7.62x54r reload
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Juniustaylor, I just ordered the .303 British button you mentiones. Wher do I put it in the die? It just looks like a long spike that gets wider. How will it reshape my brass? Maybe I put in the place where the .308 sizer is right? Just need to be sure before I try anything. Thanks!
NCsmitty
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Hodgdon owns IMR powders too. IMR-4320 can be used, but it's not the best powder for the 7.62x54R.
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oh well, I will get it Monday. Need to go to a thrift store to find a decent table for my press. Wish me luck!NCsmitty
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I'm not going to recommend another powder because as I said, IMR4320 will work, and you said, you have 2 lbs coming.
Just verify in your load manual the start load for IMR4320, using the bullet weight that you have.
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juniustaylor
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THOR, at the top of your resizing die is a nut. Put a wrench on the die body, and a wrench on the top nut. Loosen it. Now, remove the "pin" the .308 button and just stick your .311 button up inside until it barely sticks above the nut. Retighten. The Lee die set says how to do it. There is no real specific torque, just get it tight.
As a side note... if you do somehow manage to get a case stuck up in the die, loosen that nut and remove it. You'll then use a mallet to whack the button to force the case out. A plastic / rubber hammer would be best to use for this so you don't mushroom the top of the button.
As a side note... if you do somehow manage to get a case stuck up in the die, loosen that nut and remove it. You'll then use a mallet to whack the button to force the case out. A plastic / rubber hammer would be best to use for this so you don't mushroom the top of the button.
I fired my first 20 rounds of my reload. All went well. Only 1 misfire.seated primer too deep I suppose. IMR4320 reduces recoil compared to milsurp I have been firing. Now time to trim and reload after inspecting brass. Thanks fellas for all your help.
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