Reloading dies, bullet patching

[sirren]

Hi.

I have a newbe question. Can dies from one company work on a press from another company? How about accessories like primer pocket swagger dies? Can I mix and match or am I stuck with what one company produces? Also is there a good paper patch primer out there? I'm interested in patching some cast bullets in my milsup rifles for target shooting.

Thanks.

 

[weldboss]

yes they work in other presses

 

[Silverback]

Here is a good basic paper patching web site: http://www.lrml.org/technical/ammunition/patching.htm

 

[Ganderite]

Dies and shell holders are universal.

but the numbering system for the shell holders varies by maker.

 

[sirren]

Thanks.

Just wanted to make sure before I went shopping for dies.

 

[zuke]

When I first got into reloading I bought both of the LEE shellholder type's.
1 for their priming tool.The other for the reloading press's.
One of the best decision's I've ever made!

 

[Johnn Peterson]

Somewhat in line with your mention of paper 'patching', a buddy that passed away not too long ago gave me a printed copy on that topic. It's an article from the Handloader 86 by Curtis L. Wilson titled Patching cast bullets with Teflon. Basically what is done is to patch/wrap the cast bullet with teflon tape available at plumbing supply stores. I did try it but found patching to be a little too time consuming for my liking.