?Best brass runout from bushings die.

[rvander1]

Thanks to all the great folks for your help.
I guess I don't have the "fire in the belly" it takes to do some of what you are describing to my brass. I don't want to met plat trim, weigh bullets and brass, or segregate bullets by bearing surfaces. BUT I sure am glad you guys are doing all of this investigating, because, IMHO this is where progress comes from.
But for me, honestly, I can probably benefit more from more range time than the other bullet prep steps.
So, as bozo699 and others have indicates, I think I'll get a better die and carbide bushungs if i can find them, but mainly take the 80% of my rounds that have +/-.001 runout and go practice trigger control and wind doping.
Once again, thanks to all and happy shooting!
Bob

 

[bozo699]

Bob,
Right back at you my friend, I wish you the best.
Wayne.

 

[queen_stick]

Bob,

This may sound like a dumb question, but do you lube the necks when running them into the bushing die? The reason I asked, is that used to skip that step. I was getting about .003" of runout by running the brass through a bushing neck die only. I posted a question about it here, and most people questioned the bushing. One member suggested lubing the necks... that got my runout down to .001" or less.

 

[necchi]

Simple answer, If lube helps ,it helps.

I lube mine, for that very reason, It helps control run out. ;D

 

[fgregorio]

Maybe try loosening the dies in the press, bring the ram up to put pressure on the bottom of the die, and then tighten the lock ring again. It will help align the dies with the axis of the ram. Same for any other die. Let us know how you went.