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Reloading big cartridges

Ohiosam

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A couple years ago I picked up this Ruger in .470 Nitro Express. Loaded ammo runs $12-20 per shot so reloading is a neccesity. The rifle came with 40 cases.

The case is 3 1/4" long so it was a real pain in my old RCBS press. Had to unscrew the dies each step because the press didn't have enough clearance. I picked up this Lee for a reasonable price and it has more clearance.

My load is 85 grains Reloader15. 85 grains doesn't fill the case so I need a filler. I'm using foam backer rod.

Even this press doesn't have enough clearance for bullet seating but this press has a bushing that has interrupted threads and comes out with a quarter turn.





Final product.

 
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