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swaging
Swaging () is a forging process in which the dimensions of an item are altered using dies into which the item is forced. Swaging is usually a cold working process, but also may be hot worked.The term swage may apply to the process (verb) or a die or tool used in it (noun).
I just picked up a Lee Ram Swage so hoping that works out, but I had a thought looking at my RC2. I have the priming arm setup on it and was curious if anybody had ever thought about putting a swaging rod in place of the priming mechanism? Not sure it would be quite strong enough, but would be...
Might be on to something here. The 50 bmg just takes so much powder. And the primers are so expensive. I think I found a solution. Introducing the 50 bmgnum! What should I start powder charge at? š¤£š¤£
Bought these on a whim a while ago, & really have no excuse to keep them as they're excess to my needs for sure. No manufacturer marks I can find.
Want to try your hand at making 22 bullets & not pay an arm & a leg for the dies, here ya go.
Lead core squirt die, core seating die, & point up die...
I recently acquired a bunch of reloading related stuff from an estate. I'm not trying by any means to make a killing on these items, I saved them from the dumpster and wanted to be able to get them to someone who will use them. On that same token I am a gunsmithing student struggling to get by...
Has anybody effectively swaged a front sight in a 1911 slide using something OTHER than the prescribed swaging tool?
Reason is I am going to be changing the the sights on mine and want to avoid the additional project of fabbing a front sight swaging tool.
I may just have the front of the slide...
I have up for sale an RCBS primer pocket swaging die No longer needed. Retail is about $40. Asking $25. Upgraded to bench unit. Comes with everything. Will post pics tomorrow evening of not sooner.
Will trade for a sealed 1lb contain of IMR 4895, Reloder 15 or IMR 4064 only.
Pickup in Newberg...
Looking for a Dillon or RCBS to swage primer pockets. Needing it for 5.56 brass I came across.
Would like one lightly used here a the bench style is preferred but the press style die is an option since my local shop dose not stock it.
If a lend/lease is possible, since I normally use Comm...
Hello,
I would like some help identifying and finding parts for some swaging items that I've acquired.
Any info would be great.
I have tried calling the phone number but it went to voicemail. I left a message and have not yet received a reply.