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crowbeaner · March 30, 2011, 07:14 PM

OK; field test report. First, thanks to Edward 429451 for the strip of aluminum tape. I cut a piece to place on the bottom of the mould to make the top band a bit larger, and it worked! Boolits went from .408 to .410 on the first band. I had a bit of fin, but nothing serious enough to worry about; I get more concened when the air vents load up.
Upon sizing, I could feel all 3 bands as they went down into the sizer die telling me that the as-cast diameter was correct.
Now all I have to do is shoot a few to see if there is any better accuracy.

March 30, 2011, 07:14 PM	#15
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	OK; field test report. First, thanks to Edward 429451 for the strip of aluminum tape. I cut a piece to place on the bottom of the mould to make the top band a bit larger, and it worked! Boolits went from .408 to .410 on the first band. I had a bit of fin, but nothing serious enough to worry about; I get more concened when the air vents load up. Upon sizing, I could feel all 3 bands as they went down into the sizer die telling me that the as-cast diameter was correct. Now all I have to do is shoot a few to see if there is any better accuracy. __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.