millrace Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 couple questions for those who reload this, what size shellholder do you use in the lee autoprimer also whats the best set of dies to get ,,,thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx10mike Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 i rate reddind comp dies the best.can't help with shel holder.check out 204 ruger .com for everything 204 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted December 26, 2013 Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 Same as a .221.222 .223 17rem on the shell holder Number 4 pal Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 I use Forster die's, they are more expensive than some but after previously useing Lee and Reading die'son my first .204 i would gladly give the extra and now wouldnt go back. Run of the mill Winchester brass 8 times reloaded and still not lost a case with these die's, superb! cheers Maxi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted December 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Cheers thought it was the same holder as 223etc,,just wanted to check thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 (edited) Cheers thought it was the same holder as 223etc,,just wanted to check thanksNo probs if in doubt look for the parent case. Try hornady dies if you carnt afford Forster I'm told ther very good for the cost.I just bought some in 222 Edited December 27, 2013 by Amazed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazed Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Have a word with fister he will get you the right gear for what you want. Pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestcontrol1 Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Winchester or remingtom brass but having said that i do have some hornady brass and that has done ok. As for dies i am using lee dies which do the job very well for me but like Mr Amazed said have a word with Fister he should be able to get you what you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Winchester or remingtom brass but having said that i do have some hornady brass and that has done ok. As for dies i am using lee dies which do the job very well for me but like Mr Amazed said have a word with Fister he should be able to get you what you need I main use hornady brass and just neck size with the lee neck sizing die which works very well and am on the 6/7 time through them and starting to get split necks, do you guys reckon that annealing would help this this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I main use hornady brass and just neck size with the lee neck sizing die which works very well and am on the 6/7 time through them and starting to get split necks, do you guys reckon that annealing would help this this. Better brass is a good idea, next to that don't over size the neck just come say 1/2 way down it and try a bushing die with just enough to grip. Std neck dies close the brass up a little too much. annealing will help but the proper gear costs more than chucking the brass, badly done its just rubbish as each piece gets a different amount of treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestcontrol1 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I main use hornady brass and just neck size with the lee neck sizing die which works very well and am on the 6/7 time through them and starting to get split necks, do you guys reckon that annealing would help this this. About 5 reloads is about it for my brass in the 204 or you get to many little problems. I full length on the 204 every other time cos i find that if i kneck size twice i have problems chambering rounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Better brass is a good idea, next to that don't over size the neck just come say 1/2 way down it and try a bushing die with just enough to grip. Std neck dies close the brass up a little too much. annealing will help but the proper gear costs more than chucking the brass, badly done its just rubbish as each piece gets a different amount of treatment Agreed, but if your somewhere near competent with hand tools a simple blowtorch and battery drill with twistlock chuck are very effective for annealing your brass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 About 5 reloads is about it for my brass in the 204 or you get to many little problems. I full length on the 204 every other time cos i find that if i kneck size twice i have problems chambering rounds I used to anneal after every firing believing the consistancey would assist accuracy, now after trial and error I find the .204 requires annealing after 3 firings as seating resistance starts to increase (Winchester brass) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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