Forster Ultra Micrometer Seating Die

[Prose]

Used this die for the first time yesterday.

Do these seaters typically handle VLD/Hybrid bullets pretty well or do they need a different stem to handle them better? I was getting too much variation in COAL compared to my other dies with the same bullets.

 

[6MMsteve]

make sure you have the depth adjust snug..the stem I mean....I have left mine loose a couple times..but that's normal for me

 

[Prose]

make sure you have the depth adjust snug..the stem I mean....I have left mine loose a couple times..but that's normal for me

So make sure the lock nut is really snug?

 

[6MMsteve]

So make sure the lock nut is really snug?

just snug..have u chkd it..is it ok

 

[6MMsteve]

take a vld or hybird bullet and put some fine grit honing compound. chuck the bullet in a drill and hone the stem..and you can drill the top portion of the stem for the long vld bullets so the stem will not touch the meplate

 

[KMart]

The speed at which you lower the press handle is very important. A mixture of fast and slow will get inconsistent seating depths.
I also remove the spring from the top of the die chamber. It helps give you a better feel when seating. With the spring in, you are always seating against a load. Without the spring, the only resistance is between the bullet and case neck.

 

[Delfuego]

Thanks for the pointers fellas. I might try these out.

 

[gman47564]

Your always going to have a little variation in coal.. thats normal. Cartridge base to ogive is what counts.. thats where you really should be measuring.. my .02 cents