Lube Question on 45ACP
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With my cases clean and sized , the setup with the Lyman expander / step flare M die went very simple , the bullet sits on top nice an straight . Very happy with the die , so far I like it much better the the RCBS expander / flare die . No need to over flare just enough to set the bullet . Thanks Unclenick , will see how the seating goes with the new Hornady sleeved seating die . Expanding went smooth , no need for lube even with Federal brass , Federal I find is thicker , would get the bulge on Federal brass mostly. Remington is thinner would seat with less resistance all the time . If I just grabbed a case and seat I could always feel the difference in the Remington case. Thanks again everyone .
Chris
Chris
Yeah. I used to toss out R-P 45 Auto brass because of the thin necks. I could resize them with my Lyman carbide sizing die (bought in the early 80's) about three times before they got springy enough that the die could no longer size them enough to hold the bullet. Even after two reloads, it would hold onto the lubed cast bullets so weakly that I could push them any amount deeper that I wanted to with my thumb.
Later, when I moved to a Dillon Square Deal B for 45 Auto, its sizing die's tighter carbide sizing ring would size the R-P enough to function. But by then I had moved on to buying and carefully working my way through bulk brass in the brand of my choice, so I still gave them away if I found them at the range. So, bottom line, if you want to be sure the R-P functions well enough, you may want to look at the Dillon sizing die. I think it is smaller because their presses are progressive and you don't want accidental rejects in the progressive process. It works the brass harder, but until the brass starts to split, it is good to go.
Later, when I moved to a Dillon Square Deal B for 45 Auto, its sizing die's tighter carbide sizing ring would size the R-P enough to function. But by then I had moved on to buying and carefully working my way through bulk brass in the brand of my choice, so I still gave them away if I found them at the range. So, bottom line, if you want to be sure the R-P functions well enough, you may want to look at the Dillon sizing die. I think it is smaller because their presses are progressive and you don't want accidental rejects in the progressive process. It works the brass harder, but until the brass starts to split, it is good to go.
Unclenick I still have a box of 500 new R P brass I bought in the 80's l liked the Remington brass , sized and seated smoother , I find a light load that functios 100% and keep it there , never liked the hot loads . Easier all around , what brass do you favor in 45ACP ? Be Well .
Chris
Chris
I started using mostly Starline some time back. It lasts as long as old Winchester bulk brass did for me, and some of that handled up to 50 target level reloads, plus the Starline seems to have about half the weight variation of most other cases and was generally more consistent in every way. Remington would start splitting after fewer reloads for me because of the work-hardening problem.
Unclenick
What I have been doing with my 45auto brass mixed brands , have 400+ fired rounds , I'll load mixed one week , same brand the next week . When I have 50 reloadable cases left I'll clean them and start all over on my 5th cycle .after firing I'll pop the primers . Handgun is just for fun , benchrest 308 is accuracy , enjoyable but fun in a different way , powder charges , sizing and seating more precise . Got to love it or get out of the sport . I even love cleaning my firearms . Thanks for all your help full advise .
Chris
What I have been doing with my 45auto brass mixed brands , have 400+ fired rounds , I'll load mixed one week , same brand the next week . When I have 50 reloadable cases left I'll clean them and start all over on my 5th cycle .after firing I'll pop the primers . Handgun is just for fun , benchrest 308 is accuracy , enjoyable but fun in a different way , powder charges , sizing and seating more precise . Got to love it or get out of the sport . I even love cleaning my firearms . Thanks for all your help full advise .
Chris
Our range is pretty strict , only one centered target on the target board at a time . Not many ranges left on Long Island NY . Majority of the people here want all the ranges closed if they had there way . Have to travel one hour to the nearest range . Even though every day at the range is a good day .
Chtis
Chtis