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I hate reloading so so so so so much sometimes.
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<blockquote data-quote="swampratt" data-source="post: 3561842" data-attributes="member: 15054"><p>Sucks when things like that happen.</p><p></p><p></p><p>One thing I check when setting up my dies is shoulder set back.</p><p>I use a Hardline Tube Nut placed on top of the fired case and on the first resized case.</p><p><a href="https://www.holley.com/products/plumbing_an_fittings_and_hose/hardline/tube_nuts/parts/00103ERL" target="_blank">https://www.holley.com/products/plumbing_an_fittings_and_hose/hardline/tube_nuts/parts/00103ERL</a></p><p>Look at the pictures and see one end has a very nice taper and with the correct nut you can get a measurement right at the Ogive of the neck taper</p><p></p><p>Now another thing all my dies have is a Black line drawn down it that lines up with a black line on the top of my press.</p><p>Sharpie.</p><p>This way I can watch to make sure nothing moves.</p><p></p><p>Resistance when pulling the sized case out of the sizing die will pull the neck Ogive longer.</p><p></p><p>If I lube some cases inside the neck with a Q tip and sizing die wax and others do not get lube the Ogive will measure different.</p><p>Not good when I am pushing the neck Ogive back only .001" from fired position.</p><p></p><p>If the cleaning method is different the Ogive will also be a little different.</p><p></p><p>Pin cleaned vs walnut tumbled.</p><p>One thing I do to keep Ogive consistent is brush the necks inside with a spinning nylon bore brush before sizing.</p><p></p><p>I also have my sizing stem polished like chrome to add less resistance when sizing and it keeps neck Ogive more consistent.</p><p></p><p>I chuck up the sizing stem in the drill press and polish with 2000 grit sandpaper with spit or water on it.</p><p>I then take a paper towel and add a machine glaze to it and polish that rough 2000 grit surface.</p><p>You get chrome and slick that way.</p><p></p><p>My dies inside the body get the machine glaze treatment and sizing cases and making them come out the same is a non issue now.</p><p>You must have the cases lubed exactly the same or all bets are off though.</p><p>I lube with my fingers and use a sizing die wax by Hornady or Imperial and a Q tip with some wax treats the inside of the neck just barely.</p><p></p><p>Removing all the lube after sizing requires more paper towels and Qtips.</p><p></p><p>Yea brass prep is on my hate to do list.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="swampratt, post: 3561842, member: 15054"] Sucks when things like that happen. One thing I check when setting up my dies is shoulder set back. I use a Hardline Tube Nut placed on top of the fired case and on the first resized case. [URL]https://www.holley.com/products/plumbing_an_fittings_and_hose/hardline/tube_nuts/parts/00103ERL[/URL] Look at the pictures and see one end has a very nice taper and with the correct nut you can get a measurement right at the Ogive of the neck taper Now another thing all my dies have is a Black line drawn down it that lines up with a black line on the top of my press. Sharpie. This way I can watch to make sure nothing moves. Resistance when pulling the sized case out of the sizing die will pull the neck Ogive longer. If I lube some cases inside the neck with a Q tip and sizing die wax and others do not get lube the Ogive will measure different. Not good when I am pushing the neck Ogive back only .001" from fired position. If the cleaning method is different the Ogive will also be a little different. Pin cleaned vs walnut tumbled. One thing I do to keep Ogive consistent is brush the necks inside with a spinning nylon bore brush before sizing. I also have my sizing stem polished like chrome to add less resistance when sizing and it keeps neck Ogive more consistent. I chuck up the sizing stem in the drill press and polish with 2000 grit sandpaper with spit or water on it. I then take a paper towel and add a machine glaze to it and polish that rough 2000 grit surface. You get chrome and slick that way. My dies inside the body get the machine glaze treatment and sizing cases and making them come out the same is a non issue now. You must have the cases lubed exactly the same or all bets are off though. I lube with my fingers and use a sizing die wax by Hornady or Imperial and a Q tip with some wax treats the inside of the neck just barely. Removing all the lube after sizing requires more paper towels and Qtips. Yea brass prep is on my hate to do list. [/QUOTE]
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