Do you need to size cast bullets?
So we need to measure the diameter of the bullets we cast and compare it to a jacketed bullet. Also, too large a diameter in our cast bullet will bulge the casing when seating. Different sizing dies can produce a different diameter bullet. Some casters even go as far as to using a process called “slugging”.
Do you lube bullets before sizing?
Bullets can be sized after they have been lubed. However, for best results, we recommend bullets be re-lubed after sizing to be sure the sized portion is coated with Lee Liquid Alox.
Can you size powder coated bullets?
But sizing can help accuracy by making a bullet uniform. Well powdered coated bullets and about 1000 s 2 mm in diameter to the cast bullet.
How does a bullet sizing die work?
Upon firing, pressure created by rapidly expanding powder gas causes the brass case to swell out against the chamber walls. The sizing die provides a means of returning the case to dimensions that will allow the reloaded cartridge to chamber easily the next time it is used.
Do I have to lube cast bullets?
Cast bullets require lubrication to prevent leading. Bullet lube serves not only to lubricate the passage of the bullet down the bore but also to seal the propellant gases behind the base. One of the most important properties of this lubricant is that it must be able to flow to be most effective.
What is the best lube for cast bullets?
Pan Lubing Cast Bullets Presented by Larry Potterfield – YouTube
Do you have to powder coat cast bullets?
How to powder coat cast bullets the easy way DIY tutorial – YouTube
What does a full length resizing die do?
Full length sizing dies reduce the neck and body dimensions of a fired case to allow free and easy chambering. In most instances, full length sizing will reduce the case dimensions enough to allow it to be used interchangeably in several different rifles chambered for the same cartridge.
Is neck sizing necessary?
there are no advantages to neck sizing. Neck sizing used to be popular among target and varmint shooters because it reduced chamber clearance and that extends case life by not over-working the brass. Many shooters also figured that the tighter their loads fit the chamber – the more accurate they’ll shoot.
What is the groove for on cast bullets?
Since the bullets no longer need a groove, or grooves, to hold the lubricant, bullets without the lube groove are shooting onto the scene. In a few instances, the designs with lube grooves have disappeared from bullet makers’ offerings. Is there any real benefit of the no lube groove (NLG) design?
Is it necessary to lube cast bullets?
Suffice it to say that we still need to lubricate our cast bullets. Without lubrication, the cast bullet will lead a barrel horribly, and in very few shots.
Do cast bullets need to be lubed?
Options For Our Cast Bullet Lubrication Procedures – YouTube
What temperature do you powder coat bullets?
Aim for 400F/200C. Bake for 20 minutes. If the oven is preheated to that temperature before putting bullets in, bake for 15 minutes.
Do you have to lube coated bullets?
As you load bullets there is no lube to creep up the seating die and change the seating depth on the bullet. When you fire coated bullets there is no lube to burn so they make much less smoke. And after you have fired the round (or 500 rounds) the barrel is cleaner.
Does a sizing die remove the primer?
YES, the Lee decapping die ONLY kicks out the primer.
Does a neck sizing die bump the shoulder?
By removing the neck bushing, you can use the Bushing Bump Neck Sizing Die to bump just the case shoulder without changing the neck diameter. This action maintains proper headspace in any chamber, custom or factory setting.
Should I neck size or full length?
Neck sizing works the brass less than full length sizing. By neck sizing, you keep from working the body of the case and in some situations may get an extra firing before needing to trim. But eventually you will have to full length size so you can extract the brass without beating on the bolt handle.
Does neck turning brass improve accuracy?
Assuming you have a premium match-grade barrel correctly mounted and chambered to a trued-up action, neck turning your cases is worth a try. If you discover a measurable accuracy benefit, continue neck turning. If not, don’t bother. Brass quality is a major determining factor.
Do you have to lube cast bullets?
Why do people powder coat cast bullets?
Why Powder Coat? Simply put, PC allows softer alloy bullets to be driven faster with better accuracy and no leading. I’ve had great results and doubt I’ll ever go back to traditional lube/sizing again. PC is much cheaper than traditional bullet lube.
Why use a bushing die?
The Bushing Bump Neck Sizing Die brings you an advanced precision level by allowing you to precisely control the amount of bullet tension in your reloaded cartridges. A one-step neck sizing reduction/shoulder bump operation keeps your case necks straighter.
What is full length resizing?
Full length sizing is the most commonly used form of resizing. Full length sizing dies reduce the neck and body dimensions of a fired case to allow free and easy chambering.
What is bullet neck tension?
SAAMI defines neck tension as “The circumferential stress that the case neck exerts on the seated bullet, as a result of the interference fit provided by the case neck inside diameter and the bullet outside diameter.” This is not how any shooter I know defines it, but it hints at what we’re after.
Why should I neck turn brass?
Compressing a case’s neck in diameter thickens the case walls, frequently to the point where the case will not chamber once a bullet is seated. Worse, the neck often thickens inconsistently. Turning the neck thins it to appropriate thickness and evens out inconsistencies.