7.62x26 tokarev

[twisted sister]

Hi, I am new to this forum I got a question about casting for the 7.62 x 25 has anybody used a lee mold for this caliber? Thanks in advance.

[fivefang]

yes, the 93gr.RN lee, problem ,the forepart beyond the first lube groove in most cases must be reduced to .302" in order to chamber,a stepped sizing die .3o2" with the bottom @.312/3" is OK for my chambers(3) & throats this after initial sizing & lubing in Saeco.313" die, the stepped sizing die is similar to a push thru Lee sizer,with a ejector added

[twisted sister]

I too purchased that lee mold. I thought I would have to size to .308. Probably should figure on slugging the barrel to be accurate. I would be using the appropriate lee sizing die and alox

[GhostHawk]

I've been using that boolit, sized to .309, and after loading drop it into the top end of a 7.62x39 crimp die, giving one crimp to the bullet and one to the brass.

I think the stepped size die would be a better solution. I'd never heard of such a thing. (and shudder to think what it might cost)

I am pretty sure the bullet is simply too large above the last drive band. Factory loads have a longer more slender bullet.