Shims For .38Spcl Dies

[Crazy4nitro]

I Made a Bushing Kit to install when I switch Calibers from .38 to .357. This way I dont have to change the Die adjustments each time.

I install the "TopHat" bushing in the Flaring die when loading .38's and I remove the "Tophat" bushing and install the Collar under the Seating/Crimping die when I load .357s.

I colored the parts for ease of viewing. I tested the set-up the other day changing only the bushing and leaving the die adjustments the same and it worked well..
The Third Pic shows the stack-up in the Flaring die.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w24/Crazy4nitro/CollarandTophat.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w24/Crazy4nitro/NitrosCollar.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w24/Crazy4nitro/NitrosTopHat.jpg

'Nitro

[HiddenEyes]

Neat idea.


Mr. HE:cool:

[Brass Nazi]

Redding markets a product that performs this task for those who do not have access to machine tools.

Nice job BTW.

[kidcop]

Some years ago as I recall, the bushing was included with the RCBS carbides.