Oh FFS!

[Stalker62]

I have a case remover but failed to read instructions and tried to use the tapping die as a drill bit

Thank you for posting that.

It actually made me feel better.

 

[Pete6.5]

Try spraying plumbing pipe freeze in the primer hole. The can comes with a handy straw

 

[Stalker62]

Try spraying plumbing pipe freeze in the primer hole.

Have never heard of such a thing.





Cannot possibly see, how me using that could make things worse...

 

[Smellydog]

Just don't squirt up yet nose mate

 

[Stalker62]

Just don't squirt up yet nose mate

I'm not stupid...oh wait...

 

[Pete6.5]

Ok maybe you should give it to a adult

 

[Jura]

@Jura

Notwithstanding your helpful photograph - if I may ask.

What did you buy exactly, and from where?

My 'precision' (no such thing with me on the trigger - but you take the point) target rifle, is an AI in .308

If I were to go over to mandrels for this rifle, what exactly would I need?

Thank you.

Sinclair Expander Die Body .17 - .338 Calibre 7/8 X 14

The Sinclair Generation II Expander Dies completely capture the mandrel within the die so the mandrel cannot pull out. An O-ring in the die cap allows the mandrel to float a bit and find its own center within the case neck. All Generation II dies are precision machined from stainless steel and...

www.reloadingsolutions.com

Good Morning @Stalker1962, I contacted Reloading Solutions in Oxford and spoke to Aftab and Bushra who were extremely helpful and guided me through exactly what Expander dies and Mandrels I needed for my various calibers after removing all the expander balls from my Sizing Dies.
Sinclair produce two Expander Die bodies; one for the larger calibers and the other for the smaller calibers with their associated mandrels.

Hope this helps

 

[Dunwaters]

I give up.
Every single preconception I ever had regarding senior management types with multiple degrees and feck all cop on or practical knowledge has been confirmed.

 

[Stalker62]

I give up.
Every single preconception I ever had regarding senior management types with multiple degrees and feck all cop on or practical knowledge has been confirmed.

 

[Dunwaters]

Resignation.

 

[Klenchblaize]

What’s wrong with moving to the use of a Redding neck bushing die rather than the expander ball type?

K

 

[Donkey Basher]

What’s wrong with moving to the use of a Redding neck bushing die rather than the expander ball type?

K

+1

I reload 308W ammo with Redding neck bushing die set in an AI AT & it shoots 0.18moa (5 rounds from a bench at 100 yards).

 

[paul o']

Mr Darwin is calling !
Just not yet ! as you still have much to show and do to keep us entertained .
I am thinking gutters and ladders

 

[Bandit Country]

Mr Darwin is calling !
Just not yet ! as you still have much to show and do to keep us entertained .
I am thinking gutters and ladders

TBH Paul, that's a tad conventional ...

The man referenced "jumping in..."?

I'm thinking wing suit and that little rock arch somewhere in China?

 

[Stalker62]

What’s wrong with moving to the use of a Redding neck bushing die rather than the expander ball type?

To be fair - I use those in the .308 for the AI.



The .243 is my 'go to' deer rifle, and whilst it obviously needs to be accurate, it does not have to be as 'anal' as the long distance rifle.

 

[Stalker62]

I'm thinking wing suit and that little rock arch somewhere in China?

:

 

[Dunwaters]

No doubt you’ll be making your own wing suit?

 

[Stalker62]

No doubt you’ll be making your own wing suit?

I would not be the first...

 

[Foxyboy43]

I would not be the first...

Aye - probably same outcome too!

 

[Dunwaters]

The very best of luck.