Marines...

[TexasGrunt]

I've discovered that a motivated Marine can indeed almost get a .452 boolit to go through a NOE .430 sizing bushing. I was sizing some .44 boolits and a .45 boolit slipped into the mix. Since the .44 boolits were a bit oversized it was taking a bit of effort to get them through the sizer. So when the .45 boolit got there I didn't think anything about it. Leaned into my Hornady SS press a bit too hard. Had to pound the boolit out, it didn't survive. Had to pound the bushing out of the die body, it didn't survive either. It will no longer fit in the die body. The good news is the die body is still good.

[OS OK]

When it absolutely positively has to be destroyed overnight. . . 'Marines!'

SempFi

[Bzcraig]

A solider would never have made that mistake! Sorry brother I couldn't resist!

[ReloaderFred]

A solider would never have made that mistake! Sorry brother I couldn't resist!

Only because the soldiers sit around on their duff while the Marines do all the heavy lifting. Sorry brother, I couldn't resist.....

Fred

[TexasGrunt]

My mistake was standing up for a bit to do some sizing. Normally I sit but my elbow was getting sore. So I was standing at the time. No glasses on either. When it seemed to require more pressure I leaned into it.

I'm a big dude. 6'3" 325 lbs. I've got a 54" chest. When I lean into something it's toast.

[Tom W.]

That's what C-rats and MRE's will do for you!

[tarbe]

There are very few things in this world that are Marine-proof!

[oldblinddog]

There are very few things in this world that are Marine-proof!

Can you give an example of something that is?

[tarbe]

Can you give an example of something that is?

Well, so far my wife appears to be!

[catmandu]

The best way to get the impossible done is tell a Marine it can' t be done!

Many aviation firsts were done by Marines, ( first barrel roll in a helicopter, land a transport on a flattop, etc.)

[Bookworm]

My Dad always said that there are only 2 requirements for Marines - a size 6 hat, and a size 17 neck.

[gunarea]

I'm a jarhead and my navy buddies tear up way more equipment than me.
Roy

[TexasGrunt]

I'm a jarhead and my navy buddies tear up way more equipment than me.
Roy

They have more to tear up.

[Chris C]

TexasGrunt, I honestly believe it you'd take it in steps you could squeeze that bullet down .022". I've never gone that far, but I've seen some pretty impressive sizing done in .002" steps. As long as you have the sizing dies, I don't see why you couldn't do it. Now as far as accuracy of the bullet after you've "put it in a harlet's corset"...................................

[rockrat]

TexasGrunt--looks like we could be about twins as far as size goes, except you beat me by one pound!!!!!

[Bzcraig]

I enjoy the good natured fun poking!

[45workhorse]

When it absolutely positively has to be destroyed overnight. . . 'Marines!'

SempFi

Or 0-dark-30 which ever comes first.

[jem102]

Any time and anywhere...

[TexasGrunt]

TexasGrunt--looks like we could be about twins as far as size goes, except you beat me by one pound!!!!!

I sure hope you're not as ugly as I am. I don't think the world can handle two of us.

[w5pv]

Sea-going Bellhop =Some one with 44" shoulders and a 000 head