Handle sticking..
Quote from Reloader on July 24, 2014, 9:50 pmLoading 45ACP new Starline brass; handle sticks severely on the up-stroke. I am sure it is the powder/bell die but I cannot pinpoint where it is catching.
The rounds load out fine and meet all of the measurements. What is happening?
Thanks,
Ox
Loading 45ACP new Starline brass; handle sticks severely on the up-stroke. I am sure it is the powder/bell die but I cannot pinpoint where it is catching.
The rounds load out fine and meet all of the measurements. What is happening?
Thanks,
Ox
Quote from Reloader on July 24, 2014, 10:53 pmNew or wet tumbled brass will stick to powder funnel. Best bet is to something like Hornaday One Shot Dry Lube on your new and or wet tumbled brass. Media cleaned bras won't stick to funnel.
New or wet tumbled brass will stick to powder funnel. Best bet is to something like Hornaday One Shot Dry Lube on your new and or wet tumbled brass. Media cleaned bras won't stick to funnel.
Quote from Reloader on September 5, 2014, 11:53 am+1 to previous comments
You can also dust the mouth of the expander with fine graphite powder or red jeweler's rouge to provide a bit of lubrication. Be aware, however, that both of those are abrasive - a very light dusting will not hurt anything, and won't wear down your expander or case mouths, but don't overdo it.
If you tumble your brass dry, I suggest mixing a couple of teaspoons of red rouge with a bottle of drug store isopropyl alcohol and then spraying onto walnut media. Wait for the alcohol to evaporate and then tumble as usual. This will give your cases a bright polish after tumbling and also provide some lube when mouth expanding.
Bill
+1 to previous comments
You can also dust the mouth of the expander with fine graphite powder or red jeweler's rouge to provide a bit of lubrication. Be aware, however, that both of those are abrasive - a very light dusting will not hurt anything, and won't wear down your expander or case mouths, but don't overdo it.
If you tumble your brass dry, I suggest mixing a couple of teaspoons of red rouge with a bottle of drug store isopropyl alcohol and then spraying onto walnut media. Wait for the alcohol to evaporate and then tumble as usual. This will give your cases a bright polish after tumbling and also provide some lube when mouth expanding.
Bill