New dies (Read 12773 times)

rklapp

New dies
« on: October 07, 2017, 09:49:52 PM »
Amazon said it wasn't arriving until Monday. Winning!!!
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2ahavvaii

Re: New dies
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2017, 12:58:42 AM »
Rifle dies?

rklapp

Re: New dies
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2017, 10:33:38 AM »
Yes, I know what I'm doing today.
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Inspector

Re: New dies
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2017, 02:58:33 PM »
Yes, I know what I'm doing today.
Try not to do it drunk or stoned this time, okay?  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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rklapp

Re: New dies
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2017, 03:48:49 PM »
What if I'm hung over?   8)

Here's the included instructions.
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tim808

Re: New dies
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2017, 03:59:24 PM »
What caliber?

Inspector

Re: New dies
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2017, 04:05:11 PM »
What if I'm hung over?   8)

Here's the included instructions.
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Instructions seem the same as all RCBS dies. Is there a difference?
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rklapp

Re: New dies
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2017, 12:51:01 AM »
Yes, these are specific to the AR series dies. I'm still confused about the seating procedures and can't find a decent video for that specific die related to the back of the instructions.

It still appears that the vent hole is covered by the locking ring.
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Heavies

Re: New dies
« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2017, 04:34:38 AM »
Yes, these are specific to the AR series dies. I'm still confused about the seating procedures and can't find a decent video for that specific die related to the back of the instructions.

It still appears that the vent hole is covered by the locking ring.
don't over lube.   never use oneshot

Inspector

Re: New dies
« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2017, 05:14:21 AM »
Yes, these are specific to the AR series dies. I'm still confused about the seating procedures and can't find a decent video for that specific die related to the back of the instructions.

It still appears that the vent hole is covered by the locking ring.
Okay, I read the entire set of instructions. They seem pretty straight forward. I will send you a PM.
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2ahavvaii

Re: New dies
« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2017, 08:25:42 AM »
Yes, I know what I'm doing today.

was weird, I couldnt' expand the picture earlier to see the label, now I can.  But normally the 2 die sets are rifle, so I asked.  lol

  good ruck, and have fun!

2ahavvaii

Re: New dies
« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2017, 08:31:49 AM »
Yes, these are specific to the AR series dies. I'm still confused about the seating procedures and can't find a decent video for that specific die related to the back of the instructions.

It still appears that the vent hole is covered by the locking ring.

seating is normally pretty straight forward.  I dont know about your particular dies, so dyodd.

Put the bullet head into the top of the case, then into your press, which should have the seater die in it already.   
back the screw in part of the seater die way out. 
Run the press so the bullet is all the way up (but not touching the seater in the die).   If you're hitting resistance from the seater, you need to back it out more.
Screw the seater down until it touches the top of the bullet.
Lower the bullet in the press.
Gradually screw the seater downwards in the die until you reach the right total bullet length (refer to your manual for the correct oal).  You can keep testing the bullet for corerct seating by running the ram every time you adjust the die.
Once you reach the right length, you're good to go!  And by not messing with the seater, you shouldn't have to deal with readjusting the die for future reloads on the assumption you stick with the same bullet heads.  Using different type of bullet heads may mean you'll have to readjust the die.

2ahavvaii

Re: New dies
« Reply #12 on: October 09, 2017, 09:04:07 AM »
i'm not familiar with reloading 223, but for that decapping die, my recommendation would be to back that pin way up so its sticking maybe 1/4"  out of the die.  It's too far down right now.   If you run the case through the press, and it's not taking out the primer, you should adjust your die downwards in the press until it does. 

again dyodd, im not responsible for stuck cases or broken dies. lol

rklapp

Re: New dies
« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2017, 09:15:05 AM »
don't over lube.   never use oneshot
Yeah, that's the main reason why I wanted to switch to RCBS for the .223. I was tired of dented necks and the RCBS is easier to clean than the Lee.

The kit comes with a seating/crimp die. Instead of a knob on top, it has a nut to adjust the crimp when seating the bullet. Something new.
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2ahavvaii

Re: New dies
« Reply #14 on: October 09, 2017, 09:54:24 AM »
You dont want to just rely on neck tension?

for those seating/crimp dies, i think you normally seat to correct depth on the bullet.  then back the seating screw out, adjust die to get proper crimp on the bullet.  Then screw the seating screw back down to the bullet.  Lock everything in position, now with a single crank, it should seat and crimp.  So it's an extra step to get the die in position for the crimp.

Alternatively, you could seat the bullet first, then back the seating screw all the way out, adjust the die for crimp, and crimp in a separate step.

rklapp

Re: New dies
« Reply #15 on: October 09, 2017, 12:15:44 PM »
Easy peasy...  ;D
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mrgaf

Re: New dies
« Reply #16 on: October 09, 2017, 05:46:22 PM »
don't over lube.   never use oneshot

Hmmmmm one shot? Been using one shot for over 25 years and never had any problems. What problems did you encounter!  :shaka:
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rklapp

Re: New dies
« Reply #17 on: October 09, 2017, 07:09:53 PM »
The risk is getting lube on the neck and shoulder instead of the bottom third of the case. I think it still tends to creep up the die over time no matter what you use so periodic cleaning is needed.
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mrgaf

Re: New dies
« Reply #18 on: October 09, 2017, 08:16:59 PM »
The risk is getting lube on the neck and shoulder instead of the bottom third of the case. I think it still tends to creep up the die over time no matter what you use so periodic cleaning is needed.

Hmmmm interesting.....
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Bushido

Re: New dies
« Reply #19 on: October 11, 2017, 09:03:20 PM »
The risk is getting lube on the neck and shoulder instead of the bottom third of the case. I think it still tends to creep up the die over time no matter what you use so periodic cleaning is needed.

I use a very small amount of RCBS lube on a pad for my plinking stuff. I process thousands like this with no dents using Lee FL die.

I use imperial on my precision stuff using Redding Body Die. A little lube goes a long way.