WB
Simple concept but some things to consider
Friday, July 21, 2017, 14:52

You want the die body to support the bullet so it won't tilt. Lots of adj. there. The little rod I made is sort of "timed" to run flush about the same depth that the tip bottoms on the bullet nose. I found a little nub with an abrupt flat face worked best. No need to drill a deep hole, just a weakening of the nose and alteration of the frontal area.

I tried to make the rod body the same OD as the die ID but brass is grabby on the lathe (or drill/grinder) and that tape added another element of keeping things straight. I've made 400-500 HP bullets doing that with the one rod and tape!

With other calibers the area of bullet support and sullet style all play a factor. The .22 cal is generous compared to other calibers that may have a very shallow support band in the die. The die was never made to do that. Perhaps a modification of a FL sizer could do the same if you had a suitable made pusher for the press and bullet to sit atop.