tmc-okc
05-10-2019, 12:38 AM
I am casting COWW sweetened to 2% tin. Not sure if I will powder coat or cake lube. I want to purchase the NOE push thru sizing setup but not sure what size dies to order.. I removed the cylinder from my stainless steel Ruger Security Six 357 Mag. with a 2 ¾ inch barrel and slugged each cylinder. The smallest cylinder measures 0.3575” and the largest cylinder measures 0.3585. I have not slugged the barrel based upon the posts I have read I understand that is not necessary. What size die should I order ??
2nd question - I also want to slug a S&W 29-2 44 Mag. With a 4 inch barrel and a S&W 24-3 44 Spl. With a 3 inch barrel But I have been advised not to remove the cartridge ejector rod and extractor star on these models of S & W pistols. What is the safest way to slug these cylinders without damage to the extractor when I attempt to push an oversize slug from the rear of the cylinders past the extractors? All my slugs were cast from stick on wheel weights. I appreciate all the great advise I have been able to glean from the extremely intelligent and knowledgeable casters on this is forum. Thanks in advance for your advise.
2nd question - I also want to slug a S&W 29-2 44 Mag. With a 4 inch barrel and a S&W 24-3 44 Spl. With a 3 inch barrel But I have been advised not to remove the cartridge ejector rod and extractor star on these models of S & W pistols. What is the safest way to slug these cylinders without damage to the extractor when I attempt to push an oversize slug from the rear of the cylinders past the extractors? All my slugs were cast from stick on wheel weights. I appreciate all the great advise I have been able to glean from the extremely intelligent and knowledgeable casters on this is forum. Thanks in advance for your advise.