BTSniper 22 cal die videos

[BT Sniper]

Put a few simple videos together regarding use of my 22 cal dies. I realize these are just simple videos and very little to no editing but hopefully it will give you all a better idea of the use of these dies.

These new videos primarily deal with the set up of the core seat die and point form die of the 22 cal dies. Many of you will be receiving these two dies very soon and this will be valuable info to have. Please be sure to refer to the instruction manual I have provided you all with. This video is not intended to allow you to skip the importance of what is written in the instruction manual but to further aid you all in your success with these dies.

Here we go!

Core seating die set up part 1
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Core seating die set up simplified step 2
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Point form die initial set up in press
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Setting top stop bolt with "Control" bullet. This process is only needed should the day come you have to take your die apart (ie. stuck bullet). Hopefully that day never comes. You can also refer to the settings I noted on the piece of paper that shows the measurement settings of your die.
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[BT Sniper]

I'll reserve post # 2 here for future videos. Also please let me know if anyone is having problems viewing the videos.

Click on picture to view video.

Thanks

BT

[Utah Shooter]

So in the pointing process you are not allowing it to cam over?

[nhrifle]

Good information, and the videos are well done. Thanks for posting them!

[BT Sniper]

So in the pointing process you are not allowing it to cam over?

False.... In the pointing process I prefer it to cam over. Not all presses will came over, most have built in mechanical stops to prevent the press from caming over. Either way, mechanical stops or cam over, you will still get good bullets. IMOP cam over type operations seems more logical for consistent results when swaging bullets.

BT

[plus1hdcp]

Good videos BT, they will serve as a handy reference.

[Utah Shooter]

False.... In the pointing process I prefer it to cam over. Not all presses will came over, most have built in mechanical stops to prevent the press from caming over. Either way, mechanical stops or cam over, you will still get good bullets. IMOP cam over type operations seems more logical for consistent results when swaging bullets.

BT
Well I am asking because I did not notice it cam over when you used the pre-formed projectiles to set up the pointing die.

[Lizard333]

So with the "control" bullet, is 55 grains the only bullet size you can make? Can you do other weights by adjusting the entire die body up or down for different weight bullets?

[BT Sniper]

The control bullet is simply an aid as well as a point of reference. It is machined to match the size of the bullet made from a 22lr jacketed bullet at 55.5ish grains (or less with a open tip/hollow point). Simple adjustments can be made from there for larger or smaller bullets of any size you wish. The die will accommodate any bullet you wish to make up to over 100 grains.

You all will see just how easy it is. The control bullet simply sets you up for the 55 grain bullets. You will have no trouble from there simply backing the die out of the press the necessary amount for the given weight of heavier bullets you wish to make. For example..... say you want to change from 55 grains to 69 grain bullets. Well at first you will have to go by feel to find the right setting that gives you perfect 69 grain bullet but once you find that setting you can make a note...... maybe it is the control bullet setting minus 1 turn of the die up in the press.

It really isn't that difficult making different weight bullets. You will develop a feel for the amount of pressure needed, for heavier bullets you simply back the die out till you get the same feel..... hard to explain, easy to experience after you have made as little as maybe 100 bullets.

Sorry..... got a little long winded there Lizard333..... simple answer to your question is Yes!

As for the cam over.... yes you are correct, I was using a stock Lee Classic Cast press that have the mechanical stops that do not allow it to cam over.

BT

[fredj338]

bump just because

[jdam169]

I tried to watch the videos and it did not work. Maybe because I was using my iPhone. Anyway could they be uploaded into YouTube? I know I could watch them then.