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CAS TOPICS => The Darksider's Den => Topic started by: Roosterman on February 16, 2023, 11:55:49 AM

Title: 40 82 form dies
Post by: Roosterman on February 16, 2023, 11:55:49 AM
So, where does a fella find 40 82 form dies? :-\
Title: Re: 40 82 form dies
Post by: Sir Charles deMouton-Black on February 16, 2023, 07:11:14 PM
The first call should be to ch4d.
Title: Re: 40 82 form dies
Post by: Ranch 13 on February 16, 2023, 08:25:08 PM
 Just run 45/90 cases in the 40-82 size die load and fireform
Title: Re: 40 82 form dies
Post by: Roosterman on February 17, 2023, 08:39:11 AM
Just run 45/90 cases in the 40-82 size die load and fireform
Ok! I have hundreds of brand new 45 90 a nd a set of 40 82 dies. I'll try it today. I have never had to reform to another caliber so this should be an interesting day.
Title: Re: 40 82 form dies
Post by: Roosterman on February 17, 2023, 09:00:58 AM
Ok, tried it. WOW! Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Efortless.  The case does grow a bit so I'll have to figure out how to trim it.
Title: Re: 40 82 form dies
Post by: Ranch 13 on February 17, 2023, 09:18:45 AM
 Lyman or RCBS case trimmer with a 40 caliber pilot. Or if you can figure out the exact length a Lee 45-70 case trimmer  chucked up in a a drill press and trim those cases to length then do the fireforming, but using that method you might end up burning a few cases before you get the length right.
Title: Re: 40 82 form dies
Post by: Roosterman on February 23, 2023, 12:19:41 PM
Lyman or RCBS case trimmer with a 40 caliber pilot. Or if you can figure out the exact length a Lee 45-70 case trimmer  chucked up in a a drill press and trim those cases to length then do the fireforming, but using that method you might end up burning a few cases before you get the length right.
I ordered a 45 70 shell holder for my Wilson trimmer and it looks like it's going to work well. Also ordered a "power adapter" so I don't have to crank that handle forever. May be this after noon's project. Heck, I don't even pick the gun up till tomorrow! :P