30-30 on Truline Jr. What are the options in dies?
Well I have my little TLJr, and just picked up a old Marlin 336 in 30-30. I know they have 310 dies for neck sizing, but did they ever offer a full size resize die for the later TL Jr presses? Im only loading for this one rifle, but just incase I dig up some old brass, I was hoping to have the option of FL resizing. Ive been tossing around just getting a old single stage press might just be what I have to do if I don't have any other option.
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Arbor press for Ideal shell resizer/LEE loader dies
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Wayne Smith
Both the Lyman resizer and the original Lee resizing die (hammer type) work much better with an arbor press. Just in case you have one.
Arbor press is the way to go, I modified my arbor with a hole in the X piece, and the ratchet mod as per YouTube. It's surprising how much force is required to FL size a well lubed 30-30 case.
I got one of these, in 30-30 in a grab box, and when I figured out what it was, I had to try it.
They are available, found a guy selling them on the interweb for 25 $, a custom order. Ebay has them now and then for 10 or more. search for "shell resizer". AKA a "hammer die".
IMO after resizing 2 boxes of shells, a press and a set of dies will look like a good investment.
If you already have a T-L Jr. it'll get you going, and arbor presses are common and cheap. American Rifleman also suggested a vise or C-clamp. If you use a vise, use smooth jaws or your brass will become junk, as will the die. My advise, use an arbor press.