7/8 inch turret or a 7/8 inch press, and it is not compatible with standard shell holders because the rim diameter is larger. This particular package solves that for you by including the matching ZERO M-Series shell holder.

Round out the design with spring ejection for spent primers, replaceable steel decap pins, and hydraulic shoulder pressure relief that keeps brass from getting overworked. It's machined and built in America, and reloaders running .308 consistently report near-zero runout and reloads that come out right the first time. If you're chasing match-grade .308 ammo without a benchtop full of single-purpose tools, this is a serious one-die answer.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Area 419
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 419-ZeroDie-M30SH
  • UPC: 810080181649
  • Caliber: .308 Winchester
  • Die Type: Full-Length Sizing Die
  • Die Size: 1-1/4 inch
  • Headspace Adjustment: Micrometer-Adjustable Shoulder Bump
  • Mandrel: Precision-Ground, .002 Neck Tension Included
  • Decapping: Spring Ejection, Replaceable Steel Decap Pins
  • Shoulder Relief: Hydraulic Shoulder Pressure Relief
  • Turret Compatibility: Hybrid or 1-1/4 inch Turret Required
  • Shell Holder: ZERO M-Series Shell Holder Included
  • Country of Origin: Made in USA
  • Shipping Weight: 3.32 lbs

What’s Included

  • Zero M-Series .308 Win sizing die
  • ZERO M-Series shell holder
  • .002 neck tension expander mandrel
  • Area 419 ZERO die ring
  • Spare decapping pin
  • Install and removal tools

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Zero M-Series .308 die come with a shell holder?

Yes. This M30SH package includes the matching ZERO M-Series shell holder, which you need to run the die. These dies are not compatible with standard shell holders because they require a larger diameter shell holder rim.

What press and turret do I need for the .308 Win M-Series die?

This is a 1-1/4 inch die, so it requires a Hybrid or 1-1/4 inch turret on your ZERO or other press. It cannot be used with a 7/8 inch turret or a standard 7/8 inch press. If you're set up for 7/8 inch dies, you'll need the right turret before this will work.

How does the micrometer shoulder bump work on this die?

The micrometer-style headspace adjustment gives you a clearly indexed way to set your shoulder bump and return to it exactly. Rather than loosening a lock ring and repositioning the die body by feel, you dial in the setting you want. It's repeatable, which is a big part of why reloaders get consistent results with it.

Can I change neck tension on the Zero M-Series .308 die?

Yes. The die ships with a .002 neck tension expander mandrel, and you can add other increments through the Area 419 Mandrel Kit. The precision-ground mandrel sizes the inside of the neck for consistent tension without needing a separate mandrel step.

Additional information

UPC

810080181649

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

419-ZeroDie-M30SH

Shipping Weight

3.32

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