tomjerry1 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 What is everyone's take on using a sizing die after using a push thru die? I guess in theory, it shouldn't be needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDA Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I use a Lee Bulge Buster and then load on a progressive using a de-capping/re-sizing die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyOverUnder Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I only use an EGW U-die. I used to use a bulge buster but have no need for it anymore. Size to the plate and it's good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 1 hour ago, tomjerry1 said: What is everyone's take on using a sizing die after using a push thru die? I guess in theory, it shouldn't be needed. I still need to run my brass through the sizing dies so that it can be decapped and a new primer installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400driver Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 After using a Redding GRX I find that if I use a universal de-capping die in station one, the cases look more like new ammunition. With both a Lee and Redding re sizing die, if adjusted to the plate I get left with quite a marked ring where the case has been sized to about. 417. Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtchevy841 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I use a Redding grx die in my Lee single stage press first. I have my Dillon resize die in and use it to deprime for a new primer on 650. Resize die is just for that. Grx die resizes completely from head to toe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjerry1 Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 I decap, clean, run thru the GRx, and then the sizing die when going thru the loading process. I have a new KKM barrel(40 cal), my crimps where .423 and would hang up in the chamber. I lowered the crimp while using the barrel as a chamber guage to .420. I shot this weekend and everything worked, but still have a nagging erge about my crimp. I bell just enough to get the bullet setting on the case, but it seems like when passing thru the crimp die, at .420, I can still feel a slight edge on the case. Maybe I am worrying about nothing??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noylj Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 The "push through" die is set to chamber minimum dimensions. The sizing die is set BELOW the cartridge minimum dimensions. They are NOT the same thing. One ensures that the case will chamber. The other ensures the case is sized down enough to hold the bullet tight and improve feeding by making case a bit smaller than needed to simply chamber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjerry1 Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 In my case, they pretty much mic the same if I use both dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audia6 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Works the same! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjerry1 Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Thumbs up for Redding, sent my push thru die back to them last Tuesday, and got it back today. Replaced the die with no questions asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thormx538 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) Lube and push through a Lee Bulge Buster on a single stage, FL size & load on progressive, tumble after to remove excess case lube. Edited October 25, 2016 by thormx538 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtchevy841 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 No lube here. Grx die on lee single stage. Everybody said lube cases first. I tried it one day with out lube and it works just fine. Every now and then there's a case that's a little hard but other than that it's not bad at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anbrumm Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 No lube here. Grx die on lee single stage. Everybody said lube cases first. I tried it one day with out lube and it works just fine. Every now and then there's a case that's a little hard but other than that it's not bad at all. This is the same process that I do. Using the carbide GRX die runs them with no issues. On occasion you have one that is tougher than the rest. Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrasam Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 On 10/31/2016 at 10:23 PM, anbrumm said: This is the same process that I do. Using the carbide GRX die runs them with no issues. On occasion you have one that is tougher than the rest. Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk This has been my experience as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IATURNKEY Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 +1 for the REDDING GRX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427Cobra Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I use a Lee Bulge Buster, then load on my 650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hceuterpe Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 You can't just use the grx die. You MUST subsequently size in a sizing die. The Grx gets the over all case so it's back more or less to a straight wall. The regular sizing die, even dual ring sets the neck tension, which is needed when seating. I suspect if you use just the grx, my guess is there is a good chance you will have bullet setback issues. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman195 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I really like using the GRX push through size die. Can honestly say I dont think I ever had a case that went through the size die fail on a case gauge. I just dont want to sit there and use the push through die then put everything in a machine and load it. To much work to avoid the 1 round that doesnt fit in the Hundo gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anbrumm Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 7 hours ago, hceuterpe said: You can't just use the grx die. You MUST subsequently size in a sizing die. The Grx gets the over all case so it's back more or less to a straight wall. The regular sizing die, even dual ring sets the neck tension, which is needed when seating. I suspect if you use just the grx, my guess is there is a good chance you will have bullet setback issues. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk You are correct, when I said I use the GRX die, I meant that I size on a separate single stage press then still run it through the regular sizing die in my first station on my 650 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtchevy841 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 15 hours ago, anbrumm said: You are correct, when I said I use the GRX die, I meant that I size on a separate single stage press then still run it through the regular sizing die in my first station on my 650 too. Same here. Grx on a Lee single stage than onto the 650 which I run a Dillon resize die and lee bullet seater and factory crimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealsack Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Like many I use a redding on a single stage Lee then on to the Dillon. I did notice that when I switched to wet tumbling I had to use a little one shot to make the cases go through the grx with a reasonable push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimm609 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I have used the Redding GRX followed by the Lee u-die and have had very good results. The u-die or the grx by itself are both great but with both together I get almost no issues with barrel or case guage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman57 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 +1 for the REDDING GRX.... just wish it was faster, 700 cases hr. with the GRX then 600-700 rounds hr. made with the Dillon 650= 325-350 rds. hr. when finished The push through is a PIA. Guess that's the price one pays to play with 40S&W range brass. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inline4 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 anyone use the GRX on completed rounds that doesn't pass case gauge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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