yz125mm700 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I get these little ribbons shaved off when the bullet is getting seated, is this normal or should I open up the case alittle more with the expanding die? Thanks Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwray Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Yes you need more flare with your expansion. If you are using the flare tool in the bottom of your powder drop,you will need to screw the whole thing in about a half of a round at a time until you reach satisfaction Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Lead bullets? Photo of your expanded cases would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 What caliber? And what is the outer diameter of your flared cases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 It would appear from the picture that they are coated bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboy Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Are you trying to seat and crimp simultaneously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 It would appear from the picture that they are coated bullets. look like blue bullets. When I loaded those for a friend I got some blue(but not that much) no matter what I did since I was using MBF. Blue bullets are tender. Guy who shot them said they didn't smoke more than usual so I guess it didn't hurt them much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yz125mm700 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Yep blue bullets. Opened up the flair alittle more, no more little blue ribbons, much easier to balance the bullets on there too! Thanks! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yz125mm700 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Are you trying to seat and crimp simultaneously?No, I have separate dies for each. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yz125mm700 Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 What caliber? And what is the outer diameter of your flared cases?40 cal. I didn't measure them, but I expanded them more and it seems to have solved it, But just for my information, is there a "spec" or ideal amount that the expanded case mouth should measure?Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 .430 is a good place to start with .40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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