Reeder Custom Guns - I've found that if I size down too much..

Huey
I've found that if I size down too much..
Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 06:54

The jacket springs back and separates from the core. That has killed accuracy and they come apart during testing. No doubt they'd do the same on game.

These only sized down .007-.008" and appear to be fine.

Made 100 each Sierra and Hornady 210s and have them in a tumbler polishing now.

They sized down much easier using Red Rooster Radical Wildcat Lube. So, that's what I'll be using. The Saga continues...

38-40 Bullet Problems Solved.. - Huey, 2019-11-20, 06:18
- WHEN THE RUGER .45 BLKHWK - JT, 2019-11-20, 09:52
  - If these aren't accurate or come apart, I may... - Huey, 2019-11-20, 11:14
    - I sized some from .458" down to .450" - Jim Taylor, 2019-11-20, 11:21
      - Yep working with the Ruger Old Army BP - WB, 2019-11-20, 13:29
  - I still have some of those! (nm) - Jim Taylor, 2019-11-20, 10:06
- Great! You can do that with some. - Jim Taylor, 2019-11-20, 06:34
  - I've found that if I size down too much.. - Huey, 2019-11-20, 06:54
    - Yes. I had that springback when trying to make .348 bullets - Jim Taylor, 2019-11-20, 07:19
      - It depends on the bullet construction, lube helps. - WB, 2019-11-20, 07:29
      - I'm guessing these didn't due to the jacket being... - Huey, 2019-11-20, 07:28
        sierra has always advertised their bullets to be undersized - lynn, 2019-11-20, 09:36
        sierra have advertised their bullets to be undersized - Lynn, 2019-11-20, 09:05
        One of the misfits using the .401 GNR - WB, 2019-11-20, 07:36
        Since I also shoot a 401 GNR, I can live with that!!! (nm) - Huey, 2019-11-20, 09:42