Re: Setting up your seating die.
well, well, well...., good ole Chuck screwed up here:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This article assumes that you are using RCBS dies, but other die sets are generally similar. Essentially I am going to paraphrase the instruction sheet that comes with RCBS dies, with a tip or two based on my 40 years as a reloader thrown in. The RCBS instruction sheet covers everything you need to know, and RCBS deserves kudos for this. Thank you, RCBS!
First of all, it is important to understand what a set of reloading dies does. Here are the operations accomplished by any set of reloading dies:
decapping (remove the spent primer)
resize the case back to its original dimensions
<span style="color: #ff0000"><span style="font-weight: bold">expand the case mouth to accept a new bullet</span></span>
seat the new bullet in the case</div></div>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">my 40 years as a reloader</div></div>
looks like ole Chuck f#@ked up on this one.., damn rookie !!<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #3333FF"> in my 50+ years of reloading</span></span> i have NEVER expanded the case mouth to accept a new bullet, my RCBS dies size the case mouth smaller, as when the cartridge is fired the case expands, therefore the case mouth is "REDUCED" in sizing, with pistol/revolver brass a very slight "bell" is required for bullet insertion. i use a Lee "Factory Crimp" die in my Dillon 650 for the crimp
any questions ??