Lee .358 push thru size problem ?

[hc18flyer]

First time using the Lee size on my powder coated bullets. I found a relatively stiff spring to keep the bullet on the push rod. I think it was scoring about every 12th one? When I was careful to center the spring as it came up, the problem went away. I can shorten this spring, and look for a shorter, softer one? Any thoughts? hc18flyer

[Misery-Whip]

Mine Works fine without a spring...

[Mk42gunner]

Mine Works fine without a spring...

Mine too.

I do use mine in an upside down Lyman AccuPress, the convertible one, with a tube to guide the sized bullets into a coffee can on the floor.

I do not powder coat though.

Robert

[Recycled bullet]

Surely you do not jest?

I use the Lee breech lock 358 bullet sizer with punch tens of thousands of times upside down in a Lee hand press.

What is the purpose of the spring?

[Recycled bullet]

Check if the spring galled or gauged the sizer die.

[hc18flyer]

The spring holds the bullet on the push rod. I have the Lee C-press. Could turn the press upside down, just change the bracket. The spring doesn't go up inside the sizer, so it isn't damaged. The spring is damaging the bullets before entering the sizer die.
hc18flyer

[pworley1]

Mine work fine as designed. I just hold it with my fingers until it enters the die.

[stubshaft]

No problems with mine either.

[AntiqueSledMan]

Hello hc18flyer,

I would guess when the spring is compressing, it is bending against the bullet.
Personally, I'd trash the spring idea.

AntiqueSledMan.

[racepres]

Who in the world suggested such a thing???

[hc18flyer]

[https://youtube/4iHUDbC9hQk[/URL]
I have seen and read about this on other reloading forums. I have big meaty paws, hc18flyer

[hc18flyer]

Sorry, can't seem to get the link right, Tom

[racepres]

Don't need yer whole Paw... two fingers and Set the Boolit on the Flat surface top of Punch...it will slide into alignment...If yer Worried...Slow down a bit... Do Not just slam it around...

[Daver7]

I looked at the YouTube video and it looks to me like he's using a spring that is less stiff. personal I haven't had any problems using mine as is.

[hc18flyer]

If yer Worried...Slow down a bit... Do Not just slam it around...
PS- I ain't 'slammin' anything! TOM

[osage]

I wonder if a piece of heat shrink slid around the first coil would protect the base.

[sixshot]

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[cwlongshot]

I cannot begin to count o tell you, the quantity of bullets I have sized thru these sizers. I bet its more then most, I dont see the need of the spring.

If it works for you more power to ya! Why do you find it helpful? I follow it holds the bullet. But self admittedly it causes damage.

CW

[mdi]

The Lee push through dies are simply a steel tube machined to a specific inside diameter. A steel push rod of appropriate diameter is supplied with the die. It is a rare occasion that anyone has problems with using the die ( I have 7). I have a very old Pacific C press that I use for sizing but have used all my other presses including a Lee turret, no problems. The only thing I needed was to cut a nylon rod to about 2 1/2"-3" to push a bullet all the way through up into the red plastic "catcher". Simple machines don't come much simpler, so any problems are "user error". The spring to hold a bullet in place to guide it up into the die isn't a bad idea, especially if the user has Arthritis or neuropathy, etc., otherwise unnecessary...

[Soundguy]

Mine Works fine without a spring...

Same... Never used springs..just fingers..