Single stage press help?

[HICKMAN]

I'll be getting a Lee Press (thanks Bob) and testing out this u-die.

I'm resizing for a Storm Lake Match barrel, not a standard Glock barrel.

What's a Dillon Shell Checker?

 

[Robert Richardson]

I'll be getting a Lee Press (thanks Bob) and testing out this u-die.

I'm resizing for a Storm Lake Match barrel, not a standard Glock barrel.

What's a Dillon Shell Checker?

You are welcome

 

[Cannondale]

Dillon handgun case gages allow you to check your handgun ammunition to ensure it will fit a minimum sized chamber. The web site is listed below. I use this as a final check on the shell for OAL and case diameter

Dillon Handgun Case Gages: Reloading Machine Accessories

 

[One Old Vet]

Similar Problem with .223

I have some .223 brass that won't fit the case gauge the same way as this Glock video shows.

I have a Lee FCD but don't recognize the other part this guy was using in the video. What is it?

 

[HICKMAN]

I have some .223 brass that won't fit the case gauge the same way as this Glock video shows.

I have a Lee FCD but don't recognize the other part this guy was using in the video. What is it?

OOV, how are you my friend?

Here is what I used for my .40 brass

Lee Precision, Inc. Reloading Tools and Equipment: Bulge Buster

not quite sure what you could use for the .223.

JT

 

[One Old Vet]

OOV, how are you my friend?

Here is what I used for my .40 brass

Lee Precision, Inc. Reloading Tools and Equipment: Bulge Buster

not quite sure what you could use for the .223.

JT

Doing fine.

Pretty much in retirement mode these days what with the economy and age discrimination.

Last October I finished up a contract at Atterbury helping to train troops in Urban Warfare and IED avoidance headed for Iraq, Afghanistan & Kosovo.

A 63 year old fat man out there with the kids --- what a hoot.

Stay in touch.

I've got a bunch of .223 that just lock up in the case gauge about a 1/4 inch before it gets to the rim. I hate to throw them away.

OOV

 

[rvb]

dillon's have good re-sell value, would it be cheaper to trade the sdb into a 550? Then you can use the U-die and only have one pass through the process. I'm all about getting the job done w/ as few steps as possible... through two presses doubles the effort, imo.

upgrading may not cost much more than buying a second single-stage press, but will save you LOTS of time/effort.

-rvb

 

[HICKMAN]

I'm already set up with a Lee single press and a bulge buster kit.

If anyone is needing a U-die for their 550/650, lemme know I'll make ya a deal ;-)

I also think my Storm Lake Barrel is just a little too tight, gonna send it back and have them open it up a bit.

 

[chipdog4]

I've got a bunch of .223 that just lock up in the case gauge about a 1/4 inch before it gets to the rim. I hate to throw them away.

OOV

1/4", then I would say there is probably a ridge around the mouth that isn't allowing the case to enter the gage. Try deburring a case and trying it.
You could also ignore the gage and try a case in your chamber.

 

[workinman]

+1 on the lee classic cast. bought one and never looked back!