Bullets Stuck on HP Ejector, CH-4D 101 Die

[blainenay]

I tried swaging some bullets with my new CH-4D 101-series hollow-point dies today. The swaged bullet ejector (HP punch) gets stuck hard in the newly-formed hollow point using both my .355- and .357-caliber dies. I have to pry the bullet off the HP tip of the ejectors, marring those shiny new bullets.

I tried putting some lube on the hollow-point tip of the ejectors, but that didn't help.

I tried adjusting the ejector tip up to the point where it isn't worth having a hollow point - didn't help.

I tried raising the die body to the point where it barely begins forming an ogive - didn't help.

In all cases, the bullet drops right out with a couple of light taps on the ejector -- but the bullet stays stuck on the ejector tip.

While I was fiddling with it, I noticed that the point of the stem was rather rough so I polished it -- that didn't help either.

I'm using pure lead and Corbin's swaging lube. I also tried RCBS case sizing lube. While I'm learning, I'm using Corbin's .35-caliber jackets. (Trying exotic jackets like spent ammo cases will come later -- after I get my current problem solved.)

What is the secret to not get the ejector HP tip stuck in the new bullet's hollow point?

[shaggist]

I had the same problem with the same die. First, I very carefully polished mine with 2000 grit W/D sandpaper until all the machining marks were gone. Watch that you don't polish the edges of the stem where the HP meets it. Then, every ten boolits or so, I put a little lanolin on the point. It still sticks a little, but I can get it off with my fingers. Other than that, I don't know what else to tell you. The bullet nevers falls off the point like they do when casting with a good mold.

[BT Sniper]

Get out your caliper and check the diameter of the HP punch from the shoulder to the point. Your going to have to use the thin side of the caliper to check for any slight defects. This stuck bullet problem will happen if the diameter is ever so close or slighlty smaller at the section where the hp meets the shoulder of the ejecting pin.

The shape of the HP is not critical so long as it is free from runout (out of round). If you really want to fix it take it apart from the ejecting pin and chuck it up in a drill press and carfully and lightly reshape the HP to give it more of a tapered shape with a touch of a file followed by sand paper of progressivly finer grit till it is a mirror finish.

Thats as much as I can offer without giving away all my secerets. As this is the stock CH components. I have certainly seen and experienced plenty of difficulties with their internial parts of their die. Ofcourse that is why I chose to better it with my own components and set up. I can always offer you upgraded internial parts should you ever need it.

Good shooting and Swage On!

BT

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

when I lube the cases and have lube on my fingers, I touch the top of the Lead core to put the tiniest bit o lube just for the hollowpoint pin. that solved my stuck bullet senario. polishing the pin is also a very good thought...BUT be very careful.
Jon