https://systemz.online/reloading-methodology/herlaaifoute-reloading-mistakes/ AllGunStuff Discussion Board en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 15:25:58 +0000 wpForo 60 https://systemz.online/reloading-methodology/herlaaifoute-reloading-mistakes/paged/3/#post-2264 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 08:27:39 +0000
Adendorff - they have an Oring set of 225 pieces for R85.


These are great and excellent value. It's almost not worth replenishing them if particular sizes run short at the asking price for a whole set. They've saved me a number of times when  project was about to run into a brick wall for the want of an oring or two.]]> Reloading Methodology oafpatroll https://systemz.online/reloading-methodology/herlaaifoute-reloading-mistakes/paged/3/#post-2264 https://systemz.online/reloading-methodology/herlaaifoute-reloading-mistakes/paged/3/#post-2263 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 22:45:00 +0000
Turns out you cannot turn a Lee 9mm sizing die shorter in the lathe. All you do is remove the steel rim that keeps the carbide ring in place. Then you end up with a carbide ring stuck around a case and hunting around for a new sizing die.

So, when people tell me that sand or primer residue will damage their carbide sizing die I just smile.]]> Reloading Methodology janfred https://systemz.online/reloading-methodology/herlaaifoute-reloading-mistakes/paged/3/#post-2263 https://systemz.online/reloading-methodology/herlaaifoute-reloading-mistakes/paged/3/#post-2262 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 09:59:06 +0000
I understand that you've got a successful workaround, but I reckon one of these would do the job:

https://leeprecision.com/collet-die-only-303-british

The agents, Nicholas Yale, have in the past been very helpful for me with ordering stuff that they don't keep in stock. They only do wholesale so normally you've got to formally place the order through a gunshop but if you give them a call they should be able to make a plan.

PS: I know Treeman doesn't particularly like these dies but I like them and use them on my .308, 7x64 (uses a 280Rem die) and .223 (die bought from Treeman)]]> Reloading Methodology BBCT https://systemz.online/reloading-methodology/herlaaifoute-reloading-mistakes/paged/3/#post-2262 https://systemz.online/reloading-methodology/herlaaifoute-reloading-mistakes/paged/3/#post-2261 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 09:15:52 +0000 Reloading Methodology Tripodmvr https://systemz.online/reloading-methodology/herlaaifoute-reloading-mistakes/paged/3/#post-2261 https://systemz.online/reloading-methodology/herlaaifoute-reloading-mistakes/paged/3/#post-2260 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 07:56:30 +0000
Ds J - u can use anything to keep the case against the bolt face, I enjoy finding a way to do things without the correct tools. The Prestic works or so it seems, but there is a bit of cleaning up, really no big deal. I struck on the idea of using Cody's old Lu Bands (remember the craze back then).
When the firing pin hits the case with too much head space the case moves forward under the pins motion and then expands backwards off the shoulder support expanding the case till it hits the bolt face. This action stretch's the web area. The bands Prestic -string whatever keeps the case against the bolt face when firing and the case then can not stretch backwards, it then fireforms at the shoulder forward. You are effectively fireforming a case to that rifle chamber.
https://www.takealot.com/small-rainbow-rubber-bands-bracelet-jewellery-making-kit-mini-cr/PLID73054707]]> Reloading Methodology Treeman https://systemz.online/reloading-methodology/herlaaifoute-reloading-mistakes/paged/3/#post-2260 https://systemz.online/reloading-methodology/herlaaifoute-reloading-mistakes/paged/3/#post-2259 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 07:54:36 +0000 Reloading Methodology Ds J https://systemz.online/reloading-methodology/herlaaifoute-reloading-mistakes/paged/3/#post-2259 https://systemz.online/reloading-methodology/herlaaifoute-reloading-mistakes/paged/3/#post-2258 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 07:19:15 +0000
Waar kry ek 14mm o-rings?

Enige ingeneurswese winkel. Iets soos Fowlkes Brothers in Paarden Island. Mica of Midas mag dalk ook hê.

Dit hoef nie noodwendig 14mm te wees nie. Tussen 10mm en 14 mm werk. Mens moet net die dikte gebruik volgens jou headspacing mate. Ek moes 1.8mm dikte gebruik. As ek dit op die patrone sit vir my vrou se 303 dan maak die slot nie toe nie.]]> Reloading Methodology janfred https://systemz.online/reloading-methodology/herlaaifoute-reloading-mistakes/paged/3/#post-2258 https://systemz.online/reloading-methodology/herlaaifoute-reloading-mistakes/paged/2/#post-2257 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 06:37:15 +0000 I had no O-Rings so I put a bit of Prestic on each rim, then the case only goes as far as the bolt face touch's it - the Prestic keeps the case from moving forward and against the b/face.
When fired the case is against bolt face and only expands forwards.
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The long story. My SMLE circa 1918 had a very oversize chamber. So much so that the head-space was still out-of-spec even when using the largest bolt-head (no 4). Not just the head-space, but diameter of the body as well. Those with SMLE's know what I mean. I would get head-case seperation on the third use of whichever brand of cases I used.

I traced the problem to the first stretch of the case on the first firing. Also, any full lenght die would work the body above the web A LOT, weakening the case there.

First solution was to get a neck-sizing die, except none could be found. I did have a 32ACP die set as I was planning to reload for the wife's pistol. The diameter of a 32ACP bullet is .312; close enough to 303Brit. It sized the neck a little to small. So I used a normal FL die and just run the expander in and out of the case to do a final sizing. This worked satisfactorily.

Since then I have been using a Lee Loader decapping rod, then the 32ACP die to neck-size and then the 303 lee sizing die to expand the neck again to optimal size. Only down side is the extra work and the risk of expanding the case shoulder.

To reduce the stretch on first firing, some have been using solder wire or weedeater cord. That sounded like too much work. I just used 14mm O-rings. I think I was the first person to use it in SA for that purpose. Since then I have never had a case separation again.]]> Reloading Methodology janfred https://systemz.online/reloading-methodology/herlaaifoute-reloading-mistakes/paged/2/#post-2255