Dies for making GC`s

[Rayc384]

As I stated earlier, I do not have access to a lathe or machinist, but I do have an idea, that I would like to bounce around. Say for a .30 caliber check, and doing the making by hand. Has anyone considered using Lee sizing dies for a base for cutting the disks and forming the check?

Say a .410 die for cutting the disk and a .309 or .310 die with a inserted rod to form a base and say a .270-.280 punch.

Just pondering in my mad inventor mode.

[edsmith]

search this thread, I did a post on using lee sizers to make checks.

[edsmith]

you can make a disk punch with a drill and a hack saw.

[WILCO]

but I do have an idea, that I would like to bounce around. Say for a .30 caliber check, and doing the making by hand. Has anyone considered using Lee sizing dies for a base for cutting the disks and forming the check?

Hey Ray,

I’m using a 13/32 drill rod which punches a .4062 diameter disk. I’ve also found that a 9/32 drill rod pushing this disk through a .309 forming die with .016 aluminum creates a very well fitting GC for the series of LEE .30 cal. Boolits.
Here's my set up: http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=83357
Also, do a forum search for tshrcav8r and his "Low Budget $6 check maker".

[Rayc384]

I have been searching high and low for the Lee Dies used in sizing, but so far they are escaping me.

[LeadBrain]

I have been searching high and low for the Lee Dies used in sizing, but so far they are escaping me.

Check Midway, Grafs, Lee's web site, Factory sales. I believe they all sell them.

[Rayc384]

I was not clear, I meant the entry about using the Lee dies for making gas checks.

[edsmith]

type in lee in the search this forum, use lower case letters, go to page 6,go down 8 entrys, look for press mounted lee sizer check maker,by edsmith date 5/17/2010