Lyman TC sizing die setup question?

p5200 · Apr 28, 2019

My seating/crimp and expandar dies are older RCBS but, the sizing die is a Lyman TC die. Since the Carbide ring is recessed, should I go ahead and screw the die all the way down til it contacts the shell holder or should it still, be backed off a slight bit since it does have the Carbide ring even though the ring isn't flush with the bottom of the die? Thanks Folks!

This is for 44 mag/ 44 spl. die

Blue68f100 · Apr 28, 2019

If recessed, I always do a light touch. If flush I makes sure I have a gap.

p5200 · Apr 28, 2019

Blue68f100 said:
If recessed, I always do a light touch. If flush I makes sure I have a gap.

Thanks!

edwardware · Apr 28, 2019

I have always cammed over for straightwall FL sizing, and never a problem.

243winxb · Apr 28, 2019

Lyman instructions can be found online.

Adjusting the T/C die: With the shellholder at its highest pint, turn
your T/C die into the press until the dies’ bottom edge is just the
thickness of a matchbook cover away form the shellholder. Tighten
the die lock ring and the set screw. Your T/C die is ready to use.
Do not turn your T/C die to contact the top of the shellholder!
Carbide is extremely hard material which shatters easily if forced
against a hard surface, such as the shellholder.

JimKirk · Apr 28, 2019

^^^ The way my Lyman carbide dies are set up ....^^^^

Walkalong · Apr 28, 2019

p5200 said:
This is for 44 mag/ 44 spl. die

It doesn't need to make contact to size enough of the case to work just fine. None of my revolver caliber sizers are screwed all the way down, close, but they don't touch.

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