What did you do in the reloading room recently?

[Mudflap621]

So I’m looking at a set of Redding full length dies and it has a seating die that will crimp. Is there a way to set seating die up so that it will not produce a crimp. Im reloading for a bolt gun and would rather not crimp.

 

[NavelOfficer]

now if you could only find federal HST in components...

Act quickly! 12 units (500 count) HST 147g in stock! (You received the source in your PM...)
FWIW, I've found these 147g bullets tend to bulge some cases when seated to 1.150" or less. My Lee crimp die tends to smooth them out okay.
Your results may vary.

Their 380 100g RN TMJ work well in 9x19mm, too. These are also back in stock $75 per 1000 (w/25% discount).

 

[NavelOfficer]

So I’m looking at a set of Redding full length dies and it has a seating die that will crimp. Is there a way to set seating die up so that it will not produce a crimp. Im reloading for a bolt gun and would rather not crimp.

Simply adjust your seater die a bit higher or place a shim under the currently-adjusted seater die. Readjust top punch to seat bullet to desired COL.

IOW, adjust your seater die by placing an empty (ie. no bullet) case into the shell holder and raise your ram to the stop. Screw your die down. You want to adjust the seater/crimp die to the point where there is no contact on the case. Tighten lock nut and you are now adjusted to eliminate the crimp process.

 

[Mudflap621]

Thanks Navel that’s what I was assuming but wanted to make sure before pulling the trigger on the dies.

 

[greencobra]

what did i do in the reloading room? i've been in self isolation since mid january. every day i look in, say to myself todays the day i'll clean it, tidy up and reorganize. everyday i say nope, tomorrow. still no closer than that first day.

 

[NavelOfficer]

"greencobra", I hear you. I just work with the mess. I just run out of components for the most part.

 

[mark2215]

Thanks Navel that’s what I was assuming but wanted to make sure before pulling the trigger on the dies.

Another option, what i tend to do is turn the seating insert as far into the die as it goes. Now adjust the die to seat to your desired length. You'll seat the bullet long before you get to the crimping section of the die. I do this because I run a separate crimping stage if needed.

 

[greencobra]

"greencobra", I hear you. I just work with the mess. I just run out of components for the most part.

me, I don't know if I run out or just lose them in the rubble.

 

[Mudflap621]

Another option, what i tend to do is turn the seating insert as far into the die as it goes. Now adjust the die to seat to your desired length. You'll seat the bullet long before you get to the crimping section of the die. I do this because I run a separate crimping stage if needed.

thanks mark along the lines of what I was thinking as well.From my research seems like most recommend no need for seating bolt action rounds until you get into bigger magnum rounds So I’d like to start mywork up without crimping.

 

[gerrycaruso]

Thank you to whoever left all the bullets at the 25 yard range at Harvard. My son took the .45 and .50 muzzle loading bullets and I took the rest. I loaded the 311291 and 311413 in .30/06 ahead of 16.5 grains of 2400. I'll shoot them tomorrow and save the jacketed hollow points for the 6.5x55.

 

[Queen Bee]

Wait what.... your lucky

 

[Mudflap621]

 

[NavelOfficer]

147 grainers are gone, sold out. 100g RN TMJ are still available.

 

[mac1911]

So I’m looking at a set of Redding full length dies and it has a seating die that will crimp. Is there a way to set seating die up so that it will not produce a crimp. Im reloading for a bolt gun and would rather not crimp.

Yes , follow the instructions

 

[mac1911]

what did i do in the reloading room? i've been in self isolation since mid january. every day i look in, say to myself todays the day i'll clean it, tidy up and reorganize. everyday i say nope, tomorrow. still no closer than that first day.

i did that and now I can find shit!

 

[Len-2A Training]

Can anyone ID the following primer loading tubes?

In cleaning out my workbench where I used to do my reloading, I found these 3 new primer pickup & loading tubes in a plastic bag. No idea what press they were supposed to be for. I've only owned 4 presses over the years and 2 were sold years ago. Could these be for a Dillonpress?

 

[xtry51]

The aluminum one looks like my dillon one for my square deal. I've never seen clear ones.

 

[meh]

Got my components for 9mm. Loaded up some test loads for N340 with the 125gr JHPs. Shot them today, and ended up bracketing the velocity of 124gr factory Speer TMJ with 4.8 grains and 5.0 grains, but with better spread and standard deviation with the N340 and the 125gr JHPs. Decided to settle on 4.8 grains. Loaded up a few hundred, though it will be some time before I run out of factory loads. Turns out that N340 does run better in my powder drop than N110. It still hangs up a little bit, but the sticks seem much softer and easier to cut with N340.

 

[84ta406]

Can anyone ID the following primer loading tubes?

In cleaning out my workbench where I used to do my reloading, I found these 3 new primer pickup & loading tubes in a plastic bag. No idea what press they were supposed to be for. I've only owned 4 presses over the years and 2 were sold years ago. Could these be for a Dillonpress?

 

[Len-2A Training]

The aluminum one looks like my dillon one for my square deal. I've never seen clear ones.

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Thanks guys, I knew that I could count on someone here ID'g them. They were purchased for the Dillon RL450B that I bought a very long time ago, never used and sold it here on NES probably 10 years ago.

 

[gerrycaruso]

I shot the cast bullets out of the 03 this morning. The 311413 shot into 6" at 100 yards which is lousy but the 311291 shot into 1 1/4" at 100 yards. Both were very pleasant to shoot.

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

I shot the cast bullets out of the 03 this morning. The 311413 shot into 6" at 100 yards which is lousy but the 311291 shot into 1 1/4" at 100 yards. Both were very pleasant to shoot.

Hmmm. Interesting. It seems like whenever I hear about 30 cal cast bullets the spire points always tend to be less accurate than the round nose.
I wonder why. Maybe it’s a result of the lower speeds?
What type of speeds were you running with these? Gas check?

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

https://www.northeastshooters.com/xen/threads/karma-lyman-452460-4-cavity-mould.388051/

Karma for a bullet mould here. Get it before it’s gone

 

[mac1911]

Not IN the reloading room but for the reloading.
I cashed in a bunch of scrap metal ,prices where low but I had everything out and sorted and going that way.
Cashed in for almost 60% less than same time last year. Still got $120 then off to lgs to spend it

 

[Woodstock]

LenS - The aluminum tube looks like the one that goes inside the black iron primer tube on a Dillon press. The fins lock into the primer assembly.

 

[gerrycaruso]

All bullets were gas checked and velocity was low. I'm guessing about 1500 fps. Maybe the long pointed nose of the 311413 which doesn't touch the bore, makes it less stable than the 311291.

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

All bullets were gas checked and velocity was low. I'm guessing about 1500 fps. Maybe the long pointed nose of the 311413 which doesn't touch the bore, makes it less stable than the 311291.

Makes sense. Bore rider vs. spire point

 

[Queen Bee]

Anyone cast 8mm .323 rounds?

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

Anyone cast 8mm .323 rounds?

No but you you should do it. I’m about to start up a poll for the next cast bullet seminar date. If you like to shoot and you already reload this will change your life. Especially with stuff like 8mm. Imagine your bullets being free or so close to free it’s not even part of the equation anymore. It’s awesome.
If I were you I would set up with a lee 20# pot, a 2 cavity lee mould, some hi-tek, a toaster oven and a lee push through sizing die.
Inexpensive set up and it will cover all your needs.

@BillNed must. He’s a surplus rifle junkie and a rifle casting junkie.

 

[Broc]

The seminar is great. I will definitely go again this year.

I have maybe half a bucket of scrap lead to donate.