Hornady Modified Case

[338winmag]

Well, I was walking someone thru how to use the Lee Collet die and RCBS press and I used my Hornady modified case in the process. Mistake! I realized this 2 seconds after I resized the neck in my explanation to another reloader.

Unfortunately now the neck is set for reloading a bullet instead of slightly lose for use with the Hornady OAL tool.

Other than buying another case or using my dremel tool to place some slit on the side to allow to open slightly, any other rocket science suggestions are welcomed greatly.

Steve

 

[Oldtrader3]

Fire a squib load in it with a light load of pistol powder (TiteGroup) at about 1500 fps? That should open it back up.

 

[35R]

Fire a squib load in it with a light load of pistol powder (TiteGroup) at about 1500 fps? That should open it back up.

I am afraid that would be impossible

Other than splitting the neck or ordering a larger diameter mandrel from LEE (more expensive) I guess you'll just have to buy a new one

 

[338winmag]

Thanks ... a lesson learned. Silly Me! :roll:
I can buy another for $5.99 or split the sides with a dremel tool. (I make my own sometimes and a split on each side works as well.

I was trying to avoid the above by some trick someone might have thought of without too much issue.

Thanks All
338winmag

 

[Bruce Mc]

Man don't you just hate it when stuff like that happens.

 

[velvetant]

depending on caliber, use a drill bit to open it back up.
I've done that on a few cases I made for my wildcats.

 

[Guest]

You could always run it over a sizing ball of the next larger caliber - i.e. if it were a .277cal case, run it over the sizing ball in a .284/7mm sizing die. If that's too loose, you could then partially neck size it with your collet die and just bring it back down a little at a time.

 

[Oldtrader3]

Fire a squib load in it with a light load of pistol powder (TiteGroup) at about 1500 fps? That should open it back up.

I am afraid that would be impossible

Other than splitting the neck or ordering a larger diameter mandrel from LEE (more expensive) I guess you'll just have to buy a new one

I am not sure why you think that this is impossible? Please explain your reasoning. I have done squibb loads in my back yard and it worked great.

 

[Guest]

It's not possible with the modified case because the primer pocket has been drilled out and threaded, Charlie. This is for mounting on the Hornady (Stoney Point) OAL tool, not for loading.

 

[Oldtrader3]

Got it. I wish he would have explained.

 

[FOTIS]

Seat a bullet and pull it

 

[Guest]

Good call, Fotis. Never even thought of that - the easiest solution...

 

[FOTIS]

Good call, Fotis. Never even thought of that - the easiest solution...

Even a blind squirrel can find a nut now and then! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[35R]

It's not possible with the modified case because the primer pocket has been drilled out and threaded, Charlie. This is for mounting on the Hornady (Stoney Point) OAL tool, not for loading.

This.....

Thats what happens when trying to post something early in the morning before going into a meeting. Duh! Thanks for clarifying Dubyam

 

[338winmag]

Reseating a bullet - tried that before creating post. At least for this 7mm-08 case, its a no go.
I am not sure stepping up to a 30 caliber will work or if it will just crunch the neck. (possible try)
I might try the drill bit trick but not to confident that will work. (worth a try)

I did mention that the case was a Hornady Modified Case. For those that are familiar with that case, they would have discerned. For those not, I am not sure what to say ...

Thanks All

 

[35R]

Here's another thought 338,

How about using a dremel tool with a small grinding stone tip and file away some material from the inside of the neck walls. You'll be only removing a couple of thousands. Just enough to let the bullet slide up and down. I did something similar to a case using a small rounded file before Hornady (Stoney Point)came up with this tool.

Good Luck

 

[DrMike]

I use an expander mandrel one calibre larger to expand the necks when making new cases.

 

[wildgene]

...you might try a brass bore brush in a drill, running it in & out. I have to do that w/ my .25 WSSM cases before I load 'em to take out the "ridges", or you can pick up an "Inside Neck Turner"...