Hoarnady in-line seating dies, yay or nay? https://reloadingdirect.co.nz/shop/r...y-seating-die/
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Hoarnady in-line seating dies, yay or nay? https://reloadingdirect.co.nz/shop/r...y-seating-die/
Very happy with mine :thumbsup: you can also by a microjust seater adjuster upgrade for them which is nice
These come in Hornady die sets. I'm happy with mine.
I like a few features on Hornady dies, mostly hunting rounds but still trying to get the best out of what I have.
Thanks all. I'vebeen looking at youtube videos and other forums but nothing highly educational. I've been using a lee seating die but having runout problems, bought a lyman m die to help solve that problem, haven't used it yet but don't have much faith in the lee die so looking to upgrade my seating die. The hornady die with the sliding insert to keep bullet and case inline seems like a good idea. Theres no lyman, redding or rcbs dies in the calibre I need so hornady seems the only option. Thought I ask for opinions before I folk out $$$.
I brought one after trying some mods on my lee seating die failed. Brought the eldm stem for it as well. I don't measure runout so my experience is probably worthless to you.
I also don't measure runout, but I do like the fact you can buy the eldm stem as well.
I certainly have no issues loading very very accurate ammo with mine :cool:
Works for me and i have micro seater adjust too.
As above, Hornady seater with the micro stem is as good as my Forster Ultra Seaters and less than half the price.
@charliehorse @dannyb I don't measure runout neither, I merely want bullets visibly straight, my lee die seats them a little crooked.
I’d get the micro adjustment makes them awesome iv had issue with the seating depth walking otherwise
I use both Hornady and Lee dies, when seating I do it in steps first I sit the projectile in the case and raise the ram till the projectile makes contact with the inside of the die and then give it a couple gentle taps (not enough to seat just enough to level the projectile, then I wil start to seat maybe 1/6th of the way, drop the ram back down and turn the case about 1/4 turn then repeat the process until fully seated. This will help with run out and help to seat your bullets straight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Three O'Three
I do this with both Lee and Hornady dies as I learnt this way and its just habit even though its probably not necessary with the Hornady dies it certainly won't hurt.
Being thinking the same for my RCBS seating die but they don't - I think - have a vld seating stem option.
So whats the actual cost comparison to gettin the Hornady die plus the micro adjustable seater plus the VLD stem compared to the Forster micro die. That comes with it all already?
If you can get it in your caliber?
Or for that matter a Wilson inline die with micro adjustable top..... that you can have reamed to your chambering if thats an issue.
Any die with a sleeve such as what you have mentioned will help if your existing die seats them visibly crooked. ,,,,, maybe your stem is bent? and that would be a lot easier replacement than a whole die.
Microjust-$70
VLD stem-$30
Die-$58
Total: $158
Dunno what Forster/wilson dies cost but I'll bet its more than that.
I've also had the stem from Lee seating die matched to eldx projectiles in the past from Gunworks was like $20 and worth the effort as the original was marking the projectiles as all the pressure was on one point due to the shape.
Back to the original question is a Hornady die with all the accessories worthwhile ?, I'd say yes, is it as good as a Forster/Wilson ?, who knows but it's certainly bloody good and a fair whack cheaper.
@dannyb good to know, thanks.
Maybe not quite so elegant a fix as machining the stem, but I've used epoxy and a lubed ELDM/X bullet to match my seating stem to the ogive, works gud :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by dannyb
As for 'micro adjust', I load up a dummy/reference round and crimp the bullet in a bit tighter than usual (checking OAL not altered) then each time I need to replicate that load, just wind out the finger adjustable part of the seating die, raise the ram all the way, and then screw the adjuster back down till in firm contact with the reference round.
Been very accurate for me, cheap too!
I also use a dummy round as a reference, I then back the die adjustment out about 1/4 turn and work my way back in till the ogive length desired is met, especially when working with compressed loads you as I am, you may find the die setting is different to seating an empty case, well at least that's what I have found. I can only assume the compressed load creates more resistance ? I don't crimp my live rounds.Quote:
Originally Posted by caberslash
Do you use a drop tube or case vibrator :P to settle the powder a bit more on a compressed load?Quote:
Originally Posted by dannyb
This guy shows lapping a seating stem with a bullet
https://youtu.be/e13lGcTDCxE
Drop tube, but don't find it that effective to be honest and if you pour the powder in too quick it all gets clogged up. Often end up tapping the case on the bench a couple times to settle the powderQuote:
Originally Posted by caberslash
I bought the Hornady die set for my 300 Blackout which is still being assembled, it comes with two seating stems that is handy
Have only played around making cases and dummy rounds so far but it is easy to work with, will probably buy the micro adjustment
as well I have a lot of different bullet styles to try.
Was looking at the .312 seating die but does that mean it won't seat cast .314's?
Has anyone used hornady seating dies for cast bullets?