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^^ Thanks :)

I've probably just missed it along the way but why is the hole in the bottom of the ram 11/16" with a 7/8" counterbore? Isn't it supposed to be 1/2" or does it use a bushing on each side?
thanks...

I wanted to post some advise for everyone about reaming holes. This may or may not help you as it is somewhat dependent on the type/capabilities of the machine(s) you are using. My experience is...

I've seen people post every now and then that they have had luck with making jackets from coiled soft copper. I know that typically you would use 'hard' copper tubing (sticks).

With the soft...

I was planning on making the dies and punches myself. Looks like I'll be doing a little trial and error to see what works and what doesn't.

I've noticed that the end rounding dies are 'blind'...

Ok, so how do you know how long a jacket you need for a certain weight? Is there a formula or calculation?

So I was looking at some different threads here and on Corbin's website about making bullet jacket from hard copper tubing.
One thing that I was curious about is how do you know how long to cut...

More just curious with if it was possible and what the process was.

Thanks everyone for the answers. I really appreciate it.

Hickory - So with making FMJ's from .22 cases, you would: form the point first, then seat the core, then close the base or do you seat the core, then form the point backwards and then close the...

I see. :)

So, realistically, if I want a 62 grain it's either going to have to be somewhat blunt or have a lead tip.

So is there any reason you can't make boat tails with .22 brass? And does...

So these are actually lead tips then? I guess it must be a trick of the light (and tumbling) that makes them look like they're completely closed.



So making them blunt is not dependent on the...

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab247/hickory_01/Bullets/Gunstock015.jpg

This is a perfect example of what I'm wanting/hoping to achieve. Even though they are 'open tips', they appear to be...

Hey, everyone. I'm new to swaging and new to the forum and have a few questions that I couldn't seem to find any answers for. It's probably stuff that everyone already knows the answers to so sorry...