Bill Norris
Back in the Day
Does anyone know what size the drill and tap is that's used to make our own modified cases for the Hornady Lock & Load device ?
Bill this may not help you but I think they have a adaptor for the Hornady. I have their whole set up and make my own modified cases. You can find their tools here. http://www.deadcentersports.com/index.html Sorry they don't have the adaptor but maybe they might make you a jig to work with your Hornady good guy to work with.
U GOT ITI found it I think 5/16" 36 tap and a 19/64" bit. http://forums.outdoorsdirectory.com/showthread.php/138593-DIY-Hornady-COAL-gauge-modified-cases
I have the same set as gman and works well. Try and keep everything as level and plumb as possible or you will end up having a modified wobble case which can brake the threaded portion off your hornady tool. Don't ask how I no this...LOLWOW Thanks guys for all the info. I appreciate it.
Mini lathe would be very handy for this.Like to find me one some day. I would gladly by the cases but can't find them in all calibers.I wouldn't rush out and buy a mini lathe for this but it makes this task a five minute job. Mini lathe also very handy for neck turning brass. Still trim with my Lyman trimmer.
Never thought about using the Wilson bushing(great idea). So I guess there is no problem with case spinning in bushing? Thanks for the good info.Wilson trimmer bushings make this very easy work in lathe or drill press. Don't try to chuck brass directly in lathe, it will distort it so it won't easily go in chamber. What size cases are you working with? If they are small, you might want to investigate using the Hornet adapter setup which uses 12-32UNEF tap.