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Old 02-17-2016 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Semisane
After a bit of Googling and considering my options, I ended up ordering a .580 push through sizing die from Lodgewood Mfg. Col (http://www.lodgewood.com/Push-Thru-S...Die_p_491.html). It will certainly be better than anything I could fabricate, and isn't much more expensive than the drill bit I would need to buy for a do-it-yourself attempt.

Expect a range report in a few weeks.
That's great Semi,

Keep the charges low, those thin skirts are prone to coming apart if you push them too hard. What do you plan to lube them with?

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