steelheadmike
WKR
I'm relatively new to reloading so please bear with me.
Looking to try out an expanding mandrel. I'm currently using the Hornady dies (custom-grade., ie. no bushing) and just sizing as normal.
If the brass is already probably being overworked by the current process, is there any downside to using an expander mandrel instead of running the button through it?
I am growing less fond of the expanding button and spindle on the hornady dies. My goal is more consistency and less possible issues with the hornady spindle. I don't mind the extra step.
I'd rather not step up to a bushing die (for now) and I don't have any way to anneal. Is it even worth it? That might be the real question.
Looking to try out an expanding mandrel. I'm currently using the Hornady dies (custom-grade., ie. no bushing) and just sizing as normal.
If the brass is already probably being overworked by the current process, is there any downside to using an expander mandrel instead of running the button through it?
I am growing less fond of the expanding button and spindle on the hornady dies. My goal is more consistency and less possible issues with the hornady spindle. I don't mind the extra step.
I'd rather not step up to a bushing die (for now) and I don't have any way to anneal. Is it even worth it? That might be the real question.