Home Forums Reloading Big Game Rifles 9.3x62 info

Yes, sizing was with the expander in place.

Your die seems to be really working the brass. Not sure about different readings as you turn the necks.

I've had some good Lyman dies, but would question that one.

DF

This is the first set of Lyman dies I've had that may be causing a problem.

With the O.D. measurements I got w/o expanding I wouldn't think I'd have a neck/bullet tension issue. But I read just awhile ago that one of the signs of needing to anneal is a variation in neck tension. With varying amounts of pressure I can push the bullets into the cases when pressed against the loading bench. And my OAL shortens gradually as I work these dummy rounds through the rifle.

UPDATE:
Did a JB annealing job and seems to have done the trick. Pushed against the loading bench pretty darn hard with no bullet movement. I'll work them through the rifle tomorrow.

As far as the die goes I'll deal with it when I need to. I've got 100 new cases so won't need to FL size anytime soon.

I do appreciate your help with this.

With the new 26 Nosler, I had the choice of Lyman, RCBS and Redding dies. I bought the Redding set, which cost more than Lyman but less than RCBS. Over all, it's hard to beat Redding stuff.

DF

Wow. Redding less than RCBS? Redding will be my choice for the next FL die for this 9.3. I'd also like to pick up a Hornady bullet seater for it to.

Annealing can to the trick.

If your expander ball is doing too good a job, you can chuck the decapping spindle in a drill and cut the expander ball down with Emery cloth. Just be careful, as it's easier to take it off than put it back... Watch your caliper readings as you do it.

DF

First time I've ever had to anneal with this few times of reloading cases though. But it is what is.

I'm using a Lyman 'M' die to expand with. It's a bit smaller than my Lyman expander ball.

Trying to get together the same set up I've been using for my .300 for almost 20yrs. Resize the necks with a 32ACP die,expand with an 'M' die,and seat with a Hornady seater. Case life,feeding,and chambering is fine.