About to Load Rifle for First Time
Quote from Reloader on December 21, 2011, 2:38 amI'm about to start loading 30-06 on an S1050.
I have a tool head that I am dedicating to case prep. I'm thinking the setup will be
- Universal decap die in the sizing station
- Set up swage to remove military crimp in brass
- primer station empty
- powder station empty
- Rapid Trim set up to size/trim ( in powder check station)
- seat station empty
- crimp station empty
The reloading tool head will be set up
- Dillon 30-06 size die backed off to only clean primer pocket and run expander ball
- Swage?
- Prime
- Powder
- Powder check
- Seat
- Remove bell at case mouth (if any)
My questions
1. Do I have the stations correct for case prep?
2. On the load head will I have issues with the expander ball. Will necks need to be lubed in order to not mess with the case sizing?
3. On the loading head what happens at the swage station? Do I need to take the backing rod from the case prep head to prevent having the swage rod push through the primer pocket?
4. My machine is currently set up for .45 ACP. I understand I should be all set with the priming system and the shell plate changing to 30-06. I think I have to change the insert for the casefeeder tube. Will I also need to change the slide that sets the case into the shell plate?
I'll be watching my DVD again before doing this and have been searching videos on the web of changeovers. Any advice learned through experience would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time?
I'm about to start loading 30-06 on an S1050.
I have a tool head that I am dedicating to case prep. I'm thinking the setup will be
- Universal decap die in the sizing station
- Set up swage to remove military crimp in brass
- primer station empty
- powder station empty
- Rapid Trim set up to size/trim ( in powder check station)
- seat station empty
- crimp station empty
The reloading tool head will be set up
- Dillon 30-06 size die backed off to only clean primer pocket and run expander ball
- Swage?
- Prime
- Powder
- Powder check
- Seat
- Remove bell at case mouth (if any)
My questions
1. Do I have the stations correct for case prep?
2. On the load head will I have issues with the expander ball. Will necks need to be lubed in order to not mess with the case sizing?
3. On the loading head what happens at the swage station? Do I need to take the backing rod from the case prep head to prevent having the swage rod push through the primer pocket?
4. My machine is currently set up for .45 ACP. I understand I should be all set with the priming system and the shell plate changing to 30-06. I think I have to change the insert for the casefeeder tube. Will I also need to change the slide that sets the case into the shell plate?
I'll be watching my DVD again before doing this and have been searching videos on the web of changeovers. Any advice learned through experience would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time?
Quote from Reloader on December 21, 2011, 4:00 pm1) your setup is correct.
2) The Dillon die uses a carbide expander ball, so no lube is needed.
3) I recommend detaching the swage rod, to ensure the swager does not push the case up through the shellplate.
4) the casefeed plunger is still the medium, same as for 45ACP.
1) your setup is correct.
2) The Dillon die uses a carbide expander ball, so no lube is needed.
3) I recommend detaching the swage rod, to ensure the swager does not push the case up through the shellplate.
4) the casefeed plunger is still the medium, same as for 45ACP.
Quote from Reloader on December 21, 2011, 8:10 pmThank you for the confirmation of my plans.
Regards the swage rod issue would it be wrong to buy another backer rod to install on the load head and just let the swager ride the pocket a second time? Does this wear the primer pocket? I'm just thinking why change my swage setup once it is set.
Kind of crazy asking the guy that sells the part if I should buy one but I also let foxes watch my hens.
I need a new powder check so if there is no issue with wear to my primer pockets provide a part number for the 30-06 backer rod and expect an order.
Thank you for the confirmation of my plans.
Regards the swage rod issue would it be wrong to buy another backer rod to install on the load head and just let the swager ride the pocket a second time? Does this wear the primer pocket? I'm just thinking why change my swage setup once it is set.
Kind of crazy asking the guy that sells the part if I should buy one but I also let foxes watch my hens.
I need a new powder check so if there is no issue with wear to my primer pockets provide a part number for the 30-06 backer rod and expect an order.
Quote from Reloader on December 22, 2011, 3:26 pmYou could install a second swage backup die in the loading toolhead, so you wouldn't need to remove the swage rod. This won't cause extra wear to the primer pocket.
You could install a second swage backup die in the loading toolhead, so you wouldn't need to remove the swage rod. This won't cause extra wear to the primer pocket.