DIY Swaging dies!

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Re: DIY Swaging dies!

#31 Post by dromia »

See my reply to your question in your vendors forum.

Anyone wishing to reply to Joe please do so there not on this thread.

Here is the link to the appropriate thread for replies: http://www.full-bore.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=81&t=8121
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#32 Post by j0e_bl0ggs »

Apologies for asking the question twice.
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#33 Post by j0e_bl0ggs »

Here's a sample of fired brass, de-rim with swaged core and core seated + sized to 6mm.

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#34 Post by j0e_bl0ggs »

Messing around with the reamer.
6mm bullet looks to be quite short so did not make an over long ogive.

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#35 Post by j0e_bl0ggs »

First couple of 6mm samples...

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#36 Post by j0e_bl0ggs »

A further selection with an earlier made .224

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#37 Post by j0e_bl0ggs »

Complete set;

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#38 Post by j0e_bl0ggs »

Core cutter;
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#39 Post by Sandgroper »

When you get a chance, could you take us through the process. It would be much appreciated. :good:
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#40 Post by j0e_bl0ggs »

Sandgroper wrote:When you get a chance, could you take us through the process. It would be much appreciated. :good:
My client has promised to do a 'blow-by-blow'
When it is done I will ask him to post here...
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