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Author: | Wpierce [ Fri Sep 08, 2017 11:01 am ] |
Post subject: | Lee Projectile Resizing Die |
I recently got into reloading and picked up some demil/pulled Sierra 220gr Match Kings from American Reloading. They were $59.99 shipped for a 250 count bag (253 actual count). My plan is to use them for my H&R 300 blk handi rifle w/tirant 45. I loaded up 30 rounds for a ladder test and found out through some reading that pulled projectiles should be resized prior to use, so I purchased the Lee 308 bullet resizer from Amazon for $20. The die kit was extremely simple and easy to use. Setup just requires screwing into the press, or LNL bushing; no specific distance or thread turns is needed. I first tossed the projectiles into a zip lock bag and then sprayed them with my homemade case lube (99% isopropyl alcohol/lanolin). Roll them around in the bag to get a good even coat. Next put them on the shaft and press down with even force. They pile into the red container. After the container is full, dump them on a rag and towel off the lube (some people use a vibratory tumbler for this but I wet tumble so wouldn't work for me). Checking the diameter, .308 inches with every randomly selected sample. This die is good to go, and I recommend it for any pulled bullets. I plan to load up 30 more matching rounds for my ladder test and see if there is any real difference in accuracy. |
Author: | thefuryoffire [ Fri Sep 08, 2017 3:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Lee Projectile Resizing Die |
That's super cool! I would definitely do that when I get into .308. |
Author: | Wpierce [ Fri Sep 08, 2017 6:29 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Lee Projectile Resizing Die |
thefuryoffire wrote: That's super cool! I would definitely do that when I get into .308. While I don't have any group sizes for you yet, I'm sure it's worth it if you plan on shooting pulled bullets. Bonus: loaded up (and a better camera...) |
Author: | MadPick [ Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:10 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Lee Projectile Resizing Die |
Very interesting. Did you measure any before you sized them? I'm wondering if sizing made a difference for these particular bullets. |
Author: | Wpierce [ Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Lee Projectile Resizing Die |
MadPick wrote: Very interesting. Did you measure any before you sized them? I'm wondering if sizing made a difference for these particular bullets. Unfortunately I did not, $20 for peace of mind was enough to sway me. I will say that about 5 required significant (almost alarming) force to run through the resizer, maybe 20 required moderate force, and the rest ran easily. I just checked on the loaded bullets (made prior to getting the resizing die), as a portion of them protrude and the largest I saw was .3085, most are at .3080 |
Author: | MadPick [ Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:24 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Lee Projectile Resizing Die |
Interesting. I've loaded a lot of pulled bullets, especially 175-grain SMK and 55-grain .223 bullets, and I've never even considered resizing them. Hmmm. |
Author: | Wpierce [ Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:31 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Lee Projectile Resizing Die |
MadPick wrote: Interesting. I've loaded a lot of pulled bullets, especially 175-grain SMK and 55-grain .223 bullets, and I've never even considered resizing them. Hmmm. I have the 30 loaded, unsized ones; I'll match those loads with some resized and let you know if there's any group size differences. |
Author: | Wpierce [ Mon Sep 25, 2017 3:12 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Lee Projectile Resizing Die |
Finally made it to the range. This was from 50 yards. Best 5 shot groups from the un-sized, and re-sized 220 smks. 300 blk, A1680 10.9gr [EDIT = both were ran suppressed w/tirant 45, even though the labeling looks different...] Unsized group = 1.3950 in Resized group = 0.8945 in Looks like an improvement! |
Author: | MadPick [ Mon Sep 25, 2017 6:24 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Lee Projectile Resizing Die |
SCIENCE!! Thanks for the test results, that's interesting. |
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