I Have My 6mm Bullet Dies Up and Running

[jackieschmidt]

I spent last night getting the core pressure right, and the point up die set. George was kind enough to send me some Sierra Jackets and cores to make a 103 grn.

 

[TrxR]

Whats the purpose of the heat gun?

 

[PatMiles]

SWEET!

 

[jackieschmidt]

Whats the purpose of the heat gun?

in the air conditioning, the dies have a distinct chill. I just warm the die to around 80 degrees, just to get the chill off.

It might seem a tad anal, but bullet making by it’s very nature tends to be kinda anal.

 

[Chris Covell]

THEY LOOK AWESOME!!!!

 

[Engrbill]

I spent last night getting the core pressure right, and the point up die set. George was kind enough to send me some Sierra Jackets and cores to make a 103 grn. View attachment 1196535View attachment 1196537

Don't I remember you selling all your bullet making equipment and say "I'll never make bullets again". -----Bill

 

[okie]

103 warehouse

 

[INShooter]

It might seem a tad anal, but bullet making by it’s very nature tends to be kinda anal.

That is certainly a true statement...!!!

 

[TrxR]

in the air conditioning, the dies have a distinct chill. I just warm the die to around 80 degrees, just to get the chill off.

It might seem a tad anal, but bullet making by it’s very nature tends to be kinda anal.

Thanks.

 

[jbarron]

I'll take a 1000

 

[rogina]

in the air conditioning, the dies have a distinct chill. I just warm the die to around 80 degrees, just to get the chill off.

It might seem a tad anal, but bullet making by it’s very nature tends to be kinda anal.

I do the same thing to get my dies up to temp so the lube will flow. It does make a difference.

 

[TrxR]

This is something i would love to get into to make my own 30cal bullets but the budget doesnt allow for it at the moment . hopefully sometime in the future .

 

[liseo]

Nice...What the ogive number is? And jacket length?

 

[jackieschmidt]

Don't I remember you selling all your bullet making equipment and say "I'll never make bullets again". -----Bill

Bill, I never sold any of it. Up until a month ago, my RCBS presses were still sitting in the same spot as they were on that day I stood up and said......”oh to hell with this. I’m calling Jeff Fowler”.. It was like a time warp.

Now I am making my own 30’s and long range 6mm.

Probably next year I will get George to set me up with a complete 7mm bullet, probably in the 162 to 170 grn range.

 

[jackieschmidt]

Nice...What the ogive number is? And jacket length?

Goerge sent me some 1.140 long Sierra jackets and some cores that would make a 103 grn bullet.

I’m not sure exactly what the 0give is. Somewhere in the 14 to 15 range. I sent George some samples and told him I would count on his judgement. I would guess the BC is in the same range as the 108 Berger Match.

I might be wrong, though. I’m going to make them, and shoot them and not worry too much about it.

I have 2 cases of J-4 1.150 lengths on order, they should show up around October.

 

[liseo]

Goerge sent me some 1.140 long Sierra jackets and some cores that would make a 103 grn bullet.

I’m not sure exactly what the 0give is. Somewhere in the 14 to 15 range. I sent George some samples and told him I would count on his judgement. I would guess the BC is in the same range as the 108 Berger Match.

I might be wrong, though. I’m going to make them, and shoot them and not worry too much about it.

I have 2 cases of J-4 1.150 lengths on order, they should show up around October.

Thanks Jack This is exactly what I requested to George. Something similar to Berger 108 BT (dont care about hybrid/VLD)
These bullets are very easy to tune and keep in tune.

 

[jackieschmidt]

On George’s advice, I increased the core seat pressure. I sectioned a bullet and this is how the core fills the jacket.
I think the final size is dead on.

 

[Bamban]

Jackie,

I will buy your 30 caliber rejects for my 30 BR gas gun. One of these days I will make it down to your neck of the woods to pick up the take off barrel you are donating to the 30BR gas gun.

Nez

 

[jackieschmidt]

Nez, I will give you the 50 cent tour of my shop.

I have several barrels you can choose from.

 

[Bamban]

Nez, I will give you the 50 cent tour of my shop.

I have several barrels you can choose from.

That would be awesome. I would like to see those humongous lathes that can spin my 1024 lathe.

Thanks.