Crusty Deary Ol'Coot
11-30-2017, 06:02 PM
OK, a problem here that I've not had to any negative extent with larger bullets but ---------------
When sizing my 30 cal 175gr bullets it seems many are off center when going through the sizer/luber.
Any solutions out there?
I've thought of possibly going to a push through style die and then lube in the sizer/luber with a bit larger die.
At the recommendation of my 465gr - 45/70 mold maker I use a .460 push through die and a .461 sizer/luber die.
THIS IS NOT due to an off center issue, but rather an issue of not disturbing the surface hardness of the bullets. Bruce recommended doing the push through sizing as soon as possible after casting then I can go back at a later date to lube and seat the gas checks if I didn't seat them in the first step.
Anyway, just wonder if this would be a possible solution.
These are gas checked bullets so I'd think that would help keep the bullet in line on the bottom and I think my top punch is an OK fit so ----------------------?
Any ideas would be welcome.
Crusty Deary Ol'Coot
When sizing my 30 cal 175gr bullets it seems many are off center when going through the sizer/luber.
Any solutions out there?
I've thought of possibly going to a push through style die and then lube in the sizer/luber with a bit larger die.
At the recommendation of my 465gr - 45/70 mold maker I use a .460 push through die and a .461 sizer/luber die.
THIS IS NOT due to an off center issue, but rather an issue of not disturbing the surface hardness of the bullets. Bruce recommended doing the push through sizing as soon as possible after casting then I can go back at a later date to lube and seat the gas checks if I didn't seat them in the first step.
Anyway, just wonder if this would be a possible solution.
These are gas checked bullets so I'd think that would help keep the bullet in line on the bottom and I think my top punch is an OK fit so ----------------------?
Any ideas would be welcome.
Crusty Deary Ol'Coot