Using a resizer/deprimer

gun_runner

Im just starting out guys so bear with me. Whats the best way to accurately set your resizing die so it doesnt go too far into the shell/case?? Mine is knocking the spent primers out ok but Im unsure about the depth. Also, do you apply the same technique to the bullet seating?



Case trimming is another source of confusion. Ive got the trimmer but Im unsure how to figure out the depth in this as well. In the instructions it shows some kind of guide rod. Does thes come off the resizer? And how if it does? Ive got reloading books but the instructions are not for stupid people.[:D]


Thanks a bunch,

Larry

sweaver

I'm not an old timer at this, just started out in December but I can help out a little bit. The resizing die I just followed the die instructions and it works fine. The case trimming is easy, just go to midwayusa.com and get the case length gauge and shell holder kit. They run 3 or 4 bucks. I'm assuming you have the Lee trimmer, if so the length gauge just screws into the trimmer and the shell holder screws into the other part. Simply put the deprimed shell into the shell holder, screw it tight, put the timmer assembly into the shell and turn clockwise. If the case needs trimming it will trim it out, if not then no brass will trim.

Does that help any?

shane

Throckmorton

for straight walled cases,like .38's,.45acp raise the press ram and lower the die until it just touches the shell holder of shell plate,then back it off just smidge so they don't touch in actual use.
bullet seating is trial and error...mostly error.[:I]
usually it's done along with crimping,on the same die.If this is the case for you;
run the seater stem all the way down,and adjust the die downwards onto the bullet until ya get the right depth,per caliper.then back the seater stem all the way up and turn the die body down until you're happy with the crimp it's doing.Lock the die down at this point,and lower the stem to just touch the bullet and lock it in place,but not too tightly at this point.Load another round and make final seating adjustments.
I have always preferred to seat and crimp in two seperate ops. Easier to adjust,and you dont get shaved lead or jacket in the die...the crimp is happening while the bullet is still moving.:(

Throckmorton SASS #23149

gun_runner

Thanks guys,

Larry