Hole in Die?
Quote from Reloader on January 21, 2013, 8:22 pmI just got a shiny new 1050 that came with 308 steel dies (I forgot to request carbide). After some issues I had getting started I stripped down the sizing die and found what looks to be a dimple in the die body in the shoulder area. Is this normal or something I should send back? I have yet to see any signs of this on the brass but would like to avoid any future issues.
Thanks.
I just got a shiny new 1050 that came with 308 steel dies (I forgot to request carbide). After some issues I had getting started I stripped down the sizing die and found what looks to be a dimple in the die body in the shoulder area. Is this normal or something I should send back? I have yet to see any signs of this on the brass but would like to avoid any future issues.
Thanks.
Quote from Reloader on January 23, 2013, 4:48 pmThis is both normal and essential. THis hole is a bleed hole so excess case lube on the shoulder has a place to go.
This is both normal and essential. THis hole is a bleed hole so excess case lube on the shoulder has a place to go.