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Post by yellowriver on Mar 25, 2017 16:56:44 GMT -5
Using a friends sizing die he got from Hankins Rifles. When I use it in my older RCBS press I can't put bullet in die with out removing the push rod. In full stroke I have .325'' of push rod sticking out the top. So when I get my own die can I shorten the push rod or different press or Swinglock brand? Thanks
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Post by kskaggs on Mar 25, 2017 17:53:24 GMT -5
Never heard of anyone having that problem I have a hornady press though!! If I shortened it I would have it done by a machine shop or someone that can cut it perfectly you don't want that bullet entering that die crooked!!
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Post by kskaggs on Mar 25, 2017 17:54:02 GMT -5
Never heard of anyone having that problem I have a hornady press though!! If I shortened it I would have it done by a machine shop or someone that can cut it perfectly you don't want that bullet entering that die crooked!!
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Post by Kyle on Mar 25, 2017 18:04:41 GMT -5
Back the sizing die out of the press some. This is common practice with longer bullets.
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Post by Richard on Mar 25, 2017 19:06:51 GMT -5
It works perfectly in my RCBS Rock Chucker Press. Just listen to Kyle!
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Post by yellowriver on Mar 25, 2017 22:17:05 GMT -5
Tried that and it works ok but still very tight getting bullet in in order to push bullet threw. My press is a older RCBS JR3 I think. When I get my own die I think I will shorten push rod. I have buddy that can face the push rod.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2017 22:50:44 GMT -5
I would invest in a stronger/larger press like the RCBS Rock Chucker. It is likely much beefier and has a longer stroke than yours. Some bullets are harder to size than others and a weak/small press can fail under that strain.
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Post by mike on Mar 26, 2017 0:38:58 GMT -5
I experienced the same problem with my 1965 era RCBS press, didn't have enough distance between ram face and sizing die. Ended up buying a new RCBS Rockchucker press, plenty of distance now so I don't have to back out the die for each bullet sized.
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Post by buckstuds on Mar 26, 2017 6:57:36 GMT -5
Same thing with me. One of the companys make a 1/4 inch spacer that Threads on die first and then screw in press. That will cure it. Cost about ten bucks.
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Post by hillbill on Mar 26, 2017 11:47:12 GMT -5
there are lock rings for dies that would work well for this application as well.
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Post by Hank on Mar 28, 2017 17:19:08 GMT -5
Just let me know when you order your die that you need a 3/8" shorter push rod and I'll face it off for you before I ship it. Solves your problem,, free of charge.
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Post by yellowriver on Mar 29, 2017 20:29:38 GMT -5
Thanks all. Went to Cat and got two 7/8" flat washers. Cat washers are pretty true so they fit nice and flat. That way if I ever upgrade press I will be good to go. How do the Barnes 290gr TMZ go threw the die? Solid copper work or not?
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