I bough a .356 die because I wanted .356 bullets but I got .355 bullets from my .356 die. I sent the die to Lee for warranty work and now I get .3552 bullets. After some discussion with Lee I was told to fix the problem on my own because they considered the die to be good enough. I am a little bit happier knowing that other people have dies that do not size as advertised and a lot happier because i got this off my chest. Great wisdom and knowledge from so many years and so much experience make your videos very special. Thank you
Chuck up a wooden down with a slit down the middle, and some emery cloth or 1000grit wet/dry sandpaper and "hone out" the ID of your sizing die. This is cheaper and easier than acquiring a hand reamer for adjusting your sizing dies.
I bought a traditional sizer die from Lee, the size was good, at 10,000 bullets the size was bad, at 15,000 it doesn't size at all, I can pass the bullets by pressing with my finger, Very good steel with great hardness
I got on the introduction waiting list for the APP and got it when it was introduced (mine's the model that has all black parts) and to this day I have not used the tubes for bullets. I feed them the same as you do, but I do utilize the full function of the press for brass prep. I bought a conversion kit for my rockchucker and use the BL bullet sizers on that press now more often than the APP. I also installed the roller handle on the APP, but I still don't use it very often except for range brass I want to clean before feeding it to my progressive... I actually don't know if I'll keep it around much longer tbh since I can use the BL stuff on my RC and can deprime dirty brass on my turret. It's really just taking up space. With the cost of components now idk if any of us will be reloading and shooting often enough to justify anything other than single stage presses though!.
You're so right about the APP bullet feed. It's not kind to my 9mm TCHPs when it presses on the nose. I've thought of a way to make the collator work quickly and easily for bullet sizing, but I'd need someone to help work out the details and make the parts (3D printing would work) needed to make it happen. Sized plugs would probably help with bullet feed direction to some extent. One issue is with bullet tips getting caught in the slot in the slide rail and causing problems. I just use my old sizer with a catch tray mounted below. I highly recommend the priming system for the APP.
The only press I have is the LEE Hand Press. I don't have a place to put a true loading bench. I load 357 mag. for my Marlin. It's a nice compact setup that works well for me. I also have most of the equipment for molding and powder coating. My question is, is it practical to use a sizing kit on a hand press?
Try using a bench grinder stand or making one yourself out of 1/2" steel plate and 3" or 4" square steel tubing. They take very little floor space and can be anchored to the concrete or wood floor making them rock solid secure. I have built and welded up many of those types of stands. One is used at work for torque wrench calibration and testing in fact. They crank on that digital torque tester with big 1/2" and 3/4" torque wrenches testing in excess of 150 ft/lbs.
It should work great. Instead of having to balance the bullet on the post you'll be able to just drop the bullet into the sizer, size, and they'll drop right onto your lap or something. 👍
Loading tubes, it seems as if first, you load the tubes and then have to actuate the press to process all that is in the tubes, which takes longer than feeding the press by hand, dropping the bullets in, and operating the handle is one process. -Dave
.355 is what mine turns out. The obturation is incredible. The bullet gets rather long by the time it gets out of the barrel just judging by my barrel slugging. But it's right at about .356 at the widest parts so I'm happy enough with it. And it shoots straighter than I can🤷🏼♂️😂
I was tumble lubing for years using the 45/45/10 method using lee liquid alox. I have a ported barrel in a 45 shield and I was getting lead buildup around the port holes. It just scrapes off but it was building up. Now I've been powder coating my bullets instead of using the lube and I don't get any lead buildup around the port holes anymore. Hope that helps at all.
I bough a .356 die because I wanted .356 bullets but I got .355 bullets from my .356 die. I sent the die to Lee for warranty work and now I get .3552 bullets. After some discussion with Lee I was told to fix the problem on my own because they considered the die to be good enough. I am a little bit happier knowing that other people have dies that do not size as advertised and a lot happier because i got this off my chest.
Great wisdom and knowledge from so many years and so much experience make your videos very special. Thank you
Chuck up a wooden down with a slit down the middle, and some emery cloth or 1000grit wet/dry sandpaper and "hone out" the ID of your sizing die. This is cheaper and easier than acquiring a hand reamer for adjusting your sizing dies.
Yet another reason to pick one up. Thanks cookie!
I bought a traditional sizer die from Lee, the size was good, at 10,000 bullets the size was bad, at 15,000 it doesn't size at all, I can pass the bullets by pressing with my finger, Very good steel with great hardness
Thanks Mr. Cookie for your honest opinions !!
I got on the introduction waiting list for the APP and got it when it was introduced (mine's the model that has all black parts) and to this day I have not used the tubes for bullets. I feed them the same as you do, but I do utilize the full function of the press for brass prep. I bought a conversion kit for my rockchucker and use the BL bullet sizers on that press now more often than the APP. I also installed the roller handle on the APP, but I still don't use it very often except for range brass I want to clean before feeding it to my progressive... I actually don't know if I'll keep it around much longer tbh since I can use the BL stuff on my RC and can deprime dirty brass on my turret. It's really just taking up space. With the cost of components now idk if any of us will be reloading and shooting often enough to justify anything other than single stage presses though!.
Many Thanks
I am curious to know more of what you called the 3-Circles.
You're so right about the APP bullet feed. It's not kind to my 9mm TCHPs when it presses on the nose.
I've thought of a way to make the collator work quickly and easily for bullet sizing, but I'd need someone to help work out the details and make the parts (3D printing would work) needed to make it happen. Sized plugs would probably help with bullet feed direction to some extent.
One issue is with bullet tips getting caught in the slot in the slide rail and causing problems.
I just use my old sizer with a catch tray mounted below.
I highly recommend the priming system for the APP.
thank you
Since this an old video, I realize you may not see this post. Double Alpha automatic bullet feeder will work on your feeder tubes.
Are you going to review the Lee Six Pack for us?
Thanks for all you do.
Greetings FC. What is/are three circles passengers? R, Steve
I would guess that if you are seating gas checks you would also have to feed one at a time...? Thanks for sharing.
The only press I have is the LEE Hand Press. I don't have a place to put a true loading bench. I load 357 mag. for my Marlin. It's a nice compact setup that works well for me. I also have most of the equipment for molding and powder coating. My question is, is it practical to use a sizing kit on a hand press?
Try using a bench grinder stand or making one yourself out of 1/2" steel plate and 3" or 4" square steel tubing. They take very little floor space and can be anchored to the concrete or wood floor making them rock solid secure. I have built and welded up many of those types of stands. One is used at work for torque wrench calibration and testing in fact. They crank on that digital torque tester with big 1/2" and 3/4" torque wrenches testing in excess of 150 ft/lbs.
It should work great.
Instead of having to balance the bullet on the post you'll be able to just drop the bullet into the sizer, size, and they'll drop right onto your lap or something.
👍
.354 is undersized how does that work . I shoot lead bullets sized to .355 or.356 in all of my 9mil.s.
So I set mine up to push up and slide my tube into the sizing die. I size and load the tube at the same time. Try it out.
Loading tubes, it seems as if first, you load the tubes and then have to actuate the press to process all that is in the tubes, which takes longer than feeding the press by hand, dropping the bullets in, and operating the handle is one process. -Dave
.355 is what mine turns out. The obturation is incredible. The bullet gets rather long by the time it gets out of the barrel just judging by my barrel slugging. But it's right at about .356 at the widest parts so I'm happy enough with it. And it shoots straighter than I can🤷🏼♂️😂
Am I missing something here? You are shooting cast bullets that are half a thousandth smaller than a jacketed bullet?
I need to get that mold. I would like to see how it shoots in my AR-9. HAPPY SAFE SHOOTING 🇺🇸💪
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I posted a video of what I did to make sizing easier for me. UPSIDE DOWN SIZER. using a LEE PRESS.
Would Tumble lubricated bullets cause lead fouling of the barrel more so than powder coated bullets?
I was tumble lubing for years using the 45/45/10 method using lee liquid alox. I have a ported barrel in a 45 shield and I was getting lead buildup around the port holes. It just scrapes off but it was building up. Now I've been powder coating my bullets instead of using the lube and I don't get any lead buildup around the port holes anymore. Hope that helps at all.
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Good day can you please email me the load data sheet for mixing alloys to the correct bench no my name Uynes Gysman of South Africa
Does anybody know how I can send him a private message. I’m new to this.
You're up early
Install a 3D bullet auto bullet feeder with single tube … works great and is super fast… print it from thingeverse