Originally Posted By: UncleDocCat...I'm listening. Using new LC brass sounds good to me. What's the best way to make it?
Cut the cases so they are a tiny bit long, maybe 0.10".
Take the expander out of the FL die... lube the case (completely) with a good lube - the wax stuff, or RCBS-II water soluble - Don't use a spray lube.
Adjust the FL die so it hits the shell holder, and then back it OFF 1/8 of a turn, and lock it with the ring - so the case shoulder is a little high.
Then run a case through it, and trim it to the book max 1.400"
Now, try to chamber it - it should not chamber. Now, bring the FL down in small amounts (1/40th of a turn), and size the case and try it - after a few tried, it should chamber with some resistance.
Lock the die and size all the rest and then trim them all to 1.400"
Put primers, powder stuff, and bullets in them and shoot them.
It is fun
After they are shot, check the case length and trim 1.400" if necessary.
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