Sizing die for 50/90

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foxgun
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Sizing die for 50/90

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Are you 50 cal shooters sizing your grease groove bullets? Lyman makes .509 or .512 dies. Seems like for a Shiloh 50 the .509 would be best and let the bullet bump up to groove diameter, is that thinking correct?
Eric Johanen
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Re: Sizing die for 50/90

Post by Eric Johanen »

I run a Lee push through sizer at .511 for both my 50-70 and 50-90 with great results on the targets. I pan lube , they drop from the mold at .511 or .512 depending on the bullet and the Lee sizer just barely brushes the bullets. I'd give the Lee sizer die a try. You will like it!
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