Originally posted by gwtx
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problem FL resizing starline brass
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I do have a problem with "consistent " sizing of both Hornady and Starline brass. I am using the lee FL sizing die in RCBS JR2 press that I inherited. It is stout, and I like the cam-over so I know I have went all the way down with the lever. I have the die set to bump the shoulder back .004". My fired brass is 1.2175 at the shoulder measuring with the .350 bushing. I try to get it back to 1.213. Some/most do, but some vary anywhere from 1.210 to 1.215. Haven't figured out why as of yet. As long as it is on the short side, I go with it. My chamber seems to be on the minimum side of SAAMI specs, and a chambered but unfired round is a bit hard to eject by hand. The only ammo that will pass the "fall out" test is the Wolf steel. It is really small and fits very loose. The Hornady SST 123 gr or the Black won't fall out, but are not hard to eject by hand. I measured the chamber at
2.262, but I load to 2.250-2.255 range. I keep seeing the Redding type s sizing die being recommended. Is it worth the price?
Sorry to ramble, I don't see anything wrong with the Starline brass, and I bought my upper from Kelly Sanders at Sanders Armory. Really nice folks.When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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Originally posted by gwtx View PostI do have a problem with "consistent " sizing of both Hornady and Starline brass. I am using the lee FL sizing die in RCBS JR2 press that I inherited. It is stout, and I like the cam-over so I know I have went all the way down with the lever. I have the die set to bump the shoulder back .004". My fired brass is 1.2175 at the shoulder measuring with the .350 bushing. I try to get it back to 1.213. Some/most do, but some vary anywhere from 1.210 to 1.215. Haven't figured out why as of yet. As long as it is on the short side, I go with it. My chamber seems to be on the minimum side of SAAMI specs, and a chambered but unfired round is a bit hard to eject by hand. The only ammo that will pass the "fall out" test is the Wolf steel. It is really small and fits very loose. The Hornady SST 123 gr or the Black won't fall out, but are not hard to eject by hand. I measured the chamber at
2.262, but I load to 2.250-2.255 range. I keep seeing the Redding type s sizing die being recommended. Is it worth the price?
Sorry to ramble, I don't see anything wrong with the Starline brass, and I bought my upper from Kelly Sanders at Sanders Armory. Really nice folks.
I do you use the Redding bushing neck die/ body die combo for my bolt grendel brass.
I use the Redding micro seater for both my rifles seating needs.
Hope this helps.
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Originally posted by SCJim View Postif you are getting inconsistent sizing using a Lee FL die it is the rubber O ring on the dies lock ring causing inconsistent die tightening. Replace it with a Forster lock ring.When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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Originally posted by gwtx View PostFound Lyman lock rings on ebay for $5.99 shipped free at greentopsportinggoods.
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I only have one shell holder for the Grendel [#12] in the Lee line. I have another one on order to dedicate to the Lee press for seating and running the Lee FC die. I have the old RCBS dedicated for sizing the Grendel cases. The rifle shoots better than I can, not complaining about that. I'm just not accustomed to seeing the variances I see in my reloads, and/or the factory ammo for that matter. Thanks for the input.When a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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