Quick question,
For 7.62x39, will using a .311 expander be ok with .310 bullets? I do plan to crimp the bullets to make sure they don't get set back.
Explanation,
I bought the lee Pace setter die as it was inexpensive and I don't plan to load a lot of 7.62x39. As I understand it, it comes with 2 expanders, a .308 and a .311. The bullets I have are .310, 123g Hornady SST marked specifically for 7.62x39. My thought was that, with a .310 bullet and a .311 expander, it should have enough neck tension to hold the bullet, and using a firm crimp it should be adequate to run in my AK.
Side Notes,
I did not plan to load for 7.62x39. I looked into it a fair bit when I got my AK but it was far to expensive IMHO compared to buying steel cased ammo. However I wanted some good hunting/defensive ammo and It has been unobtainable for me due to price or availability since I got the gun. Well, I walked into the shop yesterday and they had the Hornady 123g SST for $18.99 per 100 and I ended up buying 500 along with some powder, brass, and dies, already have primers. I don't know that I plan on loading anything beyond these 500. But only time will tell.
For 7.62x39, will using a .311 expander be ok with .310 bullets? I do plan to crimp the bullets to make sure they don't get set back.
Explanation,
I bought the lee Pace setter die as it was inexpensive and I don't plan to load a lot of 7.62x39. As I understand it, it comes with 2 expanders, a .308 and a .311. The bullets I have are .310, 123g Hornady SST marked specifically for 7.62x39. My thought was that, with a .310 bullet and a .311 expander, it should have enough neck tension to hold the bullet, and using a firm crimp it should be adequate to run in my AK.
Side Notes,
I did not plan to load for 7.62x39. I looked into it a fair bit when I got my AK but it was far to expensive IMHO compared to buying steel cased ammo. However I wanted some good hunting/defensive ammo and It has been unobtainable for me due to price or availability since I got the gun. Well, I walked into the shop yesterday and they had the Hornady 123g SST for $18.99 per 100 and I ended up buying 500 along with some powder, brass, and dies, already have primers. I don't know that I plan on loading anything beyond these 500. But only time will tell.