Questions about dies for Uberti Rifles

[Rafe Covington]

I was shopping for dies for 40-60 and 50-95 Winchester rifles. I slugged my 40-60 and it measures .406, just curious if should get .406 or .408 dies, I have heard both .406 and .408 mentioned concerning this caliber. I don't want to have to buy 2 sets of dies. On the 50-95 die sets they mention Uberti rifles or the originals, I thought they were both .512. I sure would appreciate other peoples opinions on this before I buy the wrong dies.

I have never shot replicas of older model rifles with blackpowder or a substitute so don't want to spend any money I don't have to, work to hard to waste it.

Thanks
buffalohunter

[john boy]

I have never shot replicas of older model rifles with blackpowder or a substitute ...

BH, your wanting to shoot black powder answers the questions.  With a 406 groove, buy the 408 dies.  Why?  So the bullet will obturate better in the grooves

[ndnchf]

If you have an Uberti .50-95, I recommend the CH4D Uberti .50-95 dies.  They work great with mine.  Groove/bore diameter varies a lot with these rifles, so its best to slug the bore to see what you have.  Mine has a .5137' groove diameter.  Tell CH4D what your groove/bore size is and they can provide the correct expander plug.