bullet pointing die

[Fuj]

I have the Hoover/A1, Whidden, and also one from bench source. They all do the same shit, and go about it the same way. The Hoover is the nicest looking piece, and has the most options for different punch profiles. That said, currently my Bench source is set up for 6mm Roy's, and my Whidden is set up for my own 30 cal, and my Hoover is idle.

Tom

Can you post a pic of your Bench Source ??

 

[tom]

Can you post a pic of your Bench Source ??

Sorry for the delay, here you go.


Tom

 

[tom]

Like Dave posted above, I'm not looking to necessarily boost the BC. Just looking to improve raw precision, and preferably for some range of adjustment. Different profiles and amounts change things for better and for worse. Like anything I do, I pick out a few good looking options at the loading bench, but let the paper at 1,000 decide everything.

My 30 below



Tom

 

[Ringostar]

I’ve used the Benchsource for about 10 years now. It does what I need it to do, and was almost half the price of a Whidden when I bought it. It came with pointing inserts of various degrees. You just had to buy sleeves for the bullet diameter that you want.

 

[R.Morehouse]

Are any of you bullet pointers concerned with upsetting the core integrity to the jacket? I played around with a pointing die a bit and had to let it go. It didn't work for me between my ears, not saying it wouldn't have helped my targets....If a bullet slips out of my hand to the ground it is put aside for a sighter. I think the best-case scenario is if you can do it, to pick up your match bullets from the guy making them, in person, not letting them bounce around in the various mail trucks on their way to you.......Not saying MY little choo-choo hasn't gone around the bend a little bit...

Regards
Rick

 

[dmoran]

@R.Morehouse
The amount to point, I find to be a critical aspect, with "pointing to much" often being devasting, effecting consistency/accuracy negatively. With that said, your concerns to "core integrity" is a probability that I can concur with also. At the same time, I have seen positive consistency and gains in accuracy when pointing a right amount with some bullet brands/types (not all bullet brands/types). Testing all aspects of pointing is my suggestion to all, that is very relevant in my opinion.

My 2-cents

 

[quest450]

Are any of you bullet pointers concerned with upsetting the core integrity to the jacket?

I'd invest in The bullet Genie but testing on paper works too and it's less expen$ive

 

[JFrank]

Like Dave posted above, I'm not looking to necessarily boost the BC. Just looking to improve raw precision, and preferably for some range of adjustment. Different profiles and amounts change things for better and for worse. Like anything I do, I pick out a few good looking options at the loading bench, but let the paper at 1,000 decide everything.

My 30 below

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Tom

Thanks for sharing this Tom, this is a topic I’ve been thinking about but I just wasn’t sure how to go about it and of course run the risk of ruining a bunch of bullets messing around with something that’s above my pay grade. I only have a 500 yard tuner range to test on also.

 

[tom]

@JFrank I shot the above target at 1,009 yards, and it's closer to your house than my house lol.

I was there today actually!



Tom

 

[Tuggss]

@JFrank I shot the above target at 1,009 yards, and it's closer to your house than my house lol.

I was there today actually!

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Tom

Tom, I like the message on rear bag! Merry Christmas Glenn, lol.


Nick.

 

[JFrank]

@JFrank I shot the above target at 1,009 yards, and it's closer to your house than my house lol.

I was there today actually!

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Tom

Dang I missed that spot’’ I found this spot but the gate is locked and Im too old to hike all my crap in.

 

[Mulligan]

Looks like winter in MT is about like it is here in CO this year……brown.
CW

 

[tom]

Looks like winter in MT is about like it is here in CO this year……brown.
CW

It was different a couple weeks ago



Hey Nick, Glenn gave me that bag, and I can't help what he writes on his stuff lol.

Tom

 

[Tuggss]

It was different a couple weeks ago

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Hey Nick, Glenn gave me that bag, and I can't help what he writes on his stuff lol.

Tom

Glenn has been known to mark his territory. Can’t wait for March!

Nick.

 

[liseo]

Hi guys

Would anyone know which bullet tipping punch is suitable for 7 and 11 ogive 30 caliber bullets made with Ulrich dies (if that matters)

Tks

 

[Dave M.]

The whidden die is not spectacular.

Accuracy one..... is a work of art.

I own both and basically only use the AO

 

[LVLAaron]

I own both and basically only use the AO

Accuracy One is a work of art.

 

[Mark611]

I also run the HOOVER, I think it's excellent tool for tipping, and easy to use once you understand what you're doing!