impala59 Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Just wondering if anyone has made a 10g sizing ring? I’m looking to modify one of my lee loadalls for 10 bore. Decapping, priming, powder, wadding and shot are not a problem. I will use an overshot card and roll crimp for finishing. So it is just the resize that needs addressing. I’m not looking for high volume so reluctant to invest heavily in Mec or suchlike. Any ideas gentlemen? Edited February 12, 2019 by impala59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Can you get somone to open up existing one on a lath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Roland can you do me a diagram and we can make one up for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted February 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Nominal sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) Okay, I have taken a copy and will speak to someone and see what we can do. What material are you hoping for? You have a PM. Edited February 13, 2019 by TIGHTCHOKE Syntax! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted February 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Stainless or high carbon steel Updated diagram with other details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 That's better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) You can buy that ones that fit on a mec from clay game for not alot of money. Thats what I did Edit: I've just looked, £6.42 but out of stock at the moment. Not even worth firing the lathe up for that price! Edited February 13, 2019 by Big Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Interesting Mat, as you say "not worth starting the lathe", as long as they get some more stock in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 11 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Interesting Mat, as you say "not worth starting the lathe", as long as they get some more stock in! I think there is another supplier of mec spares in the UK but the name escapes me at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 27 minutes ago, Big Mat said: I think there is another supplier of mec spares in the UK but the name escapes me at the moment! Try hard to remember please Mat, it may be far the easiest solution. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Ecosox also out of stock Ive been looking for some time now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, impala59 said: Ecosox also out of stock Ive been looking for some time now For some reason your drawing just doesn't look right to me, but I can't work out why. I'll look at the mec10ga sizing ring if I remember tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Hi Mat the drawing is based on a Lee type sizing ring, I believe that the mec part has a threaded section. The measurements are based on the 14th edition Lyman reloading manual (max case size) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 3 hours ago, impala59 said: Hi Mat the drawing is based on a Lee type sizing ring, I believe that the mec part has a threaded section. The measurements are based on the 14th edition Lyman reloading manual (max case size) I'm sure it is correct, I'll look at mine tonight just to make sure I'm not going crazy! I'll try remember and take it with me to work tomorrow, then I can bore mic it to give you the best bore size to make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Having just looked at it, I'd say make the .86" a fraction bigger. Also, you'll hit a problem on a Lee loader, you can't get the sizing ring off the brass, I've just tried it on some Remington cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) I don’t intend to use the Lee exclusively, to remove the ring I have a vertical hardwood pin and an oversized steel tube with a T bar. I’m hoping I can push the sizer off or use a gentle persuader! As stated previously I am not looking at high volume and will probably weigh each charge and shot for accuracy. I will be loading for my Mag 10, 3 1/2” and also for my 1911 Flues which has 76mm proofed chambers, but I will look for some light loads for the old girl. thank you for your input Edited February 14, 2019 by impala59 Spellcheck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 21 minutes ago, impala59 said: I don’t intend to use the Lee exclusively, to remove the ring I have a vertical hardwood pin and an oversized steel tube with a T bar. I’m hoping I can push the sizer off or use a gentle persuader! As stated previously I am not looking at high volume and will probably weigh each charge and shot for accuracy. I will be loading for my Mag 10, 3 1/2” and also do my 1911 Flues which has 76mm proofed chambers, but I will look for some light loads for the old girl. thank you for your input You should be alright like that, I knocked it off using a wooden dowel and hammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Well we are off. I will make one up and see if it suits your purposes. You have a PM Impala59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 I haven't a clue what a sizing ring is. Thought that it was something perhaps that Winston72 uses , but it just goes to show the helpfulness and ingenuity of those on this forum. Well done once again Tightchoke . OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, Old Boggy said: I haven't a clue what a sizing ring is. Thought that it was something perhaps that Winston72 uses , but it just goes to show the helpfulness and ingenuity of those on this forum. Well done once again Tightchoke . OB Thank you OB, Impala and I swap ideas and guns pass both ways, I just enjoy sorting out a problem now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 First pair made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Here you go............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 impressed dave............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Here you go............. Outstanding! nice bit of machining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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