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  1. 02-04-2014, 11:38 PM #1
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    Forster VLD seater stem?

    Is there one? My Forster seater die marks/deforms my 6.5mm Amax jackets. I've put up with it for ages but I should really find a solution - either a VLD stem, some grinding paste and a cordless drill, or a set of Redding dies.

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  3. 03-04-2014, 06:57 AM #2
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    Gimp

    Start simple

    Find out why the die marks the projectiles.

    Fix this.

    Might just need adjustment or a polish.

    Or just buy another die if you want.

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    A pointy pine tree die grinder bit fixed this die .
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  5. 03-04-2014, 07:24 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
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    A pointy pine tree die grinder bit fixed this die .
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    I have bedded a straight projectile into a seating die to use when seating the Amax with a compressed load.
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  6. 03-04-2014, 10:37 AM #5
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    Have you tried less neck tension - I've found this causes more deforming or seating ring problem or even lube neck with graphite powder
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    No I'm not neck turning because fuck that and I don't have a bushing die becuase the bushings I want aren't in stock and haven't been for the last 18 months
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    Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
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    A pointy pine tree die grinder bit fixed this die .
    I will try that. I think I have pointy Dremel bits.
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  9. 03-04-2014, 07:31 PM #8
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    I'm not worried about the dents except that they seem to dent inconsistently (inconsistent neck tension? Can of worms...) and it causes my seating depth to vary a little
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    I asked Forster about this when I ordered my .260 dies a couple years ago because my .243 dies from them left a ring on the A-Maxs and they said that all their BR series dies come standard with the seater stem suitable for VLD type bullets.
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  11. 03-04-2014, 09:16 PM #10
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    Gimp, try BRT Shooting Supplies in Brisbane QLD, quite handy in this area. Stuart Elliot is the contact, they also stock Forster gear.
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    Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
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    A pointy pine tree die grinder bit fixed this die .
    That just looks plain oooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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