| Author |
|
Buffalogun
Senior Member
Joined: April 27 2005
Location: Florida
Posts: 3400
Online Status: Offline
|
| Posted: April 29 2017 at 7:20am | IP Logged
|
|
|
cpg,
A couple of questions:
When you size your cases are you running the cases completely up into the sizing die until the shellholder touches the bottom of the die?
What case lube are you using?
Mike 
__________________
"Please Mr. Custer.......I don't want to go" Larry Verne
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
cpg
Senior Member
Joined: June 15 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 310
Online Status: Offline
|
| Posted: April 29 2017 at 4:13pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Yes, die is set and shell holder touches slightly before full stroke.
I've been using the Lee paste lube but bought a can of Hornady one
shot spray that I haven't tried yet.
__________________
Violence can be a frightfully persuasive argument, but the last word should be yours.
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
fire4200
Member
Joined: March 04 2017
Posts: 46
Online Status: Offline
|
| Posted: April 29 2017 at 4:19pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
i like using the hornady wax there is 2 kinds a red and
a clear but its easy to use too much when im doing a lot
of 556 i will put a dry case in to clean out the die of
excess wax
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
taurusshooter59
Member
Joined: December 29 2012
Location: Illinois
Posts: 41
Online Status: Offline
|
| Posted: May 05 2017 at 8:57pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
I use the Lee case sizing lube in the white tube. I
decap and clean. Then lube and dry overnight before full
length sizing. Using this process I have never had any
problems. The size, neck and all, is on spec and the
press runs very smoothly.
__________________
Welcome to Tennessee the patron state of shootin' stuff. Bob Lee Swagert
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Ham Gunner
Senior Member
Joined: August 12 2007
Location: Ozark, Missouri
Posts: 5425
Online Status: Offline
|
| Posted: May 05 2017 at 9:54pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
cpg wrote:
I've been using the Lee paste lube but bought a can of Hornady one
shot spray that I haven't tried yet. |
|
|
Be certain to shake the Hornady One Shot really well each time you use it in order to prevent a stuck case. I have used it and it works great, but it must be agitated each and every time before you spray your brass or you end up with spray that looks wet, but lacks enough lubricant to prevent cases from sticking.
I know of several handloaders that have gotten stuck cases using One Shot. All because of failure to mix the lubricant before spraying.
__________________
73 de n0ubx Rick - NRA BENEFACTOR LIFE MEMBER/VFW LIFE MEMBER - A government big enough to GIVE you
everything you want, is strong enough to TAKE everything you have. - Thomas Jefferson
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
cpg
Senior Member
Joined: June 15 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 310
Online Status: Offline
|
| Posted: May 07 2017 at 10:26am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Ham Gunner wrote:
cpg wrote:
I've been using the Lee paste lube but bought a can of Hornady one
shot spray that I haven't tried yet. |
|
|
Be certain to shake the Hornady One Shot really well each time you use it in order to prevent a stuck case. I have used it and it works great, but it must be agitated each and every time before you spray your brass or you end up with spray that looks wet, but lacks enough lubricant to prevent cases from sticking.
I know of several handloaders that have gotten stuck cases using One Shot. All because of failure to mix the lubricant before spraying. |
|
|
Good advise! Thanks for passing on, I would have never known.
Chris
Edited by cpg on May 07 2017 at 10:27am
__________________
Violence can be a frightfully persuasive argument, but the last word should be yours.
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
cpg
Senior Member
Joined: June 15 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 310
Online Status: Offline
|
| Posted: June 25 2017 at 9:08am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Finally got out to the range this morning. A crushed hand kept me from doing much these past few weeks, still have no feeling in my trigger finger. 
Anyway, shot the loose neck cartridges (single shot, nothing went in the tube mag) and was surprised to find accuracy was not terrible. Fist (ish) sized groups at 25 yards, but landing to the right of aim. I think I'll drift the front sight a little and see if I can put them center mass next time. Sure is fun shooting these lite loads!
Going to keep these cases separate and see if I can find out why there was little tension when I loaded them. Hopefully it was user error.
With apologies to the fine photographers around here 
  [/IMG]
 [/IMG]
 [/IMG]
__________________
Violence can be a frightfully persuasive argument, but the last word should be yours.
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
M700
Senior Member
Joined: June 12 2004
Location: Washington
Posts: 6309
Online Status: Offline
|
| Posted: June 25 2017 at 2:32pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Sad about your hand & finger!
Looks like you're shooting well, just need to move one of the sights a bit. You prefer moving the front for windage?
Guy
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
cpg
Senior Member
Joined: June 15 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 310
Online Status: Offline
|
| Posted: June 26 2017 at 4:43am | IP Logged
|
|
|
M700 wrote:
You prefer moving the front for windage?
|
|
|
I'm guessing your asking for a reason? I'm ignorant about these sights, just assumed the front would be easier to move a little. Better way? I'm all ears!!
__________________
Violence can be a frightfully persuasive argument, but the last word should be yours.
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Buffalogun
Senior Member
Joined: April 27 2005
Location: Florida
Posts: 3400
Online Status: Offline
|
| Posted: June 26 2017 at 5:32am | IP Logged
|
|
|
cpg,
Most folks drift the rear sight in the direction the POI needs to go.
Mike
Edited by Buffalogun on June 26 2017 at 5:36am
__________________
"Please Mr. Custer.......I don't want to go" Larry Verne
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Ham Gunner
Senior Member
Joined: August 12 2007
Location: Ozark, Missouri
Posts: 5425
Online Status: Offline
|
| Posted: June 26 2017 at 12:21pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
I certainly prefer to have my front sight centered in the dove tail. It really would not matter, but it just looks better and is likely easier to center the sights with the eye if the front sight is centered along with the barrel for quick pointing/sighting. I think the eye can more quickly adjust to a slightly off centered rear sight.
I have a Remington US Model of the 1917 Enfield and those rifles did not have windage adjustable rear sights. Apparently my rifle did not get the barrel fitted on with the dove tail centered at top bore. It requires the front sight being drifted to the left way too far. It looks a bit goofy.
It seems to have proper headspace, but I suppose I could have the barrel removed and the centering corrected and the headspace reamed back to spec. Likely would not hurt a thing to have a slightly freshened up throat in the process.
It shoots just fine, but it certainly does look a bit odd with the front blade drifted so much closer to the left dog ear of the front sight protector.
Edited by Ham Gunner on June 26 2017 at 12:25pm
__________________
73 de n0ubx Rick - NRA BENEFACTOR LIFE MEMBER/VFW LIFE MEMBER - A government big enough to GIVE you
everything you want, is strong enough to TAKE everything you have. - Thomas Jefferson
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
M700
Senior Member
Joined: June 12 2004
Location: Washington
Posts: 6309
Online Status: Offline
|
| Posted: June 27 2017 at 6:56am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Buffalogun wrote:
cpg,
Most folks drift the rear sight in the direction the POI needs to go.
Mike |
|
|
Yup. That's the usual method, and why I asked.
Regards, Guy
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
mikld
Senior Member
Joined: January 30 2016
Location: Oregon
Posts: 108
Online Status: Offline
|
| Posted: June 27 2017 at 9:15am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Problem pretty much covered, but just a couple thoughts. I keep
a jug of my "soak" on my bench (mineral spirits, kroil and ATF or
Marvel's Mystery Oil) and drop my dies in and allow to soak.
Overnight soaking or when I remember to take them out, and a
quick drain and wipe down keeps the crud from building up.
When I start a reloading session, I check all critical dimensions
regardless if the dies are previously "adjusted correctly". And
lastly, I'd use a larger diameter bullet, .310" works well in my 30-
30...
I would prolly pull those loose loads and recheck the sizing
die...
__________________
My Anchor holds
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
cpg
Senior Member
Joined: June 15 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 310
Online Status: Offline
|
| Posted: June 27 2017 at 12:39pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Thanks all!
__________________
Violence can be a frightfully persuasive argument, but the last word should be yours.
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Buffalogun
Senior Member
Joined: April 27 2005
Location: Florida
Posts: 3400
Online Status: Offline
|
| Posted: June 27 2017 at 1:03pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
cpg,
We wouldn't lead you in the wrong direction.
Please keep us informed on the loose neck fit that you are working to solve. I think most of us are a bit baffled at what you are experiencing.
Mike
__________________
"Please Mr. Custer.......I don't want to go" Larry Verne
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
cpg
Senior Member
Joined: June 15 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 310
Online Status: Offline
|
| Posted: June 27 2017 at 4:22pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Glad I mentioned it and you all picked up on my possible mistake.
Once I get past some bus time around here, I'm going to take those
cases and try loading them again and pay more attention. Good thing I
have quick change bushings on my dies.
__________________
Violence can be a frightfully persuasive argument, but the last word should be yours.
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Active Topics 
Memberlist 
Search 
Help
Register 
Login 
Handloads.Com Forum : Long Guns
Topic: Neck tension question
