Bad Wolf Posted March 20, 2015 Report Posted March 20, 2015 Anyone had an issue while loading pistol rounds on a progressive and as you go along the bullets tend to get longer? I have a LnL and using a set of Lee dies. Here lately I've noticed that when I confirm starting length, 1.145 on a 9mm, by time I've finished 100 rounds it about 1.160. I know .015 is not a huge difference but its got me concerned the die might be bad.
Tripledeuce Posted March 20, 2015 Report Posted March 20, 2015 A lot of people like Lee dies. Personally, after a couple of bad experiences, I would not have a set if you GAVE them to me! Sounds like the seating stem is moving in the die. Respectfully Terry
Bad Wolf Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Posted March 20, 2015 That's the conclusion I came to and realized it all started after I pulled it apart to clean it. It has loaded about 5k with no issue.
MikedaddyH Posted March 20, 2015 Report Posted March 20, 2015 Try using locking rings by RCBS on the die. This happened with my Lee progressive 1000 so I put locking rings on the dies. No more movement. I also DONT change the caliber from 40S&W.
survivalshop Posted March 20, 2015 Report Posted March 20, 2015 The only way that can happen is ,it had to loosen up some where . I too, do not like the O-Ring locking ring of the Lee Dies , I also replace them , but I use Dillon locking nuts , mostly because I use them in my 550B also ., besides my Lee 1000 & single stage press.
Bad Wolf Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Posted March 20, 2015 Thanks, Ill grab a set. It was may plan to upgrade to the Hornady Locking rings sooner or later. I just had other things to get first.
392heminut Posted March 20, 2015 Report Posted March 20, 2015 It could be the die moving in the press or the bullet seating stem moving in the die. Lee dies don't have a lock ring on the seating stem, just a rubber o-ring to keep tension on the stem. That is one feature I don't like about the Lee dies but so far it hasn't been an issue with the ones I have.
Bad Wolf Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Posted March 20, 2015 This die has only loaded about 8k rounds. Ill get the lock ring and if that doesn't fix it I'll contact Lee for a replacement.
Bad Wolf Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Posted March 20, 2015 I corrected the issue by backing the die out and tightening down the stem down. Funny how I never had this problem until I cleaned the die. But I did install it at the same dept after the cleaning and that when the problem started. I still plan to get the locking rings.
98Z5V Posted March 21, 2015 Report Posted March 21, 2015 Thanks, Ill grab a set. It was may plan to upgrade to the Hornady Locking rings sooner or later. I just had other things to get first. I shitcanned all my RCBS lockrings for the Hornady lock rings - best thing I ever did. You're definitely on the perfectly right track with that. You can get the Hornady lockrings in a 6-pack, and they're much cheaper that way.
Bad Wolf Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Posted March 21, 2015 I found the rings are only 3 bucks each but with 10 bucks shipping from most places.
392heminut Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 It seems a lot of places use shipping to make money these days. I just ordered 4 assemble yourself drawers for a bathroom cabinet I'm building. The drawers cost $76 and the friggin shipping was $40!
Dane Armory Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 It seems a lot of places use shipping to make money these days. I just ordered 4 assemble yourself drawers for a bathroom cabinet I'm building. The drawers cost $76 and the friggin shipping was $40!That's because it is expensive it ship stuff . Here is an example.
Bad Wolf Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Posted March 23, 2015 I hate paying for shipping. Most of the time its not on time anyway. How can six little metal rings that weight about 1lbs cost 10 bucks to ship?
shepp Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) I hate paying for shipping. Most of the time its not on time anyway. How can six little metal rings that weight about 1lbs cost 10 bucks to ship? Gotta pay some lacky to pick them off the shelf throw them in a box tape it up and slap a piece of paper on the box Edited March 23, 2015 by shepp
rck Posted March 26, 2015 Report Posted March 26, 2015 Why I never send in a small order ... wait or go in with a buddy to make shipping cost small in comparison to the total order , even a flat rate $7.00 a order is 10% or more till ya get past $70.00 ....
Tripledeuce Posted March 26, 2015 Report Posted March 26, 2015 Only $3 each? Lets see, I'v got 92 sets of 2 die sets, and 28 sets od 3 die sets. Don't think I'll be hanging soon. TerryRespetfully
98Z5V Posted March 26, 2015 Report Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) ^^^ That would DEFINITELY qualify as a bulk shipment! Holy Shat, Terry - what CAN'T you reload for?... :eek: Edited March 26, 2015 by 98Z5V
survivalshop Posted March 26, 2015 Report Posted March 26, 2015 Only $3 each? Lets see, I'v got 92 sets of 2 die sets, and 28 sets od 3 die sets. Don't think I'll be hanging soon. TerryRespetfully I hope not <dontknow>
Tripledeuce Posted March 26, 2015 Report Posted March 26, 2015 17-222. sold the dies when I sold the rifle, something i don't usually do.LOL!! Respectfully Terry
Bad Wolf Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Posted March 27, 2015 So this is why such a small item and weight cost 10 bucks to ship. That is a XDM 9mm mag for reference.
392heminut Posted March 27, 2015 Report Posted March 27, 2015 Times are tough, gotta use whatever box you can find lying around! <lmao>
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