Great point.
Many of us have the RCBS primer pocket swage die. The case stripper on that could stand in for a flat base base over the ram. Would just need a flat surface for the top, and the arbor...
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Forum: Reloading Equipment
Great point.
Many of us have the RCBS primer pocket swage die. The case stripper on that could stand in for a flat base base over the ram. Would just need a flat surface for the top, and the arbor...
Forum: Reloading Equipment
Pretty cool GWS. Thanks foe the link!
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I have broken one in the last 15k rounds. Much of that is with stubborn crimped in mil primers. I always ensure that the decap rod is centered by not snugging the lock nut until the expander is...
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Anyone have a Summit press? I had one previously and regrettably sold it here. I missed having one and picked up another last year.
I got my teenage son a new rifle in 7mm-08 and needed dies. I've...
Another consideration on as cast sizing, thkse who coat will introduce additional girth. That's why I habe moved on from molds that drop significantly over sized. With additional girth from PC, it is...
I can second this. I size 9mm bullets to .357". To ensure that these chamber in all the 9mm guns I load for, I sort for FC, Speer, and Blazer headstamps. They are thin. RP and CBC are on the other...
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With a PB or BB bullet, I always size after coating. If I use a GC I size prior to coating since I find GCs fit truer on the uncoated base rather than after PC adds some girth. Then size again after...
Forum: Cast Boolits
I'm not following. Are you talking about case mouth flair or the interior diameter of the neck? Jacketed bullets migjt not require any flair but I do want no more than 2-3 thousandths neck tension...
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For me the primary benefit of the NOE expander system is that they typically have more expander options for each respective nominal diameter. My experience with Lyman M dies is that they are...
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I had Veral Smith cut one nlg 9mm mold a few years ago, but I've come to the conclusion that there is no advantage to omitting lube grooves and potentially a disadvantage like Fred alluded. My other...
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They come up intermittently, as mentioned by quasi. You might use the "notify me" feature on a few of the online retailers. I did the same and bought a few more. Forgot where.
Also you might...
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I've loaded a few thousand Fed 200s into 9mm cases this year. Works great. If you have a need and are ok with the price, why not buy a few more?
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I've loaded a few thousand 9mms with Fed 200 primers this year. Work absolutely fine. If you need primers and the price is ok to you, why not add more?
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I would have no issues loading 38 +p loads with Rem 1/2 primers.
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I've used most all. While the split ring types are arguably the best to secure a setting, they are not as versatile as the Lyman & RCBS hex style. They will both lock with the brass set screw and can...
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People call them different things. Here is a common type found on RCBS sizing dies as indicated with a pen. Typically .002" less than nominal bullet diameter. For 223 Rem, I honed mine down to .221"...
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I will add that shoulder bump is critical in ARs, so I make expeditious use of an LE Wilson gauge for all my AR 15 ammo
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If you will use mixed cases (e.g. range pickups), I'd recommend a regular full length sizing die with expander button. I wouldn't mess with bushing dies. Bushing dies are best fir common head stamps...
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If you go the jacketed route, you might look at the TJ Conevera 90 gr JHP at tjconevera.com. I loaded them to 2100 fps in 9x25 Dillon (Glock 20 with 6.2" KKM conversion) with great results. The...
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Dillon pistol seating dies don't crimp. They have a separate crimp die in their 3 die handgun sets. The 9mm Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die crimps no differently than other taper crimp dies.
Best...
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I didn't read all the replies, but plan to when I have a few more minutes.
Here is why I find a chronograph useful
1) sanity check on velocity (and therefore relative proxy for pressure) when...
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Interesting question. Following for answers. Having only started casting in 2016, I'm comparatively new compared to many here.
I can say thus far that my casting problems have never been the fault...
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Respectfully, I disagree. The bullets should not setback after seating under the nose press test, even without any crimp. If they do set back, it's better to solve the dimensional issues (neck ID vs...
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Cranking the crimp die down more will make the problem worse. It makes the bullet diameter smaller and the brass springs back away from the bullet, losing grip.
Process of elimination...
Quick...
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I bet if you emailed Veral Smith at
LBTisAccuracy@gmail.com
he'd be happy to explain the design logic.
Beautiful mold!
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |