Just my thoughts....
I would think with a brand-name die, clean and properly lubricated cases, one could use the same die for a lifetime. Others may have a differing opinion.
David
Hey all, per the title I'm looking for one. For those who have them is there a brand you can suggest?
I thought Shockbottle made them but they are not on there site. Thanks for the info.
SCD
I've done it both ways, the universal decapping die works well for this. Sometimes the range brass is so dirty I I take an old tumble type media separator and fill it with water, a little dawn let is soak while tumbling it by hand once in a while, rinse and let dry before processing. Like...
Bullet: Hornady .223 FMJ BT w/cannelure
Powder: Ramshot TAC
Data from Western's site.
Data From Hornady's Site:
I'm having trouble understanding why the drastic difference. Both show current data from the bullet and powder manufacturers respective site. Which should I go by? Advice...
***UPDATE***
As suggested, I removed the pin, eased the edges and polished it. Re-adjusted the depth so that it's just enough to pop the primer out. I only had time to run 50 rounds this morning but I had no issues with those 50. I'm going to say problem solved until it shows me otherwise...
I hope I can make this understandable. Long time issue with 9mm.
1 in 10-15 cases will not decap. Meaning the primer will not push completely free of the case and drop away. So it prevents shell plate from rotating on my LnL AP because the primer is only partially out and is binding the ram...
Ghost, I get it, very frustrating for sure. I can only tell you about my experience with this years ago and what fixed mine. I've loaded some 30k 9mm since with no issue.
1. I was flaring the cases too much (increased surface contact expander to case) so I adjusted the amount of "flare" just...
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