bote Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I bought a carbide 30-06 sizing die with the goal of better case sizing consistency due to the lower friction. I was using it for the first time last night and it destroyed the three cases I attempted to size, with one of them getting stuck. I know that dies are tapered but the ID is .005" smaller than my steel die. Is this a defective die? I use Imperial sizing wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Sounds like the wrong die. 005 smaller is a lot. Even undersized pistol dies are only 001 under Edited April 2, 2015 by Sarge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bote Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Yeah I can't believe I did it three times. It was actually extruding brass out the bottom of the die. I've got a machinist checking it against a steel one with tools designed for measuring parts with tapered bores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bote Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Machinist confirmed .005" difference. Dillon is sending a new die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bote Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 New die sent by Dillon doesn't shave the cases but makes a "ridge" above the extraction groove on every case. The internal dimensions of the two carbide dies are clearly different than the steel die. I sent them both back along with some of the cases I had sized and some unfired cases. Going to punt on the carbide dies for now and stick with the steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Try changing to a regular case lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxerglocker Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Try changing to a regular case lube. This... Dillon case lube. lay your brass on on a cardboard pizza box lid, lightly mist and rolll then go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now