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February 21, 2014, 05:07 PM
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Lee Hand Press
I've been using a Lee hand press and Lee carbide dies to prep some 40 caliber casings. (Fired more than once, multiple head stamps) I'm getting some bowing on casings that I can't figure out. The bowing is uniform, but the casings are from all different brands. Sometimes Federal bows, sometimes Federal sizes perfectly.
Anyone have a clue? |
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February 21, 2014, 05:28 PM
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Try a different press and see what happens.
It might a alignment problem with the press ram to the die. |
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February 21, 2014, 09:36 PM
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Can you post pics? What step do you get the bowing, seating?
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February 22, 2014, 12:08 AM
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Is it bowing or bulges at the case head ? Might be from a glock unsupported chamber
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February 22, 2014, 06:57 PM
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What in tarnation is bowing??¿¿ Sorry, I've never heard that term used pertaining to reloading.
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February 23, 2014, 12:50 AM
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Ditto, never heard of bowing. And I reload with my Hand Press exclusively.
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February 23, 2014, 06:52 AM
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February 23, 2014, 06:14 PM
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Can you provide pictures?
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February 23, 2014, 08:24 PM
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I would say bowing means bulging down where the case is unsupported. Sorry Charlie, those are discards.
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February 23, 2014, 11:23 PM
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This press is far and away better than a Lee. If one is looking to purchase a serious professional Hand Press. This is the one.~~~(Enough said.)
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