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Thread: Can a sizer die be opened?

  1. 04-14-2012, 12:12 AM #1
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    Can a sizer die be opened?

    I have a 354 the I would like to open to 359
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  2. 04-14-2012, 09:10 AM #2
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    I opened a .358 to .367 with no problem, providing you have the proper tools.
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  3. 04-14-2012, 11:15 AM #3
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    I'm sure Lathesmith could do it for you properly.
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  4. 04-14-2012, 11:21 AM #4
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    I opened my .309 to .3105 for my .30 caliber.

    I used one of my lathes and a hone. Took my time, did sizing checks, and hit my target of .002" over my slugged bore size (.3085).

    Besides, Lee jumps right over .310 sizing dies. WTH?
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  5. 04-14-2012, 04:30 PM #5
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    Greetings,

    I can hone your die to 0.359" if you wish.

    Contact me off line for pricing.

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  6. 04-14-2012, 04:52 PM #6
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    Here's a good article on how to open up a sizing die by Buckshot. http://www.castpics.net/subsite2/How...Size%20Die.pdf
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