Can anyone fill me in on what these 5 different threaded end “stems” are or what they go to?
I purchased a “lot” of reloading stuff from a fellow on fleabay (I wanted the dies). These “stems” were in with the lot. When they arrived in the box, a RCBS #2 shell holder was screwed on to the end of one of them. I don’t know if it “belonged” on it or if the threads matched and the guy screwed it on for some reason.
Off hand . . . these remind me of the push stems similar to the ones used on the Lee push through sizing dies – but threaded on the ends.. However, with the threaded ends, they would either have to screw in to the end of the ram or an adapter? The unthreaded ends are finish nicely and square to the shaft and appear to have been high quality when new. They show a little age but would be fully functional.
Dimensions of the 5 stems – taken with digital calipers - running top to bottom . . .
O.D. .297 O.A.L. 3.15
O.D. .348 O.A.L. 2.92
O.D. .393 O.A.L. 3.00
O.D. .445 O.A.L. 3.27
O.D. .497 O.A.L. 3.42
The O.D. of the threads measures approx.. .380 with my digital calipers so 3/8” fine threads????
I have no idea if these went with an old obsolete press or sizing die. And I have no idea if they were commercially made or something that someone made up in their own shop?
Any ideas? I’m hoping someone will recognize them. Thanks!