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Tuzo · June 5, 2008, 12:30 PM

I have been using a rock chucker press for many years to reload various rifle and pistol calibers. By far my favorite is .38/.357. All replies to your post have been excellent and I would like to add one more bit of advice: clean your brass. Even with carbide pistol sizing dies requiring no lubrication, dirty cases can contaminate the die resulting in scratched cases and increased case-to-die friction. And, as with all sizing dies, swabbing with a clean cotton rag or Q-tip before sizing will extend the life and increase efficiency of your dies.

Have fun and be safe.

June 5, 2008, 12:30 PM	#8
Tuzo Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 797	Clean cases I have been using a rock chucker press for many years to reload various rifle and pistol calibers. By far my favorite is .38/.357. All replies to your post have been excellent and I would like to add one more bit of advice: clean your brass. Even with carbide pistol sizing dies requiring no lubrication, dirty cases can contaminate the die resulting in scratched cases and increased case-to-die friction. And, as with all sizing dies, swabbing with a clean cotton rag or Q-tip before sizing will extend the life and increase efficiency of your dies. Have fun and be safe.