KeithB
Resident Half Fast Machinist
After getting some feedback from several members here I now have an updated and significantly improved push thru sizer set for sale. This sizer is designed to use Lyman or RCBS sizer dies and a conventional reloading press (must use 7/8-14 threaded dies) to size cast bullets.
The set contains the following items:
1 ram adapter to hold the pushrods
3 pushrods in the diameter of your choice
1 die holder body
1 O-ring style lock nut
4 guide tubes
1 cap/bottle adapter
and as a bonus
1 blank Lyman/RCBS sizing die (with 3/16" pilot hole) -- You can make your own sizing die --
Components of Mark II push thru sizer set
Here is what is included in the set. The pushrods shown are for .30, .38/.357, and .45 pistol bullets.
No tools are required to use this set. Here is how to set it up for use:
1. Snap the ram adapter into the top of the ram where you would normally snap in a shell holder.
2. Insert the proper size pushrod into the adapter, the O-ring on the stem makes it easy.
3. Put the bullet sizing die into the die holder body. The O-ring on the die should hold it in place. If the O-ring is damaged or worn a little bit of bullet lube or vaseline will work.
4. Screw the die holder body into the press. Raise the ram to the top of its stroke and screw the die body holder down until it almost touches the base of the pushrod. The pushrod stem is long enough (1.600") to push a bullet all the way through the die (about 1.550" long) so you don't damage the nose of a bullet by pushing it against the base of another bullet.
5. Snug up the lock nut to keep the die holder body in place. DON'T OVERTIGHTEN THE NUT.
6. Drop the proper size guide tube in place into the top of the die holder body. No guide tube is needed for .44 thru .50 caliber bullets.
7. Put the cap/bottle adapter on top of the die holder body. If you want to use a standard 28mm thread size soft drink bottle to catch the bullets simply screw it in place. I would recommend cutting the base off the soft drink bottle so it makes an open funnel. It is easier to get the bullets out that way instead of through the neck.
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Sizer set in press with soft drink bottle bullet catcher
No tools are needed to change calibers. The pushrods simply pull out/push in. The guide tubes can be swapped out by removing the cap/bottle adapter and then using your fingers to remove them. The sizing die can be pushed out from the top using a spare pushrod or by using the finger cuts to grab the die and pull it down and out.
Guide tubes can be easily removed with fingers or a small screwdriver
The finger cutouts on the die holder body allow easy removal of sizing die.
Everything that you will get in your package. The pushrods will be cut to order.
The price is US$65 with a $7.90 shipping charge. Shipments outside the USA are charged actual shipping charges plus $5 for having to deal with the extra paperwork. I have everything packed and bagged and ready to ship, I just need to cut the pushrods. If you want a set post an "I'll take one" here and then start a conversation with me. Send me your shipping address and state the DIE DIAMETER you will be using.
The intital run is 25 sets. I want a public count and want to make sure that the members here get first crack at these things so if you want one you must post to this thread.
I will include an invoice in the order with instructions on how to pay with a check, money order, or PayPal. No need to pay until the goods arrive. Of course I guarantee the workmanship.
Extra pushrods in any diameter can be purchased for $10 each.
The set contains the following items:
1 ram adapter to hold the pushrods
3 pushrods in the diameter of your choice
1 die holder body
1 O-ring style lock nut
4 guide tubes
1 cap/bottle adapter
and as a bonus
1 blank Lyman/RCBS sizing die (with 3/16" pilot hole) -- You can make your own sizing die --
Components of Mark II push thru sizer set
Here is what is included in the set. The pushrods shown are for .30, .38/.357, and .45 pistol bullets.
No tools are required to use this set. Here is how to set it up for use:
1. Snap the ram adapter into the top of the ram where you would normally snap in a shell holder.
2. Insert the proper size pushrod into the adapter, the O-ring on the stem makes it easy.
3. Put the bullet sizing die into the die holder body. The O-ring on the die should hold it in place. If the O-ring is damaged or worn a little bit of bullet lube or vaseline will work.
4. Screw the die holder body into the press. Raise the ram to the top of its stroke and screw the die body holder down until it almost touches the base of the pushrod. The pushrod stem is long enough (1.600") to push a bullet all the way through the die (about 1.550" long) so you don't damage the nose of a bullet by pushing it against the base of another bullet.
5. Snug up the lock nut to keep the die holder body in place. DON'T OVERTIGHTEN THE NUT.
6. Drop the proper size guide tube in place into the top of the die holder body. No guide tube is needed for .44 thru .50 caliber bullets.
7. Put the cap/bottle adapter on top of the die holder body. If you want to use a standard 28mm thread size soft drink bottle to catch the bullets simply screw it in place. I would recommend cutting the base off the soft drink bottle so it makes an open funnel. It is easier to get the bullets out that way instead of through the neck.
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Sizer set in press with soft drink bottle bullet catcher
No tools are needed to change calibers. The pushrods simply pull out/push in. The guide tubes can be swapped out by removing the cap/bottle adapter and then using your fingers to remove them. The sizing die can be pushed out from the top using a spare pushrod or by using the finger cuts to grab the die and pull it down and out.
Guide tubes can be easily removed with fingers or a small screwdriver
The finger cutouts on the die holder body allow easy removal of sizing die.
Everything that you will get in your package. The pushrods will be cut to order.
The price is US$65 with a $7.90 shipping charge. Shipments outside the USA are charged actual shipping charges plus $5 for having to deal with the extra paperwork. I have everything packed and bagged and ready to ship, I just need to cut the pushrods. If you want a set post an "I'll take one" here and then start a conversation with me. Send me your shipping address and state the DIE DIAMETER you will be using.
The intital run is 25 sets. I want a public count and want to make sure that the members here get first crack at these things so if you want one you must post to this thread.
I will include an invoice in the order with instructions on how to pay with a check, money order, or PayPal. No need to pay until the goods arrive. Of course I guarantee the workmanship.
Extra pushrods in any diameter can be purchased for $10 each.
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