Great video! I actually purchased this after watching and just used it yesterday for the first time. I had 3 completed 45 rounds that were just shy of fitting in my case gauge and barrel. Ran them through the bulge buster and viola! Fit just fine after that. Thanks! 👍
First off, I'd like to compliment you on your videos. I appreciate the time you spend planning and editing. Way too many video authors do neither. I normally don't use range brass but a friend (who is not a reloader) gave me some 45 ACP brass he'd purchased at a garage sale. I didn't want to seem ungrateful so I processed it. I discarded a fair amount and what remained seemed decent. However, a number of the rims had received some rough treatment. The rim would not enter the case gauge but there was no interference forward of the rim. Initially, I chucked the problem cases in a drill and used a file to dress the rim. This worked but was very time consuming. I did not own a Bulge Buster Kit but I use Lee Factory Crimp Dies on every caliber I load. I fashioned a "push rod" and began pushing the offending cases through the Factory Crimp Die. It took some lube and a fair amount of force but it fixed the distorted rims. This was much faster than the drill and file method. My Bulge Buster Kit has been ordered. Note: Ironically, the rim doesn't enter the chamber so the slight distortion would probably not have caused a problem.
TATV Canada I think some extractor mechanisms are just rougher on the rims. If the edges of the claw are sharp, they’re going to cut into the brass and raise little mounds on the perimeter. Also, I don’t know how much underfoot grinding occurred before the brass was picked up.
The tool I would like for 45 AARP is a high speed sorter which will detect small pistol primer brass and set it all aside. It only takes missing one or two of those to make progressive reloading annoying. So far, my best trick is to shuffle them in a flat bottomed tupper ware. The heavy bases stands them up, and I can grab them 5 or so at a time and look at the bases as I toss them into my lubricating tub. A SPP contrasts with LPP fairly easily that way, but it is a step I hate to have to take.
You are using "digital electronic" calipers. Vernier calipers have a vernier scale for reading the measurement, similar to reading a micrometer caliper.
The Lee factory crimp die does not work for 9mm Glock . The 9mm Mackarev Lee for will work with the bulge buster kit for 9mm Glock rounds . There are videos explaining the process.
thefirefox819222 “ 9 mm Glock” you people have become so infatuated with Glock’s that you’re actually renaming the cartridge, just for the record.... you know, Old time sake: 9 mm Parabellum, 9x19 or just 9 mm👍
Just got mine for .40 S&W. Same results before and after. I think my brass was in good condition before also. I hear you can size loaded cartridges as well.
@@TATVCanada The 9mm is tapered so it is not going to work. The .40 works great, ran some yesterday. I use the 100 round shock bottle case gage before and after. The resizing works perfect.
The grapefruit 45 diet for brass casings! I have used it on 9mm range brass pickups that wouldn't chamber after loading. Ran the loaded rounds through the die and they cycled afterwards. Bought a carbide 10mm crimp die the other day to throw in with my Hornaday die set just in case I need it for my glock 20 and or my range pick ups. I use the parts from one of my lee cast bullet sizer kits instead of buying the buldge buster kit.
@@TATVCanada I loaded up my first batch of 10mm range brass today. Sized them with my Hornady die set first. Then ran the brass through a stripped down lee carbide crimp die. I can tell you a few pieces I had to pound on my press arm with ALOT of force to get some of the oversized bases though. Some were smaller in diameter than the lee crimp die amd slid right in. I had a huge brass variance in that last 1/8th of casing not sized by a FL sizing die.
I've used the FCD as a push-through sizing die; is the bulge-buster merely a punch and a collar to retain the catch reservoir? Not sure what the internal section of the sleeve gets you?
I haven't seen even glock brass in 45 ACP be noticably bulged. I have seen prominent bulges in .40 and even some 9mm though. Possibly the 9mm had been 9mm major handloads.
I'm missing something......What advantage is a single step die when you typically need to decapp the case? Doesn't a full length decamping die achieve this?
This device isn't really designed as a replacement for regular sizing dies. Basically it's a tool to be used 'as needed' to remove the bulge in brass that is below where a standard full length die can reach. Standard resizing dies can only get down as far as the shell plate will let them before bottoming out; with this tool, you can run the entire case through and get the last little bit as well.
If you convert old rifle brass, like 308, or 30-06 to 45 acp, the base of the case is much thicker and will not bulge, but Lee assumes you are reloading your brass many times and the bulge is cumulative after many shootings. So, just remove the parts from the crimp die like shown and just don't buy the Bulge Buster case guide and you can still bust the bulge!
I have serious problem on my Ruger 1911 my most bullets does not enter the barrel and causing jams I just order this item I am hoping to solve current problem
I am willing to bet that a factory crimp die and also seating your bullets a hair deeper will be what solves your problem, assuming you are talking about handloads. I have found that the LEE truncated cone profile 45 ACP bullets want to be seated just past the begining of the conical section in order to feed reliably. Once that is done, they shoot great and feed flawlessly. Plenty of other people have made the same observation.
way fat cast bullets can do this too, but usually 45 ACP is more forgiving about fat and sloppy cartridges than some other autopistol calibers. Inadequate belling and cast bullets can also cause a shaved lead ring which acts as a false case mouth....
I got one for my 40 when I first started (g23 40) and I used it numerous times with no difference little bulge or not "my gun" does not care even at ten reloads, its collecting dust
Hey, it's RogerRevo! I've been a fan of yours for quite some time, Sir. Thanks for stopping by. Regarding the background music, I've often thought the same thing myself (and to be honest I still haven't made up my mind). For some reason though when I'm editing my videos I just find they sound... I don't know, 'incomplete' without something in the background. I appreciate the feedback and will definitely keep it mind. Thanks for the comment and happy shooting.
Really? I worked in the States for a while, and I have a lot of friends from Ohio and Michigan, but no on's ever really mentioned it. Maybe they're being polite ha ha.
Great video! I actually purchased this after watching and just used it yesterday for the first time. I had 3 completed 45 rounds that were just shy of fitting in my case gauge and barrel. Ran them through the bulge buster and viola! Fit just fine after that. Thanks! 👍
Ah I'm glad to hear that. I've just started shooting 9mm so I'm going to be breaking it out again.
First off, I'd like to compliment you on your videos. I appreciate the time you spend planning and editing. Way too many video authors do neither.
I normally don't use range brass but a friend (who is not a reloader) gave me some 45 ACP brass he'd purchased at a garage sale. I didn't want to seem ungrateful so I processed it. I discarded a fair amount and what remained seemed decent. However, a number of the rims had received some rough treatment. The rim would not enter the case gauge but there was no interference forward of the rim. Initially, I chucked the problem cases in a drill and used a file to dress the rim. This worked but was very time consuming.
I did not own a Bulge Buster Kit but I use Lee Factory Crimp Dies on every caliber I load. I fashioned a "push rod" and began pushing the offending cases through the Factory Crimp Die. It took some lube and a fair amount of force but it fixed the distorted rims. This was much faster than the drill and file method. My Bulge Buster Kit has been ordered.
Note: Ironically, the rim doesn't enter the chamber so the slight distortion would probably not have caused a problem.
I wonder what happened to them in the first place? I've seen some pretty badly abused brass before, but that's just weird.
TATV Canada I think some extractor mechanisms are just rougher on the rims. If the edges of the claw are sharp, they’re going to cut into the brass and raise little mounds on the perimeter. Also, I don’t know how much underfoot grinding occurred before the brass was picked up.
The tool I would like for 45 AARP is a high speed sorter which will detect small pistol primer brass and set it all aside. It only takes missing one or two of those to make progressive reloading annoying. So far, my best trick is to shuffle them in a flat bottomed tupper ware. The heavy bases stands them up, and I can grab them 5 or so at a time and look at the bases as I toss them into my lubricating tub. A SPP contrasts with LPP fairly easily that way, but it is a step I hate to have to take.
Heck yes, I'd pay good money for one of those.
You are using "digital electronic" calipers. Vernier calipers have a vernier scale for reading the measurement, similar to reading a micrometer caliper.
The Lee factory crimp die does not work for 9mm Glock . The 9mm Mackarev Lee for will work with the bulge buster kit for 9mm Glock rounds . There are videos explaining the process.
thefirefox819222 “ 9 mm Glock” you people have become so infatuated with Glock’s that you’re actually renaming the cartridge, just for the record.... you know, Old time sake: 9 mm Parabellum, 9x19 or just 9 mm👍
Just got mine for .40 S&W. Same results before and after. I think my brass was in good condition before also. I hear you can size loaded cartridges as well.
Well at least it's not just me! I recently purchased a 9mm pistol, so I'm going to abuse some brass and see if it makes a difference.
@@TATVCanada The 9mm is tapered so it is not going to work. The .40 works great, ran some yesterday. I use the 100 round shock bottle case gage before and after. The resizing works perfect.
Thanks for the informative video. Very good job making and speaking in the video.
Thanks!
The grapefruit 45 diet for brass casings! I have used it on 9mm range brass pickups that wouldn't chamber after loading. Ran the loaded rounds through the die and they cycled afterwards. Bought a carbide 10mm crimp die the other day to throw in with my Hornaday die set just in case I need it for my glock 20 and or my range pick ups. I use the parts from one of my lee cast bullet sizer kits instead of buying the buldge buster kit.
Whatever gets the job done, Right?
@@TATVCanada I loaded up my first batch of 10mm range brass today. Sized them with my Hornady die set first. Then ran the brass through a stripped down lee carbide crimp die. I can tell you a few pieces I had to pound on my press arm with ALOT of force to get some of the oversized bases though. Some were smaller in diameter than the lee crimp die amd slid right in. I had a huge brass variance in that last 1/8th of casing not sized by a FL sizing die.
Lee's Bulge Buster works great the right tool for the right job, 45 ACP .
The Lee factory crimp die does not work. The 9mm Mackarev Lee for will work with the bulge buster kit. There are videos explaining the process.
This is the one Lee states you should use in their instructions, so it's the one I went with. I'll definitely take a look at the 9mm video though.
It works for its purpose, but it isn't a bulge buster without the insert.
I've used the FCD as a push-through sizing die; is the bulge-buster merely a punch and a collar to retain the catch reservoir? Not sure what the internal section of the sleeve gets you?
Basically what you've said; it's just sort of an adapter/kit.
I haven't seen even glock brass in 45 ACP be noticably bulged. I have seen prominent bulges in .40 and even some 9mm though. Possibly the 9mm had been 9mm major handloads.
I hear about it frequently but no one's ever handed me any said "Take a look for yourself".
I'm missing something......What advantage is a single step die when you typically need to decapp the case? Doesn't a full length decamping die achieve this?
This device isn't really designed as a replacement for regular sizing dies. Basically it's a tool to be used 'as needed' to remove the bulge in brass that is below where a standard full length die can reach. Standard resizing dies can only get down as far as the shell plate will let them before bottoming out; with this tool, you can run the entire case through and get the last little bit as well.
Wow....As a newbie I'm learning something everyday. I typically only randomly check for the bulge.....I guess I need to check them all.
What is with that noise in the background?
What noise, sorry?
If you convert old rifle brass, like 308, or 30-06 to 45 acp, the base of the case is much thicker and will not bulge, but Lee assumes you are reloading your brass many times and the bulge is cumulative after many shootings.
So, just remove the parts from the crimp die like shown and just don't buy the Bulge Buster case guide and you can still bust the bulge!
I have serious problem on my Ruger 1911 my most bullets does not enter the barrel and causing jams I just order this item I am hoping to solve current problem
How many times fired is your brass? Is it just factory ammo you've fired once, or have these casings been reloaded many times?
I am willing to bet that a factory crimp die and also seating your bullets a hair deeper will be what solves your problem, assuming you are talking about handloads. I have found that the LEE truncated cone profile 45 ACP bullets want to be seated just past the begining of the conical section in order to feed reliably. Once that is done, they shoot great and feed flawlessly. Plenty of other people have made the same observation.
As per GunFunZS; are you seeing the jams at the feed ramp or when the cartridge actually chambers (at the case)?
way fat cast bullets can do this too, but usually 45 ACP is more forgiving about fat and sloppy cartridges than some other autopistol calibers. Inadequate belling and cast bullets can also cause a shaved lead ring which acts as a false case mouth....
how does it work with a rimmed case? The paper indicated a 357 sleeve.
It doesn't work with rimmed cases.
For a more accurate measurement use a 1" micrometer instead of calipers.
Excellent video.
Yes indeed that's very true; but for me this was good enough. I imagine the manufacturer probably does use a micrometer or something similar though.
Case, not casing. A casing is used to stuff sausage. ie. The murder scene was surrounded by casings.
Once you stop you will have some cases that are not pushed through in your die. How did you get them out?
I just remove the sleeve from the die-body and the last one will usually fall out on it's own or can be pushed through with a pencil.
I keep a thin pencil size flexible tube and just push them through....!
Is this before or after sizing?
This test was after if I recall.
I got one for my 40 when I first started (g23 40) and I used it numerous times with no difference little bulge or not "my gun" does not care even at ten reloads, its collecting dust
The background noise is unnecessary and makes it more difficult to hear your voice.
Hey, it's RogerRevo! I've been a fan of yours for quite some time, Sir. Thanks for stopping by. Regarding the background music, I've often thought the same thing myself (and to be honest I still haven't made up my mind). For some reason though when I'm editing my videos I just find they sound... I don't know, 'incomplete' without something in the background. I appreciate the feedback and will definitely keep it mind. Thanks for the comment and happy shooting.
What is the noise. can not watch.
Good video. But damn you have a freakin Canook accent, how aboot that?
Really? I worked in the States for a while, and I have a lot of friends from Ohio and Michigan, but no on's ever really mentioned it. Maybe they're being polite ha ha.
@@TATVCanada they have it in Michigan too. Im from Oregon. Good video nonethless. Thanx.