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Sizing lead bullets using the Lee sizing dies.
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<blockquote data-quote="Old Fart" data-source="post: 2352781" data-attributes="member: 4899"><p>I was out this past weekend casting some 457 bullets for the 45-70. As I started resizing them I thought I'd take a few pictures along the way and share it here for anyone interested.</p><p></p><p>I have a Lyman resizer but I've found I like the Lee method better. Just my opinion.</p><p></p><p>Start off with you lead cast bullets and toss them in a plastic tub with some Alox lube.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s479.photobucket.com/user/OldFart_57/media/Reload/DF916A97-8A6C-4D4A-8966-E3A253C02E2A_zpsjtd3tbs2.jpg.html" target="_blank"><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></a></p><p></p><p></p><p>I usually thin my Alox with a little Mineral Spirits to encourage even coating. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://s479.photobucket.com/user/OldFart_57/media/Reload/E412A256-8960-4459-AE0F-908F8F6A58E3_zpsuq03lv7e.jpg.html" target="_blank"><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Put the lid back on and shake it around until the bullets are fairly covered.</p><p></p><p>I'll try and get a picture of the bullets in the tub after coating soon.</p><p></p><p>Then set them on a piece of wax paper and let dry.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s479.photobucket.com/user/OldFart_57/media/Reload/4EBE6ABE-9EE4-4E23-9E35-DAF2DFC48026_zpswecvaijz.jpg.html" target="_blank"><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></a></p><p></p><p>After they have dried pull them up and run them through the resizing die.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s479.photobucket.com/user/OldFart_57/media/Reload/3BB7CD67-45D5-40B9-8DB8-9B40792774C4_zpse36j4xce.jpg.html" target="_blank"><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></a></p><p></p><p>Here's a picture of them popping out the top.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s479.photobucket.com/user/OldFart_57/media/Reload/961DB5CA-CF13-4F54-94AD-57ECE6D3CFA3_zpsmzfusjs2.jpg.html" target="_blank"><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></a></p><p></p><p>When done resizing or when the container gets full just re-lube like above and put them back on the wax paper and let them dry.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s479.photobucket.com/user/OldFart_57/media/Reload/4EBE6ABE-9EE4-4E23-9E35-DAF2DFC48026_zpswecvaijz.jpg.html" target="_blank"><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></a></p><p></p><p>I usually let them dry overnight, although I have been able to load them quicker given the correct weather conditions for quick drying.</p><p></p><p>Here's a little creation I made to help push the last few bullets out of the resizing die.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s479.photobucket.com/user/OldFart_57/media/Reload/A828EFEB-AA38-4081-AAD8-8B7EAE043607_zpsoayd1n8z.jpg.html" target="_blank"><strong>[Broken External Image]</strong></a></p><p></p><p>I just set it on top the push shaft and slide it thru to push out the last couple.</p><p></p><p>If it seems simple it is because it is. Lee has made a fortune off not over complicating stuff. <img src="/images/smilies/bowdown.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":bowdown:" title="Bowdown :bowdown:" data-shortname=":bowdown:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Old Fart, post: 2352781, member: 4899"] I was out this past weekend casting some 457 bullets for the 45-70. As I started resizing them I thought I'd take a few pictures along the way and share it here for anyone interested. I have a Lyman resizer but I've found I like the Lee method better. Just my opinion. Start off with you lead cast bullets and toss them in a plastic tub with some Alox lube. [URL=http://s479.photobucket.com/user/OldFart_57/media/Reload/DF916A97-8A6C-4D4A-8966-E3A253C02E2A_zpsjtd3tbs2.jpg.html][b][Broken External Image][/b][/URL] I usually thin my Alox with a little Mineral Spirits to encourage even coating. [URL=http://s479.photobucket.com/user/OldFart_57/media/Reload/E412A256-8960-4459-AE0F-908F8F6A58E3_zpsuq03lv7e.jpg.html][b][Broken External Image][/b][/URL] Put the lid back on and shake it around until the bullets are fairly covered. I'll try and get a picture of the bullets in the tub after coating soon. Then set them on a piece of wax paper and let dry. [URL=http://s479.photobucket.com/user/OldFart_57/media/Reload/4EBE6ABE-9EE4-4E23-9E35-DAF2DFC48026_zpswecvaijz.jpg.html][b][Broken External Image][/b][/URL] After they have dried pull them up and run them through the resizing die. [URL=http://s479.photobucket.com/user/OldFart_57/media/Reload/3BB7CD67-45D5-40B9-8DB8-9B40792774C4_zpse36j4xce.jpg.html][b][Broken External Image][/b][/URL] Here's a picture of them popping out the top. [URL=http://s479.photobucket.com/user/OldFart_57/media/Reload/961DB5CA-CF13-4F54-94AD-57ECE6D3CFA3_zpsmzfusjs2.jpg.html][b][Broken External Image][/b][/URL] When done resizing or when the container gets full just re-lube like above and put them back on the wax paper and let them dry. [URL=http://s479.photobucket.com/user/OldFart_57/media/Reload/4EBE6ABE-9EE4-4E23-9E35-DAF2DFC48026_zpswecvaijz.jpg.html][b][Broken External Image][/b][/URL] I usually let them dry overnight, although I have been able to load them quicker given the correct weather conditions for quick drying. Here's a little creation I made to help push the last few bullets out of the resizing die. [URL=http://s479.photobucket.com/user/OldFart_57/media/Reload/A828EFEB-AA38-4081-AAD8-8B7EAE043607_zpsoayd1n8z.jpg.html][b][Broken External Image][/b][/URL] I just set it on top the push shaft and slide it thru to push out the last couple. If it seems simple it is because it is. Lee has made a fortune off not over complicating stuff. :bowdown: [/QUOTE]
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