Bullet shaving

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Just started loading for the Mosin. Anyway my bullets are .3115. My case expander is .309. This is the 303 expander. Is there a larger expander. Most of the time the case is shaving lead from the bullet when seating.
I bought this Easy X expander but it's just a touch to small. It is the one I am supposed to use for the Mosin.
Part SE2358 for product RGB DIE 303 BRITISH (Code=90882), PACESETTER 303 BRITISH (Code=90547)

thanks

[tjtM38]

I have RCBS 7.62x54r dies which included both expanders for .308 and .311. I am using the larger one.

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This may sound kinda dumb but do you know the diameter of the larger expander? The stock Lee 303 runs .306. The one they suggest runs .309 so I need one larger than .309. Do you have the part number?

thanks

[millman]

Call Lee. IIRC they offer a larger expander, but do not include it in the standard set. I like my Lee stuff,(.303, 6.5x55, 8mm), but this looks like an oversight to me.

[Billofthenorth1]

Maybe this will help. I've used it for FMJ successfully.

http://leeprecision.com/universal-case- ... g-die.html

[bunkysdad]

Bill is correct. The Lee expander is perfect for lead cast bullets to prevent shaving.

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Yep thanks. I didn't think they made an expanding die for rifles. Just goes to show right. I think that is the ticket. I noticed if I deberr the inside of the mouth just a bit more than normal I can reduce the shavings. This tool may be the way to go. I don't need much just a tad.

thanks guys

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Well got the expander the other day and got a chance to load a few 7.62x54r's up. The expander is without a dough the way to go. Worked perfectly. I expect this will make a big difference in accuracy and consistency. Thanks for the tip. I'll let ya know how they work out.

[bunkysdad]

Excellent. I was quite pleased with it when I bought mine too.

[silverado1999]

I use the Lee Universal Expander for all of my lead cast bullets for my rifles. It works great, give it a try I think it will fix your problem.

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Well accuracy is still pretty bad with having a hard time hitting an 8x10 target at 50 yards. Now to be fair PPU's didn't do badly at all but my hand loads aren't even close. I was also using "The Load" using Unique at grains from 8-11. It just may not work in the m44. I'll load some "normal" loads and see what happens. I was trying to keep the recoil down and save a bit on powder. Forty or so grains each shot gets expensive. LOL
Anyone lnow the velocity of the PPU's. What seems to work in your m44's.

thanks

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Oh I am using .311 bullets.. Does anyone use .308?

[390ish]

Lyman M die.


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[qz2026]

I use .308 on tight bores and .311's for the others. If you use Lee, you can get a larger expander for your case sizing die from Lee for free, except the postage. If you can't find it online, just call them which is what I did.