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Mike / Tx · August 7, 2012, 04:46 AM

Steve,

One thing that has been mentioned when using the GC's is to anneal them by setting them on the top of your melt in the pot til they change color. They will then go on a bit easier.

However as mentioned simply trying to get the rhythm of your cut more consistent will help also. I use them on a couple of bigger bullets like the Lee 452-300 and .430-310, and find that there are some which are a pain to get on. I sometimes get them on enough to stay put, then tap them on using the boolit weight against my bench top. Might not be the best way but it works out and I haven't noted any issues with loosing them or accuracy.

August 7, 2012, 04:46 AM	#6
Mike / Tx Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2000 Posts: 2,101	Steve, One thing that has been mentioned when using the GC's is to anneal them by setting them on the top of your melt in the pot til they change color. They will then go on a bit easier. However as mentioned simply trying to get the rhythm of your cut more consistent will help also. I use them on a couple of bigger bullets like the Lee 452-300 and .430-310, and find that there are some which are a pain to get on. I sometimes get them on enough to stay put, then tap them on using the boolit weight against my bench top. Might not be the best way but it works out and I haven't noted any issues with loosing them or accuracy. __________________ LAter, Mike / TX Last edited by Shane Tuttle; August 10, 2012 at 09:11 AM. Reason: bullet