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    1. k2ace

      Lee seating die issue

      I got a replacement die. The new die is much better and I'm happy with the results. I will probably still go with RCBS for future dies, I like the locking nuts better then the nut with a o-ring on the lee dies.
    2. k2ace

      Lee seating die issue

      Even as the dies are they are still within ranges I found checking a factory box of Remington. I have never checked factory ammo before, I would have thought it would be more consistent. What I found was: 1 @ 1.122 1 @ 1.123 1 @ 1.124 13 @ 1.125 14 @ 1.126 4 @ 1.127 7 @ 1.128 8 @ 1.130 1 @ 1.131
    3. k2ace

      Lee seating die issue

      I got a chance today to look at the same set of dies. Mine are definitely jacked up. The threads on the set I looked at are fairly clean. The internal threads on mine have burrs all over them and the have pretty much destroyed the o-ring just from the few times I have used them an taken them...
    4. k2ace

      Lee seating die issue

      This is a four die set, the seating die doesn't crimp. The directions that came within say back out three turns. The directions you describe are similar what I do with RCBS three die sets where there seating and crimp are the same die.
    5. k2ace

      Lee seating die issue

      There is an o-ring on the adjuster. The internal threads and on the adjuster just seem to be cut poorly. I'm using a rock chucker press. My process for setup is thread the die into the press until it touches the shell holder, then back it out three full turns. I use the adjuster knob to get...
    6. k2ace

      Lee seating die issue

      I decided to pickup dies for 40 S&W. I found a good deal on a four die lee set. First lee dies I have ever owned/used, all my other dies are RCBS. Overall there not to bad except the seating die. The seating depth adjustment screw seems to have really loose tolerance and rocks and moves when I...
    7. k2ace

      Good training from a low quality gun.

      Ah, never thought that.
    8. k2ace

      Good training from a low quality gun.

      I get plenty of practice with my carry guns. Just didnt get to practice recovery from the stuff that can go wrong like feed/eject failures since my carry guns don't fail.
    9. k2ace

      Good training from a low quality gun.

      I have only ever bought quality guns until about a year ago when I picked up a couple cheap guns I really didn't need, just helping a friend that needed some quick cash. I started taking them to the range with me a have since learned they seem to be really good training guns. The constantly jam...
    10. k2ace

      1911 Shopping

      If you pulled the slide back far enough it would. You can pull the slide about a inch before it would catch the next round.
    11. k2ace

      1911 Shopping

      This video shows this in action with some other trivial benefits. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-Bj-xpCLzY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
    12. k2ace

      1911 Shopping

      In my opinion its just another 1911 purist argument. The only real arguable advantage I could see is its safer to drop the slide on a round in the camber with an external. Doing so with an internal could cause damage much faster. Some failed to implement external extractors well, kimbers early...
    13. k2ace

      1911 Shopping

      +1 for the Sig. I have a the nitron rail and have put over 9,000 rounds through it with no issues.
    14. k2ace

      Alternative Uses for Reloading Equipt...

      I had a need to add grommets in the corners of a tarp. A ball bering and a rockchucker press works pretty good.
    15. k2ace

      Lead Bullets in a 1911?

      I have no complaints with lead other then the extra smoke. I have heard its lube and/or lead vapor. I use mostly reloads in my 1911's, both plated(rainier or berrys)and cast lead(missouri bullet). I don't shoot much lead indoor because of the smoke. I also get better grouping with lead.
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