scubawookie Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 (edited) So I have about 2k cases and they are through the press now 3 times. Love them. I have a few new pistols and they have a bulge now. Has anyone fixed a bulge on these cases before? Thanks! EDIT: Yes, I know about the special dies and I am using them. Edited August 14 by scubawookie Added info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtuns Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 This article says you need special dies for resizing and flaring. https://www.ssusa.org/content/handloading-shell-shock-technologies-nas3-cases/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtuns Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 The sizing die isn't removing bulge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsjac Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Maybe a Roll sizer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubawookie Posted August 14 Author Share Posted August 14 2 hours ago, dtuns said: This article says you need special dies for resizing and flaring. https://www.ssusa.org/content/handloading-shell-shock-technologies-nas3-cases/ Yep. I do use those dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubawookie Posted August 14 Author Share Posted August 14 2 hours ago, dtuns said: The sizing die isn't removing bulge? Shockingly no! I was very surprised by this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharko Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 Yah I rollsize and never have that problem. Never found dies that do that good a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HesedTech Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 20 hours ago, scubawookie said: Has anyone fixed a bulge on these cases before? I bought some with all the special dies, and decided they are far more hassle than they are worth. BTW I have a roll sizer and they don't roll size. The joint between the aluminum base and steel upper tended to get loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubawookie Posted August 15 Author Share Posted August 15 20 hours ago, HesedTech said: I bought some with all the special dies, and decided they are far more hassle than they are worth. BTW I have a roll sizer and they don't roll size. The joint between the aluminum base and steel upper tended to get loose. Nuts. I was really hoping this wouldnt be the case. You try a push through method like the Lee bulge buster? I keep thinking that might be the only way forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HesedTech Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 2 hours ago, scubawookie said: Nuts. I was really hoping this wouldnt be the case. You try a push through method like the Lee bulge buster? I keep thinking that might be the only way forward I found 2 (okay more than 2) issues with the cases and both have to do with the joint between the base and case. Even with brand new never shot cases they required a heavier hammer spring to ignite in my CZ S2 (11.5 lb is what I use). The second issue is even with the special dies, the joint would loosen slightly on the second reload. Mechanically it is impossible to fully eliminate even a small amount of movement between the base and upper steel case. Every reload will increase this movement. For the price I loved them over new brass. They were also very accurate (tight groups) due to case volume being consistent, but a no go in the end. One issue I had was case feeding for volume reloading. Because of their light weight I could not eliminate upside down cases so they got loaded one at a time on a 550. 3000 case later I was ready to scream. Good luck, mine went in the trash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtuns Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 My first thought when I seen these would they work in case feeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquared Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago On 8/13/2024 at 4:19 PM, Jsjac said: Maybe a Roll sizer? I will not put those through a roll sizer, roll sizers are for brass cases and these may damage them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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